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Featured Fantasy: The Once and Future King by T. H. White

March 26, 2022 by Carolynn

Recommended! One of my favorite fantasy books of all time!
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T. H. White’s masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations.

Once upon a time, a young boy called “Wart” was tutored by a magician named Merlyn in preparation for a future he couldn’t possibly imagine. A future in which he would ally himself with the greatest knights, love a legendary queen and unite a country dedicated to chivalrous values. A future that would see him crowned and known for all time as Arthur, King of the Britons.

During Arthur’s reign, the kingdom of Camelot was founded to cast enlightenment on the Dark Ages, while the knights of the Round Table embarked on many a noble quest. But Merlyn foresaw the treachery that awaited his liege: the forbidden love between Queen Guenever and Lancelot, the wicked plots of Arthur’s half-sister Morgause and the hatred she fostered in Mordred that would bring an end to the king’s dreams for Britain—and to the king himself.

“[The Once and Future King] mingles wisdom, wonderful, laugh-out-loud humor and deep sorrow—while telling one of the great tales of the Western world.”—Guy Gavriel Kay

Featured Sci-fi: The Dauntless (Star Legend Book 5) by J.J. Green

March 21, 2022 by Carolynn

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Peril on Earth and in outer space

The global war is over, but a new threat to human civilization has emerged.

What the threat is exactly no one knows, yet the Britannic Alliance is doing all it can to protect Earth. A new starship capable of interstellar travel, the Dauntless, is under construction.

Meanwhile, Taylan Ellis’s search for her children continues. She must get to Australia to help in the hunt for the Crusader child traffickers, but she can’t even afford the ticket.

Will the Dauntless save Earth? Will Taylan be reunited with her kids? What is the connection?

The Dauntless is book five in the epic space fantasy adventure, Star Legend.

Featured Science Fiction: Last Resistance the Complete Series by Haley Stone

March 20, 2022 by Carolynn

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Get the Last Resistance Box Set, featuring all three books in the award-winning series. A post-robot-apocalypse romp filled with machines, clones, rebellion, and plenty of twists. Perfect for fans of Orphan Black, Westworld, Robopocalypse, and Terminator

Rhona has battled the malevolent A.I. intent on wiping out humanity since the first Machinations began—until she’s killed during a rescue mission gone wrong. Now, Rhona awakens to find herself transported to a new body, complete with her DNA and her personality.

She’s a clone… of herself. Except for her missing memories. Some of which could potentially turn the tide of the war.

Trapped in the shadow of the life she knew and rejected by the man who once loved her, the reincarnated Rhona must fight to secure her place among old friends and newfound enemies—and quickly. For the machines are inching closer to exterminating humanity for good. And only Rhona, whoever she is now, can save them.

Buy this special edition omnibus to experience this complete Post-Apocalyptic series from Hayley Stone.

This boxset contains three full-length novels:
Book 1: Machinations
Book 2: Counterpart
Book 3: Architect

Featured Fantasy: Archdruid (Rogues of Magic Series Book 2) by Tiffany Shand

March 18, 2022 by Carolynn

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She’s true archdruid. He has the power to destroy the realm.

Urien’s sole will is to conquer the lands of Almara. He will do anything to reach that goal. The only thing between him and the right to rule are his half-siblings. He has already defeated one. Only one remains between him and the throne. With the help of his mother’s powerful dark magic, Urien stretches his might across the realm to force everyone to submit to his will.

Ann is the last sibling who stands in Urien’s way. If he succeeds in taking the throne, the world will burn under his reign. Her escape from Urien’s dark army brings her home. The druid refuge is her last chance to defeat her brother. Will the druids side with their leader or turn against her?

One will evolve to become more powerful. One will be erased from existence.

Featured Fantasy: Bound by Blood (Rogues of Magic Series Book 1) by Tiffany Shand

March 18, 2022 by Carolynn

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Her parents slain. Her throne taken. Now everyone thinks she’s the murderer.

Ann was destined to become the Archdruid—now she’s spent five years as a rogue where magic has been outlawed by her usurper, Orla, the demon who ruined her life. Ann’s bloodline holds the key Orla needs to throw the five lands of Almara into complete and utter chaos—but she’ll have to catch her first.

While on the run with her brother Xander and her best friend Edward Rohn, Ann collects the rogues of magic to her cause. Magic might be outlawed, but this isn’t the first time the five lands has been ruled by a tyrant, but it is the first time Ann is here to lead a rebellion of magical outcasts. It’s finally time to fight back.

Featured Science Fiction: The Fractured Empire (The World Apart Series Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle

March 18, 2022 by Carolynn

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Clark and Adelaide think their lives can’t get any worse. Until they meet each other.

Adelaide — heiress to the wealthiest man in the Ceithren Empire — has felt a void since her sister’s death. Just as she’s resigned herself to the empty life her father chose for her, a relic from a world that shouldn’t exist plunges her into chaos.

Clark — son of the greatest terrorist the empire has ever known — is still reeling from his father’s death. Since then, his life has boiled down to two things: his brothers and his next mission. When his mission to bring back a mystical artifact goes awry, he’s forced to choose between getting the job done and saving the life of a spoiled socialite.

But Clark isn’t the only one after the artifact.

He and Adelaide must work together to survive… if only they can manage to avoid killing each other before their enemies have the chance.

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