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Protector by Megan Schaulis

Protector

The Selection meets American Ninja Warrior in this dystopian retelling of Esther featuring nanotechnology, royal romance, and a heartfelt quest to make a difference.
Seregn by Brooke Martin

Seregn

A broken young woman and a terminally ill warrior learn to discern God’s voice and realise the power of love and self-sacrifice as they race to save not only a cursed king—but the very world itself.
Rip Tide, Lisa T. Bergren

Rip Tide

After narrowly escaping arrest, Luciana Betarrini hurtles back to medieval Italy.
Carver of Souls, J. J. Fischer

Carver of Souls

The ocean between them isn’t the only thing keeping Sela and Caleb apart.
Ruthless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

Ruthless

Seventeen-year-old, Cottia, made one last deal for her freedom, but it all falls apart when she gets a botched alias.
Why the Sparrow Cries, Hope Bolinger

Why the Sparrow Cries

Will Harper learn to love again, or will an ex-archeologist snag the historical find of the millennium—and the only person she’s felt safe around in years?
Song Child by D. M. Andrews

Song Child

Vladan the merchant accompanies a mysterious young girl in her destiny to defeat an evil that threatens to destroy the world, and in so doing has to confront his own redemption.
The Stones Will Sing by Alanna Vane

The Stones Will Sing

In a world where music is a distant memory, it may be the only thing to secure freedom for a Prince and his country.
The Librarian's Ruse, Thirzah Griffioen

The Librarian’s Ruse

Amelia’s peaceful life as a librarian is cut short when she and her older brother Leon are sent on an errand to Eldnaire, the capital city of the vicious Vilnarian Empire.
Estuary, Lisa T. Bergren
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Estuary

With battles upon their border, and rumors of war growing louder on every front, Lady Tiliani Forelli’s decision could secure her kingdom’s peace… or bring about its destruction.
“Although its portrait of medieval Italy is not wholly convincing, Lisa T. Bergren’s time-travel romance Estuary will sweep away many readers with its romance and excitement.”
The Soul Mark, Jasmine Fisher

The Soul Mark

When mutiny brews on the prison-island of Azazel, a Righteous overseer and a soulless prisoner must work together to stay alive.
The Fox and the Dragon by S. K. Ehra
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The Fox and the Dragon

A shrine maiden with a dangerous secret, a warrior cursed by the gods, and a world on the brink of ruin.
“S. K. Ehra’s The Fox and The Dragon teems with high-stakes combat against formidable foes, yet serves an epic love story with richly developed characters.”
The Art of Misdirection, Jessica Sly

The Art of Misdirection

Adelynn wrestles to escape her recurring nightmares of the Irish magician, while Baze seeks the city’s legendary waters.
Frost, Winter's Lonely Guardian, E. E. Rawls

Frost, Winter’s Lonely Guardian

Seventeen-year-old Norah meets a handsome guy with snowflakes in his hair who says he’ll train her to become the next Winter Guardian.
Sacred Fire by Karen Grunst

Sacred Fire

A young empath must find the dark spirit haunting the holy city before she becomes his prey.
Beauty from Ashes, Pamela Hart

Beauty from Ashes

Prince Arnion must conceal his identity from the people he’s been sent to save, including a young woman he’s inexplicably drawn to.
Defender by C.C. Urie

Defender

Cast out of her family, Larken Hale, the Daughter of the Military, is forced to take up the cause to appease her family.
Silverblood, Jamie Foley

Silverblood

Brooke accepts a marriage alliance she knows she’ll soon regret. Meanwhile, an Emberhawk prince is seeding a rebellion.
Final Chance, E. B. Roshan

Final Chance

Preen is convinced she can rescue her husband, but before long she realizes she’s the one in danger.
Wrong Place, Right Time, E. B. Roshan

Wrong Place, Right Time

Anna and Boris must decide if they will allow the hatred that is destroying their city to tear them apart too.
Emberhawk, Jamie Foley
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Emberhawk

The elementals have decided they’re gods, and humans are nothing but fuel for their fire.
“Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.”
Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Adela's Curse, Claire M. Banschbach

Adela’s Curse

A young faery risks everything to defeat an evil witch before she dooms an innocent human.

The Carnelian Legacy

Marisa MacCallum always believed the man of her dreams was out there somewhere. The problem is — he’s in a parallel universe.
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Illusion, Frank Peretti
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Illusion

Dane and Mandy, a popular magic act for forty years, are separated by a car wreck. Then Mandy awakes in the past, with truly magical abilities.
“Frank Peretti’s last novel creates a romantic world with sci-fi flourishes where likeable heroes, villain twists, and familiar places sell a dramatic performance.”

From Darkness Won

Achan steps into his role as Crown Prince and prepares for war. But war against whom? Could Esek still be alive? Has Lord Nathak taken Esek’s place? Or is the mysterious Hadad the true enemy Achan must confront? Book 3 in the Blood of Kings series by Jill Williamson.

The Healer’s Apprentice

Lord Hamlin, the future ruler of the region, is injured and Rose must overcome her squeamishness to save him. He is everything that is noble and good. But he is already betrothed to a mysterious woman in hiding. Romantic medieval fantasy by Melanie Dickerson.

To Darkness Fled

Chased by an evil prince, Achan, Vrell, and the Kingsguard knights plunge into Darkness. They head north, for Tsaftown and Ice Island, where they must free an army that can help them fight for Er’Rets. Book 2 in the Blood of Kings fantasy series by Jill Williamson.

By Darkness Hid

Young Achan Cham dreams of serving in the Kingsguard Knights, but he is a stray—worse than a slave—and such aspirations are out of his reach. Worse, Achan is beginning to hear strange voices in his head. Book 1 in the Blood of Kings fantasy series by Jill Williamson.

Gallimore

Jessica Neale’s faith is lost the day of her husband’s death, and with it, her belief in love. In a journey to find peace, she encounters a gentle, green-eyed stranger who leads her to the ruins of the medieval castle, Gallimore. Romantic fantasy by Michelle Griep.
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The Scarlet Trefoil

Despite the baron’s noble talk and pretended peace, Lionell lures Tahn into a trap that will secure his own hold on the House of Trent. Can Tahn free his true love? Or will his dream be forever lost? Book 3 in L.A. Kelly’s medieval fantasy series.
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Return To Alastair

Return to Alastair is the continuing tale of an unlikely hero who must learn the power of forgiving others — and forgiving himself — in order to accept the love of a good lady. Medieval fantasy by L. A. Kelly.
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Legend Of The Emerald Rose

After the deaths of King Arthur and Guenevere, Merlin’s son Shadoe un Hollo Tors and warrior princess Emerald Rose Rayn must join together, fight sorcery and demons, and save the Isle of Might. Medieval fantasy by Linda Wichman.

Tahn

Trained in his youth to be a mercenary but troubled by the deeds of his past, Tahn must now choose between the commands of a master and the urgings of his own good conscience. Medieval fantasy by L. A. Kelly.
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Double Vision

Three secrets. Two women. One man. No time. Romantic technothriller for adult readers, by Randall Ingermanson.
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Nicole Of Prie Mer

17-year-old Nicole, daughter of a humble tailor, has several marriage prospects. But these are dark times in the land of Lystra, and Nicole discovers that in the presence of evil, even good men may veil the truth. Romantic fantasy by Robin Hardy.
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