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August 21, 2026

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Stone and Bone

Stone and Bone

By Leila Ashcroft

Dr. Eliana Voss has spent her career proving the impossible has an ordinary explanation. Then a DNA sample crosses her desk that shouldn't exist—a genetic sequence tied to a "mineral substrate" with no known origin, n...

Dr. Eliana Voss has spent her career proving the impossible has an ordinary explanation. Then a DNA sample crosses her desk that shouldn't exist—a genetic sequence tied to a "mineral substrate" with no known origin, no known relatives, and no rational place in the tree of life. When the mysterious Helix Institute offers her a research fellowship at a remote sanctuary in the Scottish Highlands, Ellie tells herself she's chasing the science. She isn't chasing a legend. She isn't prepared for what's waiting in the mountains. Behind the walls of a fortress that looks like a research station and feels like something far older, Ellie discovers a species science has never documented: gargoyles—ancient, intelligent, and dying. Chief among them is a guardian who has watched over the mountain in silence for three hundred years, and who was never supposed to let a human close enough to see him at all. As Ellie is drawn deeper into a hidden world of secrecy, treaties, and a centuries-old organization with its own agenda, she and the guardian find something neither expected: a connection that defies every rule keeping their two worlds apart. But the sanctuary is under threat, the gargoyles' survival hangs on a genetic mystery only Ellie can solve, and the truth Helix has been hiding may be more dangerous than the monsters themselves.

These Murky Hells

These Murky Hells

By Rosie Forest

Luna was trained to kill. She spent her entire life knowing that her purpose was to assassinate an enemy, to eradicate a threat. But, once she does, something is unlocked within her. A thirst for blood. A hunger fo...

Luna was trained to kill. She spent her entire life knowing that her purpose was to assassinate an enemy, to eradicate a threat. But, once she does, something is unlocked within her. A thirst for blood. A hunger for death. As she learns more about her past and her new instincts, she realises she can't trust anyone. Not even herself. What happens when the chosen one chooses herself?

The Shattered Crown of Blood and Gold

The Shattered Crown of Blood and Gold

By Rosie Forest

On the night of her Claiming ceremony, 19 year old Kassya Sylthana is gifted her family's Magyck, and officially named heir to the Aelvalian throne. However, when rebel forces attack, she's forced to flee the castle with...

On the night of her Claiming ceremony, 19 year old Kassya Sylthana is gifted her family's Magyck, and officially named heir to the Aelvalian throne. However, when rebel forces attack, she's forced to flee the castle with a man she only just met, leaving her mother and home behind. Together, the duo navigate the land of Aelvale, and she realises that the world is a very different place from what she had thought. How many truths will she have to uncover, and how far will she have to go to take back her Kingdom?

Fletcher: ~Crystals of Memory Book 1~

Fletcher: ~Crystals of Memory Book 1~

By P.S. Power

By bestselling Author P.S. Power You only get one shot at a second chance... As death sought his last breath, the mind of the historian and storykeeper Farad Ibn Istel was placed in one of the very rare crystals of memor...

By bestselling Author P.S. Power You only get one shot at a second chance... As death sought his last breath, the mind of the historian and storykeeper Farad Ibn Istel was placed in one of the very rare crystals of memory… Now, a long time later, he awakens, tasked with saving the life of a young boy. A thing that no one else can do. Once accomplished he is stuck there, his ancient and disciplined mind mixed with that of a young child, the rambunctious and lazy boy known as Anders Brolly… To give the innocent child the life he deserves, old Farad will have to change. Adapt and find a new path through the world. That of magic and warcraft. It may not be possible for an old hermit to pull off. Especially with an ancient evil coming back into the world. One that knows him all too well… This is the first book in the amazing new series that everyone has been waiting for!

Between

Between

By Maureen A. Miller

New York City hides a portal to another world.Six years ago, Marda lost her husband and daughters to a portal linking Earth to her planet. It was supposed to be safe—just an ancient corridor between two worlds. But somet...

New York City hides a portal to another world.Six years ago, Marda lost her husband and daughters to a portal linking Earth to her planet. It was supposed to be safe—just an ancient corridor between two worlds. But sometimes, people get trapped inside it.Marda calls that void the BETWEEN.Now the portal is acting up again. In the middle of Central Park, people are vanishing.Ben, a burnt-out Wall Street analyst.Lily, a dreamer trapped in a suffocating life.Tony, a young caregiver with nothing left to lose.Their paths collide in a place that defies logic.The BETWEEN took Marda's family. Now she's willing to let it take her too—if it means she can find them again.From USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen A. Miller comes an emotional sci-fi mystery about loss, resilience, and a mother's refusal to give up.This is the first book in a series, but it can be read as a standalone novel. No cliffhangers.EXCERPT:   Marda stepped up to a window, gazing out at the field mirrored twenty times over on the monitors circling the interior of the turret. This quiet stretch of land hosted the Eastern Quadrant Portal. It usually remained invisible on both ends, but she carried the instrumentation on her belt to reveal it as the glowing, pulsing tunnel that it was.   "Two days," she said. "I'm going through in two days. It gives me time to gather the equipment I need and to talk to Billy, or whoever is going to come with me."   "We both know it should be me."Marda clamped her lips tight before turning around. Yep, there was the reflection she didn't want to see in his vibrant eyes.   "I need you here," she said simply.   "Marda—"   She hoisted her palm flat in his direction. "You're the only one I trust to get me back here."   Air fled Hornan's chest and he sagged back in his seat. "Well, that's the most reasonable thing you've said in days. It gives me faith that you're worried about coming back."   "I don't have a death wish, Hornan." Was that true? "My whole life has been about guarding that bridge." She pointed out the window. "My duty—" she raised her eyes to the vaulted ceiling, always suspecting they were listening, "—is not to the Council. My duty is to Carpes, and even to Earth. Someone has to be their advocate. They don't even know about the portal, so someone has to protect them."

Must Love Moss and Moonshine: A Cozy Fantasy Romance

Must Love Moss and Moonshine: A Cozy Fantasy Romance

By Maisy Magill

A forest-bound dryad longing for connection.A traveling artisan who's lost her way—and her memory.An ancient forest determined to mend two lonely hearts.Desperate to quit the vagabond life, traveling enchanted jewelry ar...

A forest-bound dryad longing for connection.A traveling artisan who's lost her way—and her memory.An ancient forest determined to mend two lonely hearts.Desperate to quit the vagabond life, traveling enchanted jewelry artisan Tansy Foxglove is determined to get to the autumn market in the village of Moonshine Hollow. Nothing will stand in her way… except an ancient forest that has its own plans.When Tansy sets off for the village, she definitely doesn't mean to get lost in an enchanted wood. She certainly does not intend to lose her memory. And she wasn't planning to be irresistibly drawn to the ancient glade's dryad caretaker.Kellen's life is one of solitude. He has no interest in interacting with the outside world. He's perfectly happy with his solitary life. Right? When a beautiful Sylvan elf who has lost her memory appears in his forest, he has no choice but to take care of her. But when taking care turns to simmering attraction, will this loner change his ways? What happens when her memories return? Will their magical connection survive?Must Love Moss & Moonshine is the prequel to the enchanting cozy fantasy Moonshine Hollow series, introducing us to the magical town of Moonshine Hollow and its residents.Each novel in the series can be read as a stand-alone.Perfect for lovers of steamy fantasy rom-com, romantasy, and cozy fantasy romance with a dash of spice! Fans of Kimberly Lemming, Heather Fawcett, and Cora Crane will devour this super cozy but very passionate tale of magic, romance, and redemption.

Warden's Justice

Warden's Justice

By Aaron Hodges

☆☆☆☆☆ - "It's way past my bedtime, but I couldn't put this book down. I want to learn more about everything. The plot is great, the characters are engaging, the pace is fast, and the frustration is perfect." - MWHThe Mag...

☆☆☆☆☆ - "It's way past my bedtime, but I couldn't put this book down. I want to learn more about everything. The plot is great, the characters are engaging, the pace is fast, and the frustration is perfect." - MWHThe Magisterium will not be challenged.They do not want you thinking for yourself.Otherwise, you might realise there are questions they cannot answer.Kaila Dwyn only ever dreamed of becoming a Warden, a protector of her people. So when she discovers an intruder in her village stealing precious agimet crystals, she does what any loyal subject of the Magisterium would do—she tries to stop him. But as the pair wrestle for control of the crystal, something awakens in Kaila. Something powerful. Something forbidden. Magic. Now Kaila finds herself hunted by the very heroes she once worshipped. Nothing is as the Magisterium taught her to believe, and pursued by a monstrosity of iron and magic, Kaila must unlock her hidden powers if she's to survive. But there is only one man who can teach her the magic of the Elysian—Theron, the man who destroyed her life. Can Kaila set aside the past and join forces with the Elysian thief?Dive into this gripping epic fantasy, a thrilling blend of sword and sorcery in the spirit of Mistborn and The Shannara Chronicles. Journey with Kaila Dwyn as she faces betrayal, forbidden magic, and a fight for survival that will keep you enthralled until the very last page.

The Viking Tales Box Set Books #1-3

The Viking Tales Box Set Books #1-3

By W.J. May

They say some people are favored by the gods. Others need to make their own luck.Book 1There is a single lesson in the heart of every Viking: Those who use magic are put to death.When a handsome young warrior rides into...

They say some people are favored by the gods. Others need to make their own luck.Book 1There is a single lesson in the heart of every Viking: Those who use magic are put to death.When a handsome young warrior rides into her village and Liv barely has time to notice. There is coin to be made with the arrival of the king.But the fates have other plans.The two strike up a friendship that grows closer, even though Liv knows she will never rise above her station.She makes a promise that even though she cannot love him, she will protect him.And that promise will require the greatest sacrifice of all.Book 2Witch.In the blink of an eye, Liv's hard-fought life turned upside-down. Not only had she used her powers in the open and exposed her secret, she had done so in front of the king's own soldiers. No sooner had the dust settled, than she was arrested before the entire settlement and sentenced to death. Alone in a prison cell, she begins to think about where things went wrong...The fabric of the realm might be slowly changing, but it was still ingrained in the heart of every Viking child, never to suffer a witch. The clock is ticking, but all hope isn't lost. Erik owes a heavy debt, and feels the weight of that burden.Is it possible to escape the consequences of her actions? Even if she could run, would her chances be any better out in the wild? The executioner comes at dawn, and two people are considering opposite sides of the same question: When a life hangs in the balance... is it possible to walk away?Book 3What do we do with witches…?With the smoke from the settlement still hanging in the air behind them, Liv and Eric strike out on foot into the wilderness. But the fates weave a twisted story, and it isn't the escape either of them had in mind. Cut off from Trina by the arrival of the imperial army, the pair find themselves truly stranded, without the hope of either coin or supplies. The woods are rife with danger on the best of days, and that's without the price that had surely been put on their heads.Blood is in the water, and the imperial hounds have caught their scent. But even if they manage to stay ahead of the spears behind them, there's trouble brewing on a different front. A closer front.Liv's not the only one harboring a secret.Sometimes freedom comes at too high a cost.The Viking Tales•Adversity - the Prequel•Warrior•Defender•Contender•Affinity•Heroine•VictoryIn a time when Vikings clashed against Romans, and whispers of magic held back the tides, a young woman staggered out of the forest and gave birth to a special child…

The Stormborne Vine

The Stormborne Vine

By Tilly Wallace

Determined spinster vs carnivorous wallflower…In a corner of rural England, Fern Oakby makes a living through her knowledge of botany. An unusual case erupts during a storm when a Boston ivy turns monstrous and…carnivoro...

Determined spinster vs carnivorous wallflower…In a corner of rural England, Fern Oakby makes a living through her knowledge of botany. An unusual case erupts during a storm when a Boston ivy turns monstrous and…carnivorous. However, the solution is not as simple as hacking down the exceedingly rare and hungry plant. The storm also gave life to an origami dragon and bound it to the vine. When a lonely woman pleads with Fern to save the tiny dragon, she is forced to confront a profound question—what defines the value of a life? In a world where ancient magic lingers, every life—no matter how small or strange—holds immeasurable worth. As Fern races against time to unravel dark secrets at the estate, the vine continues to grow. She must find a way to destroy it before it spreads or snatches more lives. Nor, as she discovers, is the little dragon the only life in need of saving…Explore a cozy fantasy series set in Regency England, that celebrates friendship and where magic and nature intertwine.

Galactic Terror: A Space Opera

Galactic Terror: A Space Opera

By Michael Robertson

She once ruled the stars—pilot, hacker, covert operative.Now? Sparks is a ghost, drifting through dive bars and forgotten outposts on the edge of known space. Hunted by blood-soaked memories. Haunted by the things she's...

She once ruled the stars—pilot, hacker, covert operative.Now? Sparks is a ghost, drifting through dive bars and forgotten outposts on the edge of known space. Hunted by blood-soaked memories. Haunted by the things she's done—and the ones she couldn't save.But this shadow life can't last forever.When a stranger—half-lit in neon and speaking in partial truths—offers her a way back, Sparks knows better than to trust him. It reeks of a trap. Maybe it is.But she's done running.She's done hiding.And if this is the path to her own destruction… then so be it.Galactic Terror is the explosive first book in a grim dark space opera series—perfect for fans of firepower, betrayal, and broken heroes who refuse to stay down.

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