"Bride of Stars and Sacrifice" by HR Moore

In a world ravaged by war, peace depends on bonds forged in sacrifice.

A princess, cornered ...

Maria must marry Elex, the Black Prince of Oshe, despite his reputation for brutality and even though she’ll lose the few small freedoms she’s carved out for herself. Elex cares only to end 300 years of war, and if that means marrying the unknown First Daughter of an enemy land, so be it. To their surprise, Maria and Elex discover desire instead of dry duty. With him, Maria can have the life of equality she's always longed for; with her, Elex has the kind of partner he never thought he’d find. Until their promise of happiness is shattered when Elex’s brother steals Maria for himself.

A servant, caged ...

Ava has one goal: endure the brutal life of a tavern wench while dreaming of a rescue she knows will never come. But then she meets Kush: a handsome, wealthy, and ruthless assassin―and possibly her salvation. Kush, however, is also struggling to survive, caged by magic and rules imposed by his lethal father, a man whose approval he desperately needs. Kush and Ava find solace in each other’s arms, but when Ava’s in trouble and she turns to Kush for help, she discovers he's not a safe haven. Instead, he poses the greatest threat she's ever faced.

The fate of worlds hangs on fragile secrets ...

Packed with action and political intrigue, this spicy fantasy romance sweeps through multiple fantasy worlds, following two women who couldn’t be more different. They must save themselves and the ones they love … before their families’ secrets destroy them all.

"Bride of Stars and Sacrifice" is the first book of the Cruel Goddess series, a dual story adult fantasy romance featuring morally grey main characters and strong-willed heroines.

 

About the Author

HR Moore lives in the UK with her husband, two children, and Jackapoo, Lyra. She writes urban fantasy and second world fantasy romance and loves books that combine gripping, fast-paced plots with escapist settings and epic romance. Oh, and she's a sucker for a plot twist...  

"Festival of the Azure Moon" by Larnce Hicks

How far are you willing to travel to find where you belong?

Three worlds. One where magic is born, one where it lives, and one where it goes to die. Don Traveler explores these three worlds on a simple quest. Find his long lost family and finally have a place to call home.

Escorted by the shapeshifting thief, Shalnark, Don journeys across a world full of danger. After an incident with the powerful Church of the Holy Trinity, Shalnark’s cunning may be the one thing protecting Don from those who would see him hang.

When Don uncovers a plot to begin a bloody crusade, he must choose…pursue his family, or save countless lives.

Join Don and Shalnark as they hop between worlds and discover what it truly means to belong somewhere.

"Festival of the Azure Moon" is Book One of the Portal Mage Saga.

 

 

Note: The video below is an Unboxing Video, not a Book Review. 

 

"Swords & Gaslamps. Volume 1" by Carl F Northwood

Release Date: October 2nd 2023.

About "Swords & Gaslamps. Volume 1" by Carl F Northwood:

Nine tales of Sword and Sorcery, Gears and Gaslamps to astound.

In these short stories, our heroes encounter weird and wonderful antagonists such as dragons and spectres, undead and aliens, shapeshifters and curses, lich lords and sorcerers conjuring invasions from other worlds. Will the sword be mighty enough to defeat such foes?

 

 

"Pariah's Moon" and "Pariah's War" by Ian Thomas Healy

"Pariah's Moon" and "Pariah's War" are the first two books of Ian Thomas Healy's "The Pariah of Verigo" series.

Pariah's Moon

Branded on his face and exiled following his forbidden affair with the Princess of Aelfland, Elven soldier Giele seeks redemption on the frontier across the ocean, but even fleeing half a world away isn’t far enough to escape the troubles that follow a marked man.

Pariah's War

Giele Pariah settles among the Horks and prepares to become a father, but the former soldier knows peace can only last so long. A young Hork from a distant tribe reaches out to Giele for help. A coal mine has poisoned their water and brought them to the brink of starvation and Giele is the only Elf who can find common ground between Elves and Horks.

 

Other Formats

 

Audiobook - Pariah's Moon

 

MORE BOOKS BY IAN THOMAS HEALY

Horde

Orc brothers Paug and Milph are tired of polishing their helmets in their underground kingdom, so they leave in search of fame, fortune, and Pleasures of the Flesh. When they find a treasure map and learn a Human hero is seeking the same magical item, the race is on. They head into the wilderness with their companions, a barbarian, a gambler, and a thief, where death hides behind every tree.

Roast Wyvern (and Other Recipes)

Chef Muffin is no adventurer, but she's going to have to figure out how to become one. She's got to prepare a fantastic dish for a royal wedding, using ingredients she's never heard of, that she'll have to travel the breadth of the world to find. If she fails, she loses her livelihood, but if she succeeds, fame and fortune await. And, if she's lucky, she might even find true love into the bargain.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ian Thomas Healy is a prolific writer who dabbles in many different speculative genres. His popular superhero fiction series, the Just Cause Universe, is ever-expanding. He is also the creator of the Writing Better Action Through Cinematic Techniques workshop, which helps writers to improve their action scenes.

When not writing, which is rare, he enjoys watching hockey, reading comic books (and serious books, too), and living in the great state of Colorado, which he shares with his wife, children, house-pets, and approximately five million other people.

Find Ian all over the internet at https://linktr.ee/ianthomashealy