Fantasy

"Doña Rosa needs our help." Rico straightened his feathered body and looked at them with round golden eyes. "I can do this." Eyeing the smoking hole in the ground, he jumped in. Rico, Diego, and Araceli Martinez had hoped to enjoy their spring break exploring virtual reality. However, the fun abruptly ends when their friend Don Toño takes his high-tech invention offline to work on a new adventure. Don Toño is out of town when a friend gets trapped in the mysterious shed. Realizing they are the only ones who can help, the kids bravely venture into virtual reality. But entering an unfinished adventure is a risky move… After transporting to the tropical Galápagos Islands, the kids discover that they’ve become animals, able to communicate with the local wildlife. Penguins, lava lizards, birds, and iguanas join them in searching for the one person - or animal - who can save their lost friend. If only they could fly over the island! At the top of the volcano, a colony of giant tortoises awaits them. Will the mysterious Don Tortuga be able to help them save their beloved neighbor? Or will a technology glitch halt the mission in its tracks? Readers young and old will be intrigued by this page-turning journey and its colorful illustrations, and won't even realize they are learning Spanish at the same time!

When Darien’s soul is claimed by the goddess of death, Larissa will cross any line to bring him back. Without Larissa, the Vidnam pushes forward into enemy territory, leaving Anara to carry the weight of the rebellion as morality is blurred between allies and enemies. Entangled by the threads that bind, Halla is drawn closer to the boy who betrayed her and the gods that speak to her through visions. Arcane forces gather in the shadows as gods shift on the horizon, pulling the strings of mortals and monsters alike. All the while, Fate looms, an oppressive master, who might save the world or set it aflame.

When the goddesses of fate pull the strings, survival comes at a cost . . . With her memories returned, Larissa is expected to lead the rebellion in a war against Empress Shiko based on a prophecy the Norn told her mother decades ago. Only Larissa was never told the entire prophecy, and the Empress’ War Dog is already hunting her. To save her kingdom and her sister Halla, who’s been captured by slavers, Larissa will answer the Fates’ call. Accompanied by Darien, who is torn between his kingdom and his heart, along with Anara, who must ally with an unlikely enemy, Larissa will do whatever it takes to liberate her people, even if it costs her soul. Survive or be destroyed by the strangling threads of prophecy and fate in this YA dystopian fantasy.

After an apocalyptic event left the world in ruin, the surviving nation of Evrópa returns to the reverence of ancestral magic gifted by the gods. Seventeen-year-old Larissa Daldóttir has little time to dwell on such folklore—not with a monthly produce quota to meet and an illegal second-born sister to hide. But when Larissa is mistaken to be in league with the resistance against the Empress, she must flee. Running from both her past and the Empress, Larissa is caught between a dangerous struggle prophesied by the Fates. In a race to find the resistance before the Empress finds her, Larissa unintentionally unravels secrets of her history that not only unhinge the stability of the crown but her very life.

Terren and Kiira survived Zerrec’s scheme. They press forward in their Lundemai only to face more struggles, and things intensify as uncovering the truth becomes top priority. Kiira endured her old mentor, but not without some characterizing scars. All she wants is to prove she’s worthy. Left alone in Klynotia while Terren obeys King Grayten’s directives; Kiira does the very thing Terren asked her not to do, and the information she learns may not be worth the price that has to be paid. Terren can finally breathe easily, knowing his wife and Bear are safe. Of course, being married to Kiira means things don’t go as planned. If that isn’t enough to handle, Grayten is not as he remembers, and Terren realizes it will take more than subterfuge to free his people, but to defeat a tyrant, he might have to become one. In Klynotia, Zerrec made a strategic move to make his enemies his pawns, but his years in the Aria Bells softened his memory to the pleasing sensation of power. Men jump at his command, and the sway he holds over the masses means he can have more than just revenge. Set in parallel worlds, Shadow’s Son is the second record in the Broken Realms Chronicle. An adult fantasy loaded with adventure, royal politics, light versus dark, relatable characters, magic, fantastical creatures, and enough intrigue to keep you turning the page. ***DISCLAIMERS/TRIGGERS*** It is fade-to-black, has no modern day swear words, and the intimacy level on page is limited to passionate kisses. Potential triggers may be plots of revenge, knife dueling, sibling fights, and hatred.

A headstrong princess must marry a mysterious prince and the situation looks bleak, but a deposed magician’s vengeful plans might just be the catalyst they need for a chance at love. In Lorea, Kiira’s life is perfect. She’s surrounded by a loving family, thrives as the archery commander for the military, and has a man who loves her. Any ideas of continued happiness depart with the announcement of an arranged marriage. No matter what anyone says, she’s convinced the stoic, matter-of-fact prince will never make her happy. Years of traveling taught Terren, the crown prince of Klynotia, the value of being slow to speak and quick to listen. His favorite company to keep is that of his best friend—an enormous Shade Bear who is fiercely protective of him as her bond partner. He’s returned to his kingdom for one reason, so when commanded to marry, he’s convinced having a wife will only disrupt his meticulously laid plans. In the mountains of the Aria Bells, Zerrec, a once respected advisor in the kingdom of Lorea, pines for his love. He’s content tending to his alpine garden, but learning of Kiira’s marriage revives latent desires, and fueled by jealousy, he vows to do whatever it takes to rescue the princess. Set in an original world, Magic’s Daughter is the first record in the Broken Realms Chronicle. This adult fantasy is loaded with adventure, rescue, enemies-to-lovers, magic, fantastical creatures, and enough intrigue to keep you turning the page. ***DISCLAIMERS/TRIGGERS*** It is fade-to-black, has no modern day swear words, and the intimacy level on page is limited to passionate kisses. Potential triggers may be obsessive stalking, parent death, and imprisonment.

To save himself from a horrible fate, Irigiim chooses a path he never thought he would, but will his bond to the wild-natured Rayle be worth the choice? Sun Glimmer is not so much a haven as perdition for Castell, and the itch to fight keeps him restless, but he has choices to make. Now he needs to decide which one is the right one. Irigiim is part of a dwindling species, noble Beasts that roam the raw lands of the Shade Realm. His majestic form, however, is no salvation against the aberrant magicians in the Sun Realm who are using his kind to control others. To keep his kind alive, Irigiim bonds with a young Isokanii royal to prevent suffering the same fate as his sire. Rayle keeps him safe from the Sun Dwellers, but their tumultuous relationship does little to provide the peace and stability he craves. Rayle’s rambunctious and adventurous spirit is so much like that of a pup, he is hesitant to fully trust his new human partner. All he desires is to avoid a caustic death, but the anxiety created by monitoring his bond partner might be more than he bargained for. Castell has pacifist parents to thank for his peaceful and worry-free life. It is also thanks to them that he is eager to leave. Every day spent mining Sun Crystals is another day he wishes he were elsewhere. Gifted with weather magic, he knows he could be more helpful on the front lines of the war, rather than living a banal life chiseling rock and stone. The problem? Leaving would break his parent’s hearts, but he knows he can no longer remain a neutral party to the war. Armed with his conviction, Castell leaves the only home he’s ever known to face a turmoil he’s never known. Will Irigiim find the peace he craves or be forced to live in disquiet? Will Castell finally do something worthwhile with his magic? Break into the Broken Realms with this prequel novella! Discover magic, adventure, found family, and the power of choice.

In the peaceful and secluded Konota Valley, every 16-year-old must embark on a sacred journey to find their animal soul keeper. The life-long bond protects their soul from malicious demons that would devour it, leaving behind an empty husk. As the mostly ignored misfit, Shaya has always felt isolated within her own village, but she hopes finding her keeper will also help her find a purpose. Instead, her return with a bizarre and frightening beast only leaves her more confused. She soon learns her keeper is a drakon, a legendary creature from the northern mountains, but that knowledge does nothing to win her the acceptance she longs for. When drakon riders invade the valley, Shaya’s people begin to question her loyalty. The invaders might offer what she’s always wanted, but she must decide whether finally belonging is worth betraying the few people who still believe in her.

Armies gather. Dark magic stirs. A renewed threat stands at the heart of it all. After Eamonn’s captivity and Leyna’s daring rescue, both long to return to a normal life. Their peace is short-lived when a new amulet emerges—powered by Eamonn’s blood and wielded by Rothgard, who they presumed to be dead. As Rothgard seizes control of the provinces, Eamonn is determined to make up for his failures by visiting the magical realm of Avaria. While learning more about his newly discovered heritage, Eamonn contends with the darker side of his power—and what he’s willing to risk for revenge. With new alliances come greater challenges and deeper betrayals. Eamonn and Leyna find themselves torn between love and vengeance while the future of their country hangs in the balance.

When Kat Stempien discovers a mysterious postcard among her late great-grandmother’s belongings, she is drawn back to her ancestral homeland of Poland. What begins as a search for answers soon unearths a tangled web of secrets, forcing Kat to confront a past that refuses to stay buried. Her only ally is Marek Nowak, a man with his own complicated ties to the past. When his great-grandfather’s name appears in an old book linked to Kat’s family, their fates become intertwined. As they follow a trail of deception stretching back to the late 1930s—when Poland stood on the brink of war—they uncover a story of betrayal, resilience, and the dangerous lengths people went to in order to protect those they loved, and what they believe to be true. But some truths do not set you free. As Kat pieces together her family’s past, she must ask herself: is the past worth uncovering if it threatens to consume the present? Blending historical fiction, magical realism, a dual timeline, and Polish folklore, The Daughters is a story of lineage, sacrifice, and the inescapable pull of history.

Listen, this was supposed to be simple. Kaelin Thorn: professional assassin, expert brooder, collector of emotional scars had one mission. Kill the king. Straightforward. Efficient. The sort of thing you can check off before lunch. But somewhere between the exploding Ale Trials, the cursed inn, and the incident with the goat. (Why are there so many goats?) Kaelin accidentally acquired a travel companion: Tobias, a bright-eyed mage with a suspiciously soft heart and a tendency to monologue about feelings. A soundtrack: Brug, a non-binary orc with a lute and lyrics. Oh, and Timber—the world’s most judgmental dog, who communicates entirely through eyebrow movements and existential sighs. Now, Dear Reader, our dear assassin finds herself knee-deep in other people’s problems, which, as it turns out, are harder to stab than advertised. There will be quests. There will be chaos. There will be . . . feelings (and Kaelin’s tragic attempts to avoid them). Will she save the realm? Probably, but not intentionally. She might just save herself—between side quests, snark, and the occasional dagger to the heart (metaphorical or otherwise). Side Quest is a cozy, chaotic fantasy for anyone who’s ever tried to stay on mission and ended up adopting a mutt, a mage, and a moral compass instead.

Not a meet-cute. A matchstrike. Lucifer Morningstar thought he was hunting a prophecy: find the woman, plant the seed, jumpstart the apocalypse, and earn his way out of exile. Banished in mortal skin, he hides as the shadow-owner of The Revel, Las Vegas’s most decadent sin palace… until her. Evie Grace is pink hair, combat boots, and eyeliner sharp enough to cut a lie in half. She came to Vegas to forget. The last thing she needs is the man in the black suit who watches her like he’s trying to remember. He shouldn’t touch her. She shouldn’t want him. But their attraction ignites, reckless and consuming, and every kiss feels like a song Lucifer has sung a thousand times… and can’t remember now. Angels are circling. Hell is whispering. Lilith is counting the minutes. And memories are surfacing, humming with a truth sharp enough to split the universe. What if everything was a lie? What if Lucifer wasn’t cast out for ambition or vanity… but for loving her? He’ll burn Heaven to the ground before he lets it take her again. The First Sin is a sin-drenched, myth-laced romantasy of forbidden heat and celestial war, where the greatest blasphemy isn’t pride. It’s love.

A group of friends work to save one of their own from being used by sinister forces from their past. While on the run, they stumble onto a scheme orchestrated by a psychotic madman who would rewrite all of Creation in his own image. Teaming up with a grumpy old man and his grumpier old dog, they have to escape cyborg assassins and supernatural monsters as they look for the lost journal of a long-dead psychic whose predictions hold the key to saving the world. They just have to survive long enough to find it.

When a love is written in the stars, and you let it slip away, sometimes fate offers you a second chance. Years after ghosting a blind date that sparked an unforgettable connection, Claire Montague finds herself at a crossroads—newly divorced and searching for direction. When an unusual box filled with romance novels lands on her doorstep, she discovers a hidden riddle promising to lead her to true love. Initially skeptical, the pragmatic Claire can't help but be intrigued by the handwritten notes in the margins—notes that seem to shift and change before her eyes. And then, inexplicably, one of the novels disappears. Eight years ago, Edison Wright let Claire mistakenly believe he was her blind date, igniting a brief yet powerful spark he’s never forgotten. Still haunted by memories of her, Edison’s world turns upside down when Claire’s missing book appears in his hands—complete with mysterious notes referencing her and even her photograph. It feels like fate itself is nudging them back together. As Claire and Edison reconnect, passion reignites. But the magic guiding them back to one another can't shield them from the secrets they've kept hidden. Will confronting the ghosts of their past allow them to rewrite their story, or are they doomed to repeat history, forever trapped by the question of what might have been? TROUBLE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL KIND is a spicy and heartwarming romance that proves second chances are worth every risk, especially when fate won’t take no for an answer.

They shared a beach house. A childhood. A love that could’ve lasted forever—until a lie tore them apart. Every summer since they were five, their families met on the Texas coast, returning to the same weathered beach house. Mallie Wright and Jace Smith built a world of their own on the shore—just the two of them, chasing waves and whispered promises. By 13, they shared their first kiss. By 14, they swore it was forever. By 15, they believed nothing could break them. But forever came undone. Thirteen years later, Mallie Wright is back in Texas, heartbroken and hiding out at her brother’s house while he plans his wedding. She came to disappear. Instead, the music finds her. And when the lights flare, she sees him. Jace Smith . Her first love. Her first everything. Now the lead singer of a rising band, still looking at her like she hung the stars. For Jace, seeing Mallie feels like no time has passed at all—like their summers never ended. But for Mallie, the past isn’t that simple. Because Jace doesn’t know the truth about what really happened. And if she tells him now… She might lose him all over again.

The Violet Raven is a slow-burn, he-falls-first, high-stakes historical fantasy romance rooted in ancient Irish mythology—perfect for fans of The Road of Bones, A Fate Inked in Blood, and Outlander. Readers will be swept away by this lush blend of historical romance and Celtic fantasy, where cultural heritage collides with otherworldly forces. With its mature romance, intimate storytelling, and rich tapestry of history and myth, this book promises an unforgettable journey into a world of magic, destiny, and love.

In the frozen kingdom of Tachá, the Huntress Queen dreams of murder. Every night, Valérikka sees herself strike down her beloved husband, King Ragnar, and every morning she wakes in terror. When a seer reveals the vision is no dream but prophecy, Val faces a choice that could destroy her world: stay and become the weapon of fate, or flee and defy it.

Sometimes forever starts with the last person you want. Darci Griffin has sworn off romance—and the cocky new neighbor who catches her in the world’s most humiliating moment. She’s a children’s librarian with a fortress around her heart, an expert at dodging feelings and first dates. Alex Dixon is all sharp edges and bottled-up grief, a widower who lost everything and decided wanting nothing was safer. From their first clash—snark, sparks, and one infuriatingly good deed—they can’t stop colliding: hallway skirmishes, reluctant favors, late-night arguments that turn into the kind of confessions you only make in the dark. What starts as irritation becomes chemistry that won’t be ignored: laughter that sneaks up on them, heat that makes rules feel irrelevant, and a tenderness neither of them thought they’d earn again. But choosing each other means risking what they’ve spent years protecting—her battered belief in being unlovable, his vow to never break a heart or his own again. If they’re brave enough to drop their armor, the enemies they were might just make room for the lovers they’re meant to be. SOMETIME AROUND MIDNIGHT is a steamy, heart-mending enemies-to-lovers romance about second chances, messy healing, and the moment you realize home is a person who argues with you…and stays.

What if the daughter of a god fell for the one person she could never have? Aquaria has spent her entire life hiding. As the youngest daughter of Poseidon and heir to the Throne of the Sea, she should be wielding elemental magic and ruling the ocean depths. Instead, she's disguised as "Gemma" living among humans, betrothed to a pirate captain she's never met, and forbidden from revealing who she truly is. Four years. That's how long she has to survive on land before the marriage that will seal a fragile peace between worlds. But Aquaria didn't plan on Kelley -the pirate's son who teaches her to sword fight in secret, who looks at her like she's more than a pawn in her father's game, who makes her want a life she was never meant to have. With her eighteenth birthday approaching, Aquaria faces the deadly trials that will unlock her true power. The same prophecy that has haunted her family for generations. Now she must choose: Accept the fate Poseidon has chosen for her, or fight for the love and life she wants-even if it means igniting a war between land and sea.

Gwen McMillan is honor-bound to keep her family's centuries-old secret hidden – protecting the fabled sword Excalibur. Since becoming the blade’s guardian, Gwen’s had countless dreams about monsters, kings, and mist-filled forests. But when Gwen and Excalibur are magically swept away to Avalon, she lands in the middle of a war between humans and monsters. Mordred, the tyrannical ruler of the fae, is determined to conquer Avalon and rule over Arthur’s castle where a gateway to the human realm is hidden. Gwen joins the battle to save Camelot and the secret portal while trying to discover why she feels such a strong connection to Avalon’s magic. That is, until Orin, one of Arthur’s knights, begins to pull at her heartstrings. He’s handsome, broody, and eerily familiar to Gwen. Their magnetic attraction to one another is undeniable. Despite the ongoing war, their romance blossoms. Gwen and Orin fight alongside Arthur, his knights, and fae rebels to defend the realm against Mordred’s invasion. All hope for Camelot seems lost when the dark tyrant’s army draws closer to the castle gates. As Avalon’s champion, Gwen knows she holds the key to their salvation. But convincing Arthur to hand over Excalibur so she can use the blade to connect with Avalon’s magic proves difficult. If Gwen can’t convince Arthur to hand over his fabled sword, she won’t be able to fulfill her destiny to protect Avalon. And if she can’t, Mordred will storm Camelot then conquer the entire mortal realm. Every human in Avalon will be slaughtered, and not only will Gwen and Orin’s love be lost to time and history, so will the legacy of King Arthur.

“Beauty and the Beast” meets the Russian fairy-tale, “The Lute Player.” After a raid on the family inn forces Anya Solovyova to flee her homeland, she finds herself in need of a new job. A friend secures a position for Anya as the housekeeper for an Arriborn noble, which sounds like a perfect opportunity. Her new employer, Dmitriy Vetrov, gives her free rein over the matters of his house, with only a few rules: don’t go into his study, and don’t go into the west bedroom. Unfortunately Anya has a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time… As she uncovers the truth about Dmitriy and his bloodstained past, Anya must challenge herself to face a silencer—the same type of trained killer that slaughtered her sister—and see him as more than a sword. And when a vengeful Nobility Council places Dmitriy under arrest, is Anya able (and willing) to stand up for him?

The battle for Opal's life has already begun. In a world planted from tragedy, with an everlasting-beauty lost, and legends reawakening, something sinister beckons to her heart. When her hope of belonging is dashed after the Lore-wielding rite of passage, the mark of an outcast appears on her skin. With her sister and childhood friend on a trip to another city, Nevma, Opal's dragonfly companion, is the only friend she has left. Other than the boy she keeps running into. But when he, along with the whole town of Wisptale, discovers she was rejected as a Lore-wielder, her disappointment at their budding friendship forces her to the edge of darkness. Now, she must choose where she belongs, in the truth of life or in the shadowy embrace of a lie. Her choice sends her on a forbidden quest to find The Lost Garden. It's the only way to save Nevma's life... Or is it to save her own? Noura has one purpose outside the Rim, and it's a mission that hasn't been given in forty years. Drawn to Wisptale by two souls living there, Noura must learn to navigate life in a new world and befriend the two girls she was sent to guide. When her brother shows up, she realizes this is much bigger than Wisptale. Darkness is stirring across the water. Can she save her new friends, or will the enemy reach them first?

Nothing remains of my enemy. My heart beats but I am frozen by glowing purple eyes and the terror that spreads within me. For the warlock I never scented has taken my mate. Alpha Corwin Valencent was unaware that warlock's existed until the attack that led to his Luna being kidnapped. Now he must uncover the history of warlocks and witches in order to defeat those keeping him from her. Held captive, Luna Alexandra fights to not let fear keep her from staying strong in the arms of the enemy. While her captor works every day to break the protections keeping her alive, Alex prays to the Moon Goddess for rescue.

I, Xayla Lewis, have a way with attractive humans. Let’s just say my bed is only empty when I want it to be. Nikita, my wolf, is not impressed. She wants to find our fated mate. Firsthand experience told me that, human or wolf, losing a mate ruins your life and makes you depressed. I love my mother, but I never want to break like that. Hence my reaction the day I met and ran from my fated mate. To say I, Evander Mason, was surprised that my mate ran from me is an understatement. In a single action, she revealed her strength and appeal. Running away from your alpha mate is remarkable and damn sexy. Hezekiah, my wolf, agrees, even though he is upset that we didn’t chase her down. To be honest, I wasn’t worried about finding her until I lay in a hospital bed, unable to look for her. Now I fear she could be gone forever. Books does not end with a HEA.

“People will do the most dangerous things and make the darkest deals for the ones they love.” Devon Rionnaghan thought he had everything under control. After years of war against a demonic horde that nearly cost his brother’s life and stole his chance at happiness in the Outworld, all he wanted was some peace and quiet. Not the prestige, not the accolades, and definitely not his father’s throne. But then she stumbled back into his life and turned everything around. Made the sun shine brighter again. Made his dreams vivid again. Until she found out his dark little secret…and he found out hers. Roxi doesn’t know if she can ever look at him the same way again, and Devon doesn’t know if he stands a chance against the scarred memories of abuse and torment she suffered at the hands of a shapeshifter. If they’re going to make it through, the secrecy and lies must end—even if the truth is more painful than either of them are ready for. The only problem is, they’re not the only ones with secrets. And the mysterious man who controls darkness itself and announces he’s the ruler of an empire that doesn’t exist… …isn’t the only one who struck a bargain with the devil.