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Featured Fantasy: Ghost Night Book Series by Jonathan Moeller

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Featured Fantasy: Ghost in the Ring (Ghost Night Book 1) by Jonathan Moeller

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Caina Amalas was once a deadly Ghost nightfighter, a spy and agent of the Emperor of Nighmar. Now she only wishes to live quietly with her husband.

But civil war grips the Empire, and Caina’s skills are needed against the cruel sorcerers of the malevolent Umbarian Order.

And Caina has a dangerous connection to the Umbarians.

For Caina’s mother had many secrets, secrets that might yet kill Caina herself…

Featured Fantasy: 3 Minutes to Midnight (Midnight Trilogy Book 1) by L.M. Hatchell

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Featured Fantasy: 3 Minutes to Midnight (Midnight Trilogy Book 1) by L.M. Hatchell

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A small Dublin pub …

… holds the key to humanity’s survival.

Who will learn its secret?


Half vampire, half fae, Phoenix is an abomination in the eyes of the supernatural community. Screw them! She’s more than happy to play human in the cosy Irish pub she calls home.

At least until an annoying werewolf comes knocking.

Because Phoenix may be done with the supernatural world, but it’s not quite done with her.

Her birth has triggered a prophecy, and now the clock is ticking. Humanity will be the first to suffer for her existence.

Everything, and everyone, she loves is in danger, and as the body count rises Phoenix must learn to embrace the darkest parts of herself.

Or lose it all.

If you like gripping urban fantasy with some serious attitude, you’ll love this debut novel from Irish author L.M. Hatchell.


***TRILOGY NOW COMPLETE!***

Featured Fantasy: The Fire Prophecy (Hidden Legends: Academy of Magical Creatures Book 1) by Megan Linski

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Featured Fantasy: The Fire Prophecy (Hidden Legends: Academy of Magical Creatures Book 1) by Megan Linski

FREE as of February 13, 2025
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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS Megan Linski and Alicia Rades create a fantasy paranormal world where magic wages war and romance is deadly.

Winner of Best Fantasy Book of the Year by Once Upon a Book. Bronze Medal Winner in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards Contest!

Fire and Water don’t mix.Sophia

I’m Sophia Henley, your typical college freshman. I never expected a lion to be stalking me, nor for fire to come shooting out of my hands to protect my sister. Next thing I know, a drop-dead gorgeous guy shows up on my doorstep to sweep me away to a magical school, where I’ll learn to control my element and bond with a powerful creature called a Familiar.

I don’t believe I’m the savior of an ancient tribe, or the missing piece of a prophecy that’s more myth than reality. Worst of all, I’m forced to enter the Elemental Cup, where I’ll either earn my place in this society… or die trying.

Liam

The night I met Sophia, I didn’t think we’d form an undeniable connection. But I’m from the Water tribe, and she’s fire. I’m forced to push her away even as I’m falling for her.

I lost everything, yet Sophia makes me whole again. Our world is fixed on keeping us apart, but we’re in this tournament together. We have to keep each other alive at any cost— or I’ll give my life for hers. It’s pretty clear.

If I continue to play with fire, I’m going to get burned.

Featured Fantasy: Dragon Shift (Dragons of Kaitstud Book 1) by Clarissa Gosling

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Featured Fantasy: Dragon Shift (Dragons of Kaitstud Book 1) by Clarissa Gosling

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A dragon-sized secret.

A life-changing test.On the continent of Kaitstud, dragons are feared and thought extinct. The four clans who now rule the continent condemn and slaughter any hints of dragons.

In her sixteenth summer Birgith must face her manifestation test with all the others of her age. The test will prove her ability and solidify her place with the Bear Clan that has raised her.

There’s just one problem.Birgith might shift into a bear… But she could also end up a dragon. And if that happens, she’ll end up dead and the four clans of Kaitstud will hunt and slaughter the family she’s never met.

But when the test comes, she is unable to shift at all. She is exiled and classed as a lowly human. Trapped and alone, she fears never being able to escape or find out who she really is.

A group of travelling traders provide a way out, but she is unsure how much trust them. Will they help her with her search, or be the first to join the hunt? Birgith needs to decide before it is too late.

Part bear, part dragon, part human. Is Birgith destined to be an outcast mongrel? Or will her diversity be the answer Kaitstud has been searching for?

Dragon Shift is the first in an exciting new epic fantasy series for young adult readers who love dragons, adventure and strong female characters.

Featured Fantasy: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

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Featured Fantasy: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

$1.99 as of February 10, 2025
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RECOMMENDED: A mesmerizing, lyrical read that kept me up all night. So if that’s your thing pick it up.

In the woods is a glass coffin. It rests on the ground, and in it sleeps a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives….

Hazel and her brother, Ben, live in Fairfold, where humans and the Folk exist side by side. Since they were children, Hazel and Ben have been telling each other stories about the boy in the glass coffin, that he is a prince and they are valiant knights, pretending their prince would be different from the other faeries, the ones who made cruel bargains, lurked in the shadows of trees, and doomed tourists. But as Hazel grows up, she puts aside those stories. Hazel knows the horned boy will never wake.

Until one day, he does….

As the world turns upside down, Hazel has to become the knight she once pretended to be.

The Darkest Part of the Forest is bestselling author Holly Black’s triumphant return to the opulent, enchanting faerie tales that launched her YA career.

*The UK price was still very reasonable when I checked: £2.99

Featured Fantasy: The Way (Volumes of the Vemreaux Book 1) by Mary E. Twomey

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Featured Fantasy: The Way (Volumes of the Vemreaux Book 1) by Mary E. Twomey

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How far would you go to save the people you love?

In a world not divided by race, creed or color, but by blood type, Blue Anders finds herself on the wrong end of fortune’s mercy. Born with a lesser blood type, Blue is raised in The Way, a work camp for A-bloods.

Now Blue must fight against and alongside her violent brother to free their people and end the slavery forced upon her family by the blood drinkers. Standing up to her sociopath brother will be difficult, but admitting what she wants when she meets an intriguing man from the ruling class just might be impossible.

If you like dystopia romance, underdog tales, and a female heroine on a mission, this vampire trilogy is the page-turner for you.

“The Way” is book one in a dystopian trilogy, written by USA Today bestselling author Mary E. Twomey.

Start a new adventure, and read book one today.