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Featured Fantasy: Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross

August 17, 2025 by Carolynn

$1.99 as of August 17, 2025
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“High-fantasy storytelling in the style of His Dark Materials or Lord of the Rings,” this Polish legend retelling is “truly thrilling” (Booklist).

A fierce young queen, neither human nor lynx, who fights to protect a forest humans have long abandoned.

An exhausted young soldier, last of his name, who searches for the brother who disappeared beneath those trees without a trace.

A Golden Dragon, fearsome and vengeful, whose wingbeats haunt their nightmares and their steps.

When these three paths cross at the fringes of a war between monsters and men, the shapeshifter queen and the reluctant hero strike a deal that may finally turn the tide against the rising hordes of darkness. Ren will help Lukasz find his brother . . . if Lukasz promises to slay the Dragon.

But promises are all too easily broken.

This Eastern European fantasy debut, inspired by the Polish fairy tale “The Glass Mountain,” will take you on a twisting journey full of creeping tension, simmering romance, and haunting folklore.

“Rich and meticulously developed. An immersive world rooted in Polish culture.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Ross delivers a fierce, fully fleshed heroine and a richly textured fantasy with a kind heart.” —Publishers Weekly

“Immediately hooks the reader with its dark and twisted scenery. In a genre full of retellings, this book sets itself apart.” —School Library Journal

“Teeming with mystical creatures and lurking dangers. . . . A page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Don't call the Wolf

Featured Fantasy: Graveyard Shift by Angela Roquet

August 17, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: Graveyard Shift by Angela Roquet

FREE as of August 17, 2025
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A “grim” urban fantasy series full of mythology, dark humor, and paranormal romance!

It’s a hard-knock afterlife…

Lana Harvey is a reaper, and a lousy one at that. She resides in Limbo City, the modern capital of the collective afterlives, where she likes to stick it to the man (the legendary Grim Reaper himself) by harvesting the bare minimum of souls required of her. She’d much rather be hanging out with Gabriel, her favorite archangel, at Purgatory Lounge. But when a shocking promotion falls in her lap, Lana learns something that could unravel the very fabric of Eternity. If the job isn’t completed, there could be some real hell to pay.

If you love urban fantasy steeped in mythology, dark humor, and paranormal romance, then buckle up, buttercup! You’re in for one hell of a ride…

This series is complete at 7 books (plus a short story collection and illustrated guide) but you can catch up with Lana and the gang in LIFE AFTER DEATH, book one of the RETURN TO LIMBO CITY spin-off series!

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Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Angela Roquet, Gravyard Shift, Lana Harvey Reapers Inc

Featured Fantasy: The Changeling Series (Books 1 – 5) by James Fahy

August 16, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: The Changeling Series (Books 1 - 5) by James Fahy

$1.99 as of August 16, 2025
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DISCOVER A MUST-READ EPIC FANTASY SERIES SET IN THE MAGICAL LAND OF THE NETHERWORLDE.

A changeling boy trapped in the mortal world is unaware of a great destiny looming over his head. But the sudden death of his grandmother changes everything . . .

Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Terry Pratchett, Sue Bentley, Impossible Creatures and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: ISLE OF WINDS
Robin Fellows lives a perfectly ordinary life for a twelve-year-old boy. But when his grandmother suddenly dies, a long-lost relative whisks him away to Erlking Hall, a mysterious estate in the solitary countryside. There he discovers he is a Changeling tied to the magical world of the Fae and the house is a gateway to the Fae’s homeland, the Netherworlde, currently caught in a terrible war. Now Robin must adjust to his strange new reality while protecting himself from a four-thousand-year-old prophecy that will drag him straight into battle.

BOOK 2: THE DROWNED TOMB
Robin awaits further training after his previous tutor Lady Eris was revealed to be an agent of the enemy, Strife. Robin is assigned a new mentor to continue his magical learning — her job is to teach Robin in the art of water magic. But before he can make any progress, he is kidnapped by Strife, who suppresses Robin’s magic, leaving him vulnerable. With no escape in sight, Robin must rely on every ounce of his resilience if he stands any chance of surviving and regaining his power.

BOOK 3: CHAINS OF GAIA
Something dark and dangerous stirs deep in the Netherworlde. A violent, primal power has awoken from its slumber after five hundred years, spreading destruction in its wake and leaving no survivors. Robin may be the only one who can put an end to its bloodshed. He and his friends must navigate the deep secrets of the legendary woods, fighting to save its inhabitants and searching for the source of the monster’s power. Because if the power falls into the wrong hands, it would be catastrophic for both the Fae and human world.

BOOK 4: THE GLASSFIRE SERPENT PART I: EMBERS
When Robin and his fellow Fae, Jackalope, take a trip to London, it triggers a series of events that place them in deadly peril. They uncover many magical items from the Fae world, belonging to a human who shouldn’t have this knowledge. Their journey in the human world only grows more dangerous as the threat of Lady Eris is ever present. And in a world with so many innocents, oblivious to the war raging on around them, Robin must make sure they are not caught in the crossfire.

BOOK 5: THE GLASSFIRE SERPENT PART II: ASHES
The unstoppable forces of Lady Eris are tracking Robin’s every step. He sets out to discover the truth behind the Glassfire Serpent, an ancient machine that holds the power to find his missing friends. But the clock is ticking, and the Glassfire Serpent is the only way they can gain access to their enemy’s city and save his friends before it’s too late. And if Robin hopes to defeat the enemy, he will need to make a choice between his friends and his destiny . . .

ENJOY *FIVE* BOOKS OF THRILLING FAE FANTASY IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: James Fahy, The Changeling Series

Featured Fantasy: Experimental Heart Books 1 – 3 by Shannon Pemrick

August 16, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: Experimental Heart Books 1 - 3 by Shannon Pemrick

99¢ as of August 16, 2025
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The first THREE books of the Experimental Heart series in one collection.
Includes Destiny, Pieces, and Secrets.

For a relic of war, death is my inevitable release.

Most people can’t kill without regret, but I don’t have that luxury. I am a tank-created nu-human, and my sole purpose hinges on the whims of my tyrannical maniac creator. Town annihilations to political assassinations—I never disobey.

Until I want more.

When I escape beyond the realm of my former master, my only goal is safety—freedom—a life I always wanted. I should have known my creator would send deadly pursuers. He wants to remind me of what I’m never fated to have.

Then destiny tempts me with the unexpected.

When a dragon—a creature said to be long extinct—offers me a chance at true freedom from my former master’s control, I don’t know what to believe. In my line of work, trust kills. But something is different about this creature….

With nothing to lose, I agree to his terms. Now, I wait. Will he give me the freedom I crave, or did I seal my fate?

EXPERIMENTAL HEART OMNIBUS 1 is the first three books in the Experimental Heart epic dystopian contemporary fantasy series. If you love strong willed heroines overcoming the torment of their past, fate vs choice, and a dash of slow burn romance, dive into the world of Lumaraeon today!

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EXPERIMENTAL HEART (Series complete)
Destiny (#1)
Pieces (#2)
Secrets (#3)
Exposed (#4)
Surrendered (#5)
Reborn (#6)

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Experimental Heart, Shannon Pemrick

Featured Fantasy: Dragons & Lore by Multiple Authors

August 16, 2025 by Carolynn

Dragons & Lore: Nine Dragon Novels Kindle Edition
by Patty Jansen  (Author), James E. Wisher (Author), Lindsay Buroker (Author), Demelza Carlton  (Author), Kandi J. Wyatt (Author), Craig A. Price (Author), Daniel Arenson (Author), Donna Maree Hanson (Author), Salvador Mercer (Author)

FREE as of August 16, 2025
Click for current price: Amazon US, United Kingdom, Australia (Full-price: Amazon Canada*)

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Nine novels by nine authors. Enjoy these mythical tales of other lands with dragons soaring in their skies.

The Bastard Prince – Patty Jansen
The Black Egg – James E. Wisher
Dragon Storm – Lindsay Buroker
Embellish – Demelza Carlton
The Blue Dragon – Salvador Mercer
Dragon’s Future – Kandi J. Wyatt
Blood of Requiem – Daniel Arenson
Dragonia: Rise of the Wyverns – Craig A. Price Jr.
Shatterwing – Donna Maree Hanson

*I am friends with the organizer of this boxset. She has tried multiple times to get Amazon Canada to price match the set to zero, and it always flips back to paid. It is free on Kobo Canada, Google Play Canada, and the Apple’s Canada Store.

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Dragons and Lore, Lindsay Buroker, Multiple Authors, Patty Jansen

Featured Fantasy: Southern Spirits by Angie Fox

August 16, 2025 by Carolynn

FREE as of August 16, 2025
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5 Stars! “Southern charm, a haunting mystery, and a leading lady I want as my BFF!”

One simple mistake…

When out of work graphic designer Verity Long accidentally traps a ghost on her property, she’s saddled with more than a supernatural sidekick—she gains the ability see spirits. It leads to an offer she can’t refuse from the town’s bad boy, who also happens to be the brother of her ex and the last man she should ever partner with.

Ellis Wydell is in possession of a stunning historic property haunted by some of Sugarland Tennessee’s finest former citizens. Only some of them are growing restless—and destructive. He hires Verity to put an end to the disturbances. But soon, Verity learns there’s more to the mysterious estate than floating specters, secret passageways, and hidden rooms.

There’s a modern day mystery afoot, one that hinges on a decades-old murder. Verity isn’t above questioning the living, or the dead. But can she discover the truth before the killer finds her?

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Angie Fox, Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, Southern Spirits

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