Download or read book Magic Runs Deep written by Alex Whitehall and published by Riptide Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last five years, Veier has been chained to a king’s throne in his bear form. When a neighboring kingdom overthrows the crown, Veier’s imprisonment ends, but true freedom is not so easily earned. With blood on his hands, he needs someone with patience, strength, and trust to help him become the person he was before and prove to the invaders that he isn’t the monstrous king’s loyal pet. Elrid, the invading king's brother and a powerful mage, is everything Veier despises. He’s also the only thing between Veier and execution, because he thinks he can help Veier change from an aggressive bear shifter into a reasonable man. While the pair have a rough start, with long talks and mutual leaps of faith, they begin to care for each other. However, the closer Veier gets to his freedom, the closer he is to losing Elrid. He must find balance in his heart and his life if he wishes to truly claim the freedom he’s been given—and the man he loves. **See this title's page on RiptidePublishing.com for content warnings.**

Download or read book Magic Runs Deep written by Alex Whitehall and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last five years, Veier has been chained to a king's throne in his bear form. When a neighboring kingdom overthrows the crown, Veier's imprisonment ends, but true freedom is not so easily earned. With blood on his hands, he needs someone with patience, strength, and trust to help him become the person he was before and prove to the invaders that he isn't the monstrous king's loyal pet. Elrid, the invading king's brother and a powerful mage, is everything Veier despises. He's also the only thing between Veier and execution, because he thinks he can help Veier change from an aggressive bear shifter into a reasonable man. While the pair have a rough start, with long talks and mutual leaps of faith, they begin to care for each other. However, the closer Veier gets to his freedom, the closer he is to losing Elrid. He must find balance in his heart and his life if he wishes to truly claim the freedom he's been given--and the man he loves.

Download or read book River Runs Deep written by Jennifer Bradbury and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a stunning story that “makes history come alive” (Booklist), a boy is sent to Mammoth cave to fight a case of consumption—and ends up fighting for the lives of a secret community of escaped slaves, who are hidden deep underground. Twelve-year-old Elias has consumption, so he is sent to Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave—the biggest cave in America—where the cool vapors are said to be healing. At first, living in a cave sounds like an adventure, but after a few days, Elias feels more sick of boredom than his illness. So he is thrilled when Stephen, one of the slaves who works in the cave, invites him to walk further through its depths. But there are more than just tunnels and stalagmites waiting to be discovered; there are mysteries hiding around every turn. The truths they conceal are far more stunning than anything Elias could ever have imagined, and he finds himself caught in the middle of it all—while he’s supposed to be resting. But how can he focus on saving his own life when so many others are in danger?

Download or read book Root Magic written by Eden Royce and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!”—Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation Debut author Eden Royce arrives with a wondrous story of love, bravery, friendship, and family, filled to the brim with magic great and small. It’s 1963, and things are changing for Jezebel Turner. Her beloved grandmother has just passed away. The local police deputy won’t stop harassing her family. With school integration arriving in South Carolina, Jez and her twin brother, Jay, are about to begin the school year with a bunch of new kids. But the biggest change comes when Jez and Jay turn eleven— and their uncle, Doc, tells them he’s going to train them in rootwork. Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations—especially the curious potions and powders Doc and Gran would make for the people on their island. But Jez soon finds out that her family’s true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs…and not a moment too soon. Because when evil both natural and supernatural comes to show itself in town, it’s going to take every bit of the magic she has inside her to see her through. Walter Dean Myers Honor Award for Outstanding Children's Literature!

Download or read book The Magic Room written by Jeffrey Zaslow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling journalist and author of The Girls from Ames, Jeffrey Zaslow, takes us to a multi- generational family owned small-town bridal shop to explore the emotional lives of women in the 21st century. You may not have heard of Fowler, Michigan, much less Becker's Bridal. But for the thousands of women who have stepped inside, Becker's is the site of some of the most important moments of their lives-moments that speak to us all. Housed in a former bank, the boutique owners transformed the vault into a "magic room," with soft church lighting, a circular pedestal, and mirrors that make lifelong dreams come true. Illuminating the poignant aspects of a woman's journey to the altar, The Magic Room tells the stories of memorable women on the brink of commitment. Run by the same family for years, Becker's has witnessed transformations in how America views the institution of marriage; some of the shop's clientele are becoming stepmothers, or starting married life for a second time. In The Girls from Ames, beloved author Jeffrey Zaslow used friendships to explore the emotional lives of women. In The Magic Room, he turns his perceptive eye to weddings and weaves together secrets, memories and family tales to explore the hopes and dreams we have for our daughters.

Download or read book When We Were Magic written by Sarah Gailey and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving, darkly funny novel about six teens whose magic goes wildly awry from Magic for Liars author Sarah Gailey, who Chuck Wendig calls an “author to watch.” Keeping your magic a secret is hard. Being in love with your best friend is harder. Alexis has always been able to rely on two things: her best friends, and the magic powers they all share. Their secret is what brought them together, and their love for each other is unshakeable—even when that love is complicated. Complicated by problems like jealousy, or insecurity, or lust. Or love. That unshakeable, complicated love is one of the only things that doesn't change on prom night. When accidental magic goes sideways and a boy winds up dead, Alexis and her friends come together to try to right a terrible wrong. Their first attempt fails—and their second attempt fails even harder. Left with the remains of their failed spells and more consequences than anyone could have predicted, each of them must find a way to live with their part of the story.

Download or read book Splintered Magic written by L.L. McKinney and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can dreams come true when you're living with a family curse? 2000—New York, New York Twins Trey and Tai are not like other high schoolers. Besides his crushing lack of popularity, Trey struggles to suppress his surging magical abilities that continually impede his dream of making first chair cello in orchestra. A budding photographer, Tai just wants to take beautiful pictures and find a girlfriend, maybe the new first chair and Trey's rival, Ayesha. But disturbing images keep appearing in Tai's camera lens, bringing up forgotten memories of her mother's disappearance ten years earlier and reigniting the twins' search for her. As the two discover more clues, Trey and Tai also uncover strange secrets about their magical family and about cunning villains who resurface and threaten their very survival. Together, Trey and Tai must work to unearth the past and preserve the future of their family. The Mirror: Splintered Magic is the fourth book in the innovative YA fairy-tale quartet, following one family—and the curse that plagues it—over several generations. Unravel the secrets of this family curse in the other books in THE MIRROR: Broken Wish by Julie C. Dao Shattered Midnight by Dhonielle Clayton Fractured Path by J.C. Cervantes

Download or read book When Worlds Begin A Free Collection of Four Young Adult Fantasy Novels written by Megan O'Russell and published by Ink Worlds Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy When Worlds Begin, a collection of four series-starter novels, ranging from epic fantasy to dystopian paranormal romance, from YA author Megan O'Russell. Romance. Magic. Danger. Impossible odds. Enter When Worlds Begin, and dive into four full fantasy novels. Each world is different. Each story is built to whisk you away. A boy whose love is stronger than magic. He'll save the girl who holds his heart, no matter the cost. An assassin with the courage to topple kingdoms. They shouldn't have let her live. She will be the one to end them all. A girl who clings to hope at the end of the world. She didn't know the safety she lived in was a lie. The monsters are the only ones she can trust. An orphan finds adventures that reach new realms. She knew she was a witch. No one warned her that magic would force her into battle. All of these adventures wait for you. If you need romance, crave adventure, and aren't afraid to leap into a new world, When Worlds Begin is the four-book collection for you. When Worlds Begin includes Ember and Stone, Girl of Glass, The Tethering, and The Girl Without Magic. Readers rave about the four novels included in the When Worlds Begin boxset. “I really enjoyed this novel! It’s on the same level as The Hunger Games.” – BookBub Review of Girl of Glass “It's the magic we loved in Harry Potter, but happening right here and right now in the US.” – Amazon review of The Tethering “This reminded me of Doctor Who, except from the standpoint of the Doctor's assistant.” – Goodreads Review of The Girl Without Magic “David fights Goliath that will pass the Bechdel Test!” – Amazon review of Ember and Stone Ember and Stone (Ena of Ilbrea, Book One) Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she'd become a killer either. After her home is reduced to ash, Ena is swallowed by a world of secrets and magic. Legends warned of dark shadows hiding in the mountains. They didn't warn of the dangers of falling in love with a myth. Girl of Glass (Girl of Glass, Book One) The world is ending, but Nola has been chosen to survive. This young adult dystopian novel looks at the apocalypse from the point of view of one of the few who has been chosen to survive. Blended with romance and a hint of paranormal, Girl of Glass asks the reader what the obligation of the privileged is to help the suffering. The Tethering (The Tethering, Book One) A dark spell may separate them forever. When fate binds Jacob and Emilia together, war threatens to destroy all they hold dear. Wizards are under attack, and Jacob and Emilia find themselves at the center of a battle that will decide the survival of magic. Facing an enemy that can shatter their souls, will they find love or be devoured by flames? The Girl Without Magic (The Chronicles of Maggie Trent, Book One) Death would have been easier, but the Siren wasn't through with her. The Siren dragged Maggie Trent out of a battle and into her Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay. With the promise of adventure in new worlds, Maggie leaps into a journey of blood and romance. *** When Worlds Begin is a four-book, series-starter collection for YA readers who love paranormal romance but just can't decide which of Megan's series to read first/next! The four young adult novels in When Worlds Begin all feature strong female main characters, runaways, hidden worlds, societal oppression, class differences, women in fiction, and, of course, all the adventure you could ask for! So, whether you're in the mood for witchcraft and wizardry, feminism in fantasy―be it urban or epic―myths and legends, or dystopian darkness hiding behind a utopian façade, When Worlds Begin has something for everyone! *** When Worlds Begin is perfect for fans of Kami Garcia, Rick Riordan, Missy Sheldrake, Anthea Sharp, J. C. Gilbert, Meg Collette, and TR Cameron.

Download or read book Bonded to the Berserkers written by Lee Savino and published by Silverwood Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am an orphan, locked away in the abbey. Men call me beautiful, but I am destined for a life working in the kitchens --until the Berserkers capture me. These Viking warriors are cursed, but my heart beats faster in their presence. My insides grow weak, desire filling me like fine wine. They draw wicked feelings from me and make me yearn for more. I long to escape, but deep down, I know I’ll never be free. I belong to the Berserkers, and they to me. ***Author's Note: Kidnapped by the Berserkers is a standalone, full-length MFM ménage romance starring two huge, dominant warriors who make it all about the woman. Read the whole best-selling Berserker saga to see what readers are raving about… The Berserker Saga Sold to the Berserkers Mated to the Berserkers Bred by the Berserkers (FREE novella) Taken by the Berserkers Given to the Berserkers Claimed by the Berserkers Rescued by the Berserker Captured by the Berserkers Kidnapped by the Berserkers Bonded to the Berserkers Night of the Berserkers - Yseult's story (reverse harem standalone) Owned by the Berserkers Tamed by the Berserkers Mastered by the Berserkers Surrendered to the Berserkers (coming Fall 2021) Aegir Siebold

Download or read book Wicked Nights A Futuristic Urban Fantasy written by M.J. Scott and published by emscott enterprises. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting dark and sexy futuristic urban fantasy series from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. They say magic has a price. They’re right. Sure, I’m a witch. I’ve even defeated a demon or two. But embracing my magic hasn't made my life easier… Maggie Lachlan has become a TechWitch in all senses of the word. No longer just a super geek, taming wild programs with ease, now she's learning to master the magic she never wanted with the help of her newfound witch friends and trying to find her happy place. But her past and demons aren’t the only problems in town. Her lover, tech-god billionaire Damon Riley, is launching a new high stakes virtual reality gaming contest and there are those who’d love to see him fail. Supporting him means not only stepping into the spotlight but also facing her fears to return to the virtual worlds that first led a demon to her doorstep. With gamers and witches converging on San Francisco for the tournament, old powers start to take notice. And Maggie’s past isn’t done with her yet. And when darkness, money, and technology collide, magic might be the only thing that gets her through the night… Wicked Nights is the third book in the TechWitch series, exciting dark and sexy futuristic urban fantasy from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. This series has witches, demons, an ongoing relationship that will have an HEA, sexy times, and a lot of computer geeks. Perfect if you like the idea of a strong heroine, a hot protective billionaire and magic and technology colliding. Enjoy! Author's note: For tropes and CW, please check the author's website. KEYWORDS: Urban fantasy series, futuristic urban fantasy books, urban fantasy romance, witches, demons, virtual reality books, strong heroine romance, billionaire hero romance, action adventure urban fantasy, ongoing relationship urban fantasy, magic and technology, fae, gamers, computer games, near-future urban fantasy, romantic urban fantasy, third book

Download or read book TechWitch Boxed Set Books 1 3 Afuturistic Urban Fantasy Collection written by M.J. Scott and published by emscott enterprises. This book was released on 2023-08-23 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab this boxset of the first three books of the TechWitch series exciting dark and sexy futuristic urban fantasy series from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. Wicked Games (Book 1) My mother was a wicked witch. Her spells brought nothing but trouble. Since her death, with no power of my own, I’ve stayed far away from magic . . . Maggie Lachlan thinks she’s just a really good computer geek. Until a job with the gorgeous owner of the world's biggest virtual reality company breaks a spell she didn't know she was under and shoves her back into the world of magic. Now she's fighting unwanted chemistry, unwanted powers, and the all too real demons from her past… Wicked Words (Book 2) Some people might be happy to find out they're a witch. In my case, magic came with a demon who wanted my power back under its control. I took out the demon but the price I paid was heartbreaking. Now all I want is to leave magic far behind… Maggie Lachlan is the TechWitch. A computer whisperer, who brings recalcitrant systems to their knees with a single keystroke. But now she knows she is more than a geek, she’s a witch too, a revelation that cost her the man she loved and the life of her best friend. But when her ex, virtual reality billionaire Damon Riley, needs help with a magical threat, she'll need every ounce of her tech mojo and her magic. Trouble is, she seems to have lost both. With a curse to break and a demon’s revenge to escape, Maggie needs to find her power to save the day and Damon. Wicked Nights (Book 3) They say magic has a price. They’re right. Sure, I’m a witch. I’ve even defeated a demon or two. But embracing my magic hasn't made my life easier… Maggie Lachlan has become a TechWitch in all senses of the word. No longer just a super geek, now she's learning to master the magic she never wanted with the help of her newfound witch friends and trying to find her happy place. But with gamers and witches converging on San Francisco for Damon’s high stake virtual reality contest, old powers start to take notice. And Maggie’s past isn’t done with her yet. And when darkness, money, and technology collide, magic might be the only thing that gets her through the night… This box set bundle features the first three books of the TechWitch series. This series has witches, demons, an ongoing relationship that will have an HEA, sexy times, and a lot of computer geeks. Perfect if you like the idea of a strong heroine, a hot protective billionaire and magic and technology colliding. Enjoy! Author’s note, for TW/CW please check my website. KEYWORDS: urban fantasy series, futuristic urban fantasy books, urban fantasy romance, witches, demons, virtual reality books, strong heroine romance, billionaire hero romance, action adventure urban fantasy, ongoing relationship urban fantasy, magic and technology, gamers, computer games, near-future urban fantasy, romantic urban fantasy

Download or read book Celestial Magic written by T.M. Cromer and published by Fae Press. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family patriarch Preston Thorne is forced to return to the earthly plane when the Otherworld is invaded by evil magic. And he’s not happy about it. He’s finally met the woman of his dreams and was certain he was only one roguish smile away from luring Selene Barringer into his arms—or better yet, his bed. Now, the new existence he’s built is threatened and his afterlife is turned upside down. Or rather, right side out, because suddenly he’s back in the land of the living with Selene by his side. In danger of losing all he holds dear, Preston is in for the fight of his life, and pacts with old enemies need to be made to battle the greatest Evil of all.

Download or read book Beasts of London written by Janina Woods and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2022-02-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darker than the night, like a piece of reality had been ripped out of the world to grant a view into the endless abyss of the void, a shape rose from the low hills of the moor, towering above all. Sherlock Holmes, his brother Mycroft, and their associate Mary Morstan are some of the most adept mages in London, safeguarding the peace of the city. Their daily life of solving crimes is interrupted when an ancient threat rises in Dartmoor. The magical entity of London herself forces the Holmes brothers to throw themselves against the attackers to protect her citizens at the cost of their lives. Secrets and betrayal, heartbreak and blackmail force the trio apart, yet they can only stand against the Beasts of London together. The Hound is coming.

Download or read book White Haven Witches Books 1 6 written by TJ Green and published by Mountolive Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first six books in the White Haven Witches series - over 1000 pages of action-packed witchy fiction! Welcome to White Haven, where the witches keep their secrets close. If you love witchy urban fantasy with a shot of romance and loads of action and magic, you'll love this series! English urban fantasy set in Cornwall - myths, magic, witchcraft, friendship, love, and plenty of supernatural suspense! Book 1 -Buried Magic Book 2 - Magic Unbound Book 3 - Magic Unleashed Book 4 - All Hallows' Magic Book 5 - Undying Magic Book 6 - Crossroads Magic Readers say: “The best Witchy tales that I have read for a long time.” "I just loved this book. Once I started it I could not put it down.” “An excellent story, great plot twists.” Grab your copy now and prepare to be awake all night! Keywords: Witchy fiction, witch mysteries, witch urban fantasy, paranormal fiction, paranormal fantasy series, paranormal mystery, supernatural suspense, occult fiction, magic, action and adventure, spirits, ghosts, mild romance, paranormal cozy mystery, mystery books, Cornish village mysteries, occult fiction, demons, contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy, humour, friendship, magic, spells, intrigue, English myths, legends and folklore, witchcraft, Wiccan fiction, grimoires and spell books, Halloween, solstice, Green Man, Raven King, mermaids, goddess, circus, Beltane, vampires, cursed magic

Download or read book Loreena written by N. Lang and published by Lightening Lang. This book was released on with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Dot and her apprentice, Loreena, as they embark on a dangerous mission to save the disappearing Mer-Dragons in the latest Chronicle Gate novel. After joining the Galaxy Order, Dot is now training students in the art of magic, and Loreena is her most promising student. But when Dot's magic starts to backfire and the Mer-Dragons continue to disappear, they must uncover the truth. As they search for answers, Dot suspects that Taylinn, a mage and her friend, knows more than she's letting on. But Taylinn avoids their questions and leads them to a planet where they might find a Mer-Dragon with the power to restore their magic. However, as they get closer to their goal, they realize that their actions may have dire consequences. As the stakes get higher, Dot must not only protect her apprentice from the dangers of using her own magic, but also come to terms with the changes she sees in Loreena. Will they be able to save the Mer-Dragons and restore their magic, or will their actions lead to even more trouble? For fans of fast-paced fantasy adventures with a touch of mystery, Chronicle Gate: Loreena is a must-read. If you enjoyed the previous Chronicle Gate novels, you won't want to miss this thrilling addition to the series. Join Dot and her friends on their latest adventure in the galaxy.

Download or read book The Lords of Night written by J.C. Cervantes and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J. C. Cervantes's exciting new spin-off from the best-selling STORM RUNNER trilogy. "J.C. Cervantes is about to take you on a trip you will never forget, through the darkest, strangest, and funniest twists and turns of Maya myth."--Rick Riordan Fourteen-year-old Renata Santiago is the most powerful godborn of them all, a bruja with a unique combination of DNA. The Mexica blood from her dad's side gives her the ability to manipulate shadows. Her mom Pacific, a Maya goddess, gifted her a magical rope that controls time, and Ren recently used it to save a few gods from getting stuck forever in 1987. She brought them back to the present, but her BFF Ah Puch, the once fearsome god of death, darkness, and destruction, is now a teenager with no divine powers. Ren is also a girl with ordinary hopes and dreams. She wishes, for example, that her blog about alien sightings would garner more respect. She's always been absolutely convinced that there's a connection between aliens and the Maya civilization. Plenty of online haters feel differently, and they call her a fake, a liar, and a loser. When Ren receives an email about an alien sighting in Kansas, she thinks it may support her theory. She also suspects that the cinco--five renegade godborns--are up to no good. Soon she finds herself embroiled in a quest to prevent the troublemakers from awakening the nine Aztec Lords of Night. Problem is, none of Ren's friends are available to help her hunt down the cinco and the dangerous gods they are resurrecting. Ren has no choice but to team up with two strangers recruited by Ah Puch: Edison, a teen hybrid demon, and Montero, an eleven-year-old Aztec hunter. Succeeding in this quest will prove that Ren is no fake, liar, or loser. But it isn't just another challenge. It could well be an impossible one that leaves Ren questioning her very existence.

Download or read book Fantasy Books Box Set written by Laurie Forest and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 1991 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get lost in the world of four different epic tales full of rebels, witches, and queens by Laurie Forest, Sasha Alsberg, Lindsay Cummings, Amanda Foody, and Kaitlyn Sage Patterson! THE BLACK WITCH Carnissa Gardner, the last prophesied Black Witch, drove back the enemy forces and saved her people during the Realm War. Now a new evil is on the horizon, and her granddaughter, Elloren, is believed to be Carnissa’s heir—but while she is the absolute image of her famous grandmother, Elloren is utterly devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above nearly all else. When she is granted the opportunity to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren is eager to join her brothers at the prestigious Verpax University and finally embrace a destiny of her own, free from the shadow of her grandmother’s legacy. But she soon realizes that the university is an even more treacherous place for the granddaughter of the Black Witch. ZENITH Known across the galaxy as the Bloody Baroness, Captain Androma Racella and her motley crew of space-bound privateers roam the Mirabel galaxy on the glass starship Marauder, taking what mercenary work they can find to stay alive. When a routine job goes awry, the Marauder’s crew find themselves placed at the mercy of a dangerous bounty hunter from Andi’s past. Coerced into a life-threatening mission, and straight into the path of a shadowy ruler bent on revenge, Andi and her crew will either restore order to the ship—or start a war that will devour worlds. ACE OF SHADES Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit the City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school behind to follow her mother’s trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted. Frightened and alone, Enne has only one lead: the name Levi Glaisyer. Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi’s enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city. THE DIMINISHED In the Alskad Empire, nearly all are born with a twin, two halves to form one whole. A rare few are singleborn in each generation, and therefore given the right to rule by the gods and goddesses. Bo Trousillion is one of these few, born into the royal line and destined to rule. But when one twin dies, the other usually follows, unable to face the world without their other half. Those who survive are considered diminished, doomed to succumb to the violent grief that inevitably destroys everyone whose twin has died. Such is the fate of Vi Abernathy, whose twin sister died in infancy. Bo and Vi face very different futures—one a life of luxury as the heir to the throne, the other years of backbreaking work as a temple servant. But a long-held secret and the fate of the empire are destined to bring them together in a way they never could have imagined. Titles originally published in 2017, and 2018.