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Is anything worth being hunted and despised?Dalthinir's life quickly unravels when he acts on suspicions about a fellow mage. After desperately using magic to escape an attempt on his life, he finds himself on trial for murder.But more is at stake than his reputation. In their greed for power, reckless mages are willing to risk a release of magic so powerful it will destroy the kingdom. He alone recognizes the peril.Prohibited from taking action, Dalthinir must decide what he is prepared to lose for the sake of the kingdom. Can he sacrifice everything he cares about to become a scorned and hunted renegade?If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action and relatable characters in a compelling coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Ruptured Kingdom now!The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic is a complete story of novelette length. It can be read at any time, since it does not introduce spoilers for other stories in The Ruptured Kingdom series.

A girl marked for death, a man branded a monster...a reality that is very different from what it seemsEmber's defiance has always been a frustration to the rest of her island community. But even she didn't expect to be selected as the next sacrifice, years before another is due. And she can't help but wonder if it relates to the strange new ability that's just begun to stir within her. She doesn't intend to go down without a fight-in fact, the chance to confront the monster demanding sacrifices is a more welcome path than the marriage her parents had arranged to a local farmer.Haiden has never heard of Ember's island, and he couldn't care less about their plight. He's fully occupied trying to lift the curse that has turned him into a monster while fending off the stream of maidens determined to break it for him-both feats that are proving impossible in spite of his considerable magical ability.When Ember charges into his purposely isolated life, badly wounded, full of nonsensical accusations, and entirely undaunted by his hideous form, their paths and plans collide with a force neither is prepared for. It will take more than Ember's fledgling magic and Haiden's superior training to lift both his curse and the lies holding her island captive. They'll first have to learn to actually let each other in, which may prove the hardest sacrifice of all.Island of Secrets and Sacrifice is book 4 in the Sacrificed Hearts multi-author series, a collection of stand-alone fantasy romances inspired by monsters of legend, each tale packed with strong heroines, swoony heroes, and sacrificial themes.It's set in the world of The Singer Tales, a completed series of six clean fairy tale retellings by Deborah Grace White. Island of Secrets and Sacrifice takes place six years after the end of the series, but can be enjoyed without any prior reading.

Hungry and desperate, Kylen knows what it's like to be an outcast. Plucked from the streets by a tight-lipped stranger, he begins to dream of a better life. But his rescuer turns out to be a renegade mage. In an instant Kylen finds himself transformed from a person of no account to a dangerous fugitive.But much more than his life might be at stake. Dark forces are stirring, and an ancient evil is poised, ready to be unleashed on an unsuspecting kingdom. Comfortable and arrogant, the kingdom's mages are bent on destroying the one person capable of saving them.On the run with his mentor, Kylen tries to ignore the voices whispering about his destiny. Of what use is a fabled destiny when you're struggling to survive?If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action and relatable characters in a compelling coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Ruptured Kingdom now!

Jacinta never planned to stumble into the world of the giants...or to throw herself back into the prince's lifeFor Jacinta and her mother, life is a daily struggle in the frozen north, right in the shadow of Battlement Wall. She can barely remember the happy days of her childhood, when the royal family visited their northern manor, and she and the prince and princess would play together. They've forgotten all about her, and life holds nothing but hunger and hard work. At least, until an elf appears from nowhere and catapults her into an unwelcome adventure in the dangerous land of the giants.Prince Matthias never forgot the playmate who once made his summers so happy. When Jacinta reappears abruptly into his life with a report of giants and treacherous plots, he's determined not to let her slip through his fingers again.Except, all the barriers that have kept them apart for eight years are still there. Not to mention his father is determined to exploit Jacinta's connection with the giants' land, never mind the danger to her. With the discovery of the threat that's looming over the entire continent, Matthias shouldn't be distracted by matters of the heart. But he can't lose Jacinta, or betray her again. He'll have to overcome not only the scheming giant king, but his own weakness, or he'll risk saving Providore at the cost of losing the one person he can't live without.Song of Vines is the sixth and final installment in The Singer Tales, a series of interconnected standalone novels set on the continent of Providore, where magic is harnessed by singers. Each story follows a different heroine navigating everything from miniature elves to brutish giants as she chases her own happily ever after. If you enjoy strong heroines, clean romance, and fantasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, discover the world of The Singer Tales today.

When Daisy dreamed of leaving home on an adventure, she never imagined ending up trapped in a tower, cut off from the world and invisible to others. The years pass slowly, leaving Daisy desperate to reclaim her old life, however dull.But her captor has bigger plans, and Daisy knows she can't just rescue herself. She has to shatter her captor's enchantments forever. When opportunity comes, however, it arrives in an unexpected guise. Young and handsome, Prince Xander has come to rescue a princess from a tower. Instead, he finds himself battling at Daisy's side for the fate of a kingdom.In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, the princess in the tower can only be seen by the one she loves if she first saves an entire kingdom.If you enjoy clean romance, adventure, and intrigue, then try the books in the Return to the Four Kingdoms series now! These interconnected fairy tale retellings each feature a different princess who has to fight for her happily ever after.

Having finally rescued her friend, Delphine is left with a secret that could put all of Tartora at risk. Stranded on an island and with their relationship in tatters, Delphine and Nik are further than ever from finding and defeating Grey. But now they know the truth of his ability, they can't let anything stand in the way of stopping him.Delphine's unique skills are their best tool for facing Grey, but they also make her a target. Nik wants to protect her, and Delphine's heart wants to let him, but his status still stands between them. With fear and danger on every side, Delphine will need new levels of determination and courage to save both Tartora's future and her own.If you enjoy strong heroines, fantasy worlds, adventure, and clean romance, then try A Mage's Apprentice, set in the same world as the completed Mage's Influence series.A Mage's Apprentice reading order:Winds of CourageStorms of AllegianceTempests of Truth

Delphine possesses great power-too much power for the daughter of farmers. The Mage's Guild would eagerly take her, but she wants nothing to do with its arrogant and self-centered members. That is, until her friend is abducted in front of her.Now Delphine needs her power, but to access it, she'll have to apprentice herself to a traveling master. Amara is willing to take Delphine, but Delphine has a secret-one that will cripple her apprenticeship before it even begins. And once she leaves home, the secrets keep mounting.On the road, Delphine's healing power wins her a new friend-a wild fox she names Ember-but it also catches the attention of the dangerous man who abducted her friend, and of Nik, the mysterious mage hunting him. Now Delphine herself is in danger, and Nik might be her only way out. But first she has to overcome her crippling secrets and convince Nik that together they can be stronger than apart.If you enjoy strong heroines, fantasy worlds, adventure, and clean romance, then try A Mage's Apprentice, set in the same world as the completed Mage's Influence series.A Mage's Apprentice reading order:Winds of CourageStorms of AllegianceTempests of Truth

Even absorbed in her studies, Delphine can't forget Nik or his mission to find Grey. When he reappears with a plan to defeat Grey, she's desperate to convince Amara and Hayes to agree-even if it means putting herself in danger.But there are things Delphine doesn't know about her own ability, and once in Grey's orbit, it might not be as easy to extricate herself as she expects. Confused, and with her allegiance wavering, Delphine clings to the one certainty in the fog surrounding her-Nik.But when the two of them end up stranded and facing a threat that could upend the entire kingdom, Delphine isn't sure if she can rely on the man who's stolen her heart. If she wants them both to survive, she'll have to discover the limits of both her power and her will.If you enjoy strong heroines, fantasy worlds, adventure, and clean romance, then try A Mage's Apprentice, set in the same world as the completed Mage's Influence series.A Mage's Apprentice reading order:Winds of CourageStorms of AllegianceTempests of Truth

Gisela and her brother have been lost in the woods for years...that doesn't mean they want to be foundGisela has had one purpose since she was seven-to protect her little brother Haiden. Abandoned by their parents, he's vulnerable to anyone who would exploit his singing ability. If they stay hidden deep enough, they might also outrun the terrible prophecy the elf princess spoke over Haiden as a child-the one that destroyed everything.Crown Prince Otto has little experience of the forest, but he's determined to do a good job of the task his father set him-to save the Forest of Ilgal from the wild magic overwhelming it. Except the deeper into the forest he goes, the more he realizes how little he knows of Ilgal. The elves seem to be at the heart of the mysteries-if only he could reach them in their sequestered forest city.When Gisela and Otto cross paths, both of their courses are changed forever. Otto finds himself drawn to the reserved forest girl, in spite of the secrets she clearly harbors. And it takes everything Gisela has to remember that however honest he might seem, the prince is the last person she should trust. Especially when dark rumors are growing and singers are disappearing. And worst of all is the fear growing in Gisela-that the chance connection with the prince will force her to choose between protecting her brother and saving her kingdom.Song of Trails is the fifth installment in The Singer Tales, a series of interconnected standalone novels set on the continent of Providore, where magic is harnessed by singers. Each story follows a different heroine navigating everything from miniature elves to brutish giants as she chases her own happily ever after. If you enjoy strong heroines, clean romance, and fantasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, discover the world of The Singer Tales today.

A sacrifice to duty. Magic gone awry. And a prince with the worst luck on the continent.Prince Ari has always struggled to find his place in his own kingdom...maybe because he spent half his childhood trapped in a swan's body. His mother thinks he should find a wife and settle down, but far from being subdued by his past brush with magic, he's convinced life has more adventure for him yet. That belief takes him to the neighboring kingdom-their former enemies who are now their allies.Princess Violet expects nothing from the foreign prince's visit, except maybe a last chance for some lighthearted fun. After all, she still has a few days before carrying out her secret plan to sacrifice her heart for the sake of the kingdom. Prince Ari will be leaving soon, so where's the harm in a bit of flirtation?Except neither of them have any idea of the forces working against their plans, both from inside the castle and from within their own hearts. And that's before Ari falls afoul of the worst luck imaginable. As it turns out, being cursed to be a frog is even worse than being a swan.Ari's apparent absence only clears the way for darker plots, but fortunately amphibians see things humans don't. It will take both a determined princess and a more-than-usually resourceful frog to uncover what's really going on before it's too late-both for Violet's heart and the future of the kingdom.The Unlucky Prince, a retelling of The Frog Prince, is book 1 of Once Upon A Prince, a multi-author series of clean fairy tale retellings. Each standalone novella features a swoony prince and his flaws, growth, and happily ever after.It's set in the world of The Kingdom Tales, a completed series of six clean fairy tale retellings by Deborah Grace White. The Unlucky Prince takes place four years after the end of the series, but can be enjoyed without any prior reading.tasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, discover the world of The Singer Tales today.

Princess Rosa wants to be royal about as much as Prince Emmett wants to be a mindless wolfRosa never wanted to become a princess through her mother's marriage to Teren's king. She especially doesn't want the pressure to marry according to her new station. She'd rather be running wild on her grandmother's property in the Forest of Ilgal. Neither the rumors of giant wolves nor the growing danger from the forest's thickening magic especially trouble her.Prince Emmett of Medulle is intimately familiar with the dangers of the forest's magic. His disastrous attempt to alleviate it has already led to four years of fear and shame. And now the wolf in his mind is taking not only his body, but his life. His parents think his limited time should be spent marrying and producing an heir, but romance is the last thing on Emmett's mind. Who would marry a wolf?Besides, the vivacious princess and the serious prince don't even like each other. Of course not. Their only point of alliance is their shared desire to resolve the crisis of the magic in Ilgal. Unfortunately, powerful forces are working against that goal. And as the magic of the forest grows, so does the magic holding Emmett in its grip. Time is running dangerously short for them to find out what's really at work in the forest...before the wolf consumes not only Emmett, but Rosa as well.Song of Moonrise is the fourth installment in The Singer Tales, a series of interconnected standalone novels set on the continent of Providore, where magic is harnessed by singers. Each story follows a different heroine navigating everything from miniature elves to brutish giants as she chases her own happily ever after. If you enjoy strong heroines, clean romance, and fantasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, discover the world of The Singer Tales today.

Can a marriage without trust produce love strong enough to save not only two hearts, but an entire kingdom?Adrienne's family has little of value other than her ability to harness magic. They've finally saved enough to send her away to study, and all she wants is to use her songcraft to lift their fortunes. What she didn't count on was her selfish, profligate father reappearing just in time to ruin everything.Prince Herleif is the rightful king of Frossenland, but his throne is out of reach given everyone believes him dead. That, and he spends his days as a giant bear. He hasn't lost hope-all he has to do is wait out his curse without slipping up and bringing disaster on his kingdom. Marriage would be too dangerous to contemplate, for more reasons than one. Until he witnesses a scene in a tavern that's too barbaric to ignore. How could he fail to intervene on behalf of the girl whose father is all but selling her?¿Neither Adrienne nor Herleif predicted their marriage. And only Herleif knows the true extent of the danger they're risking. Even as unexpected feelings begin to grow, how can Adrienne trust a husband who offers her nothing but secrets? When she gives in to fear, she unleashes devastation not only on Herleif, but on Frossenland. Now she must harness her shaky songcraft before it's too late. Because she's the only one with the power to save her husband and her kingdom.Song of Winds is the third installment in The Singer Tales, a series of interconnected standalone novels set on the continent of Providore, where magic is harnessed by singers. Each story follows a different heroine navigating everything from miniature elves to brutish giants as she chases her own happily ever after. If you enjoy strong heroines, clean romance, and fantasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, discover the world of The Singer Tales today.

Sometimes the death of your greatest dream is only the beginning...Princess Estelle has never been happy in her father's underwater empire, although she's ready to do her duty-marry at fifteen and pass her three hundred years in service to family and empire. But when she's finally allowed to ascend to the surface and catches sight of a handsome human prince, a different-and altogether dangerous-dream starts to grow in her heart.Demetrius is a merman with one ambition-to earn a place in the emperor's royal guard. Emotion plays no role in his duty, and Princess Estelle is not strictly under his care. So why does it make him so uncomfortable to see her pain, and why does he allow himself to get caught up in her desperate bargain to win the human prince?Only, once on land, Estelle finds that neither her plans nor her heart are as much in her control as she thought. Prince Farrin's dramatic disappearance should shatter her world. Instead, it's the beginning of a whole new life-one that's both simpler and happier than the opulence of her underwater palace. But when the prince returns, it's time to pay the price for her happiness. The bargain she made now threatens to consume both land and sea-and even with Demetrius's help, the cost of saving her world may be too terrible to be paid.Song of the Sea is the second installment in The Singer Tales, a series of interconnected standalone novels set on the continent of Providore, where magic is harnessed by singers. Each story follows a different heroine navigating everything from miniature elves to brutish giants as she chases her own happily ever after. If you enjoy strong heroines, clean romance, and fantasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, discover the world of The Singer Tales today.

In Elenas Welt haben Worte die Macht über Leben und Tod - aber keine so sehr wie ihre eigenen.Als Tochter von Ladenbesitzern wusste Elena immer, dass ihr die Mysterien des Schreibens und Lesens verborgen bleiben würden. Nur magisch Geborene können es riskieren, die Macht zu nutzen, die durch Stift und Papier entfesselt werden kann. Bis Elena eine unmögliche neue Fähigkeit entdeckt und sich der Magierelite anschließen muss.Aber da sich das Königreich im Krieg befindet, können sich die Obrigkeiten nicht entscheiden, ob Elena einen Gewinn darstellt, oder eine Bedrohung, die eliminiert werden muss. Ohne Verbündete und ohne Sachkenntnisse wird Elena in die Welt der Königlichen Akademie gestoßen, wo sie all ihren Verstand, ihre Stärke und ihre neuen Fähigkeiten braucht, um zu beweisen, dass sie sich ihren Platz dort verdient hat.Doch als die Angriffe immer persönlicher werden, reichen Verstand und Stärke nicht mehr aus. Elena muss sich an ihre neuen Freunde und einen rätselhaften Prinzen wenden, um das geheimnisvolle Potenzial ihrer Worte zu entschlüsseln und ihr erstes Jahr als Magierlehrling zu überleben.Wenn du starke Heldinnen, fantastische Welten, Abenteuer, Intrigen und Romanzen liebst, dann ist Die sprechende Magierin garantiert etwas für dich!Die sprechende Magierin Lesereihenfolge:Stimme der MachtStimme des GebotsStimme der HerrschaftStimme des Lebens

Kali has always dreamed of adventure, but she never expected to find it in the company of a talking cat. Puss definitely has an agenda, but he isn't sharing it with her. All she knows is that he wants a miller's child to accompany him across the Great Desert to the mysterious lands beyond.Kali doesn't mean to let her opportunity go, even if she doesn't understand the purposes of the mysterious creature at her side. But when she encounters thieves and misadventure, she realizes something bigger is underway. Her people are under threat, and she can't turn her back on them-no matter how irritated she is by the fellow traveler who turns up wherever she goes. Kali knows Xavier isn't to be trusted, but she and Puss need his help. Only together can they avoid the traps laid for her and uncover the truth.In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Puss in Boots, a miller's daughter will have to trust a tricksy cat and a handsome young man if the three of them have any hope of saving her people.If you enjoy clean romance, adventure, and intrigue, then try the books in the Return to the Four Kingdoms series now! These interconnected fairy tale retellings each feature a different heroine who finds herself friendless in a strange land and who must fight to save her new home and win her happily ever after.