"The Wood Witch's Daughter" by Kate Seger

Arianette, the orphaned daughter of the Wood Witch of the Greenwood, could not help but be drawn to the strange music in the forest on the night of the Rite - when the Veil between the worlds is at its thinnest.

After being lured by a shadowy woman into the war-ravaged Ethereal Realms and bound by a bargain with a wayward Fae lord, Arianette is torn between two worlds - and two strikingly different men. With both the impetuous Skylord and his stoic half-brother seeking to win her heart, the deepest betrayal of all may come from within as they band together to solve the mystery of Arianette's origins... before the Fae Courts burn.

But the truth about who - and what- Arianette is might be far more dangerous than they could have imagined, and the hand that destiny has dealt may not be the one Arianette intends to play.

"The Wood Witch's Daughter" is the first book in a series. 

Below is an unboxing video featuring "The Wood Witch's Daughter" by Kate Seger.

 

 

"The Force of Magic: Book One" by Hunter Chadwick

As long as anyone can remember, the Dominion has held the land of Cairn within its iron grasp. Using overwhelming force and powerful magic, they are seemingly unbeatable. Now the Overlord, ruler of all, is failing. He has ordered the Guild of the Helm, powerful sorcerers and magic users, to find a cure for his wasting health.

A young soldier... desperate to return home to help his mother on their family farm, volunteers for their experiments, with unexpected results.

A young girl... taken from her family, abused, and handed over for a life of servitude is called to join the experiments.

Can these two young heroes overcome their fears to stand against such a great evil?

"The Force of Magic: Book One" is the first of a series by Hunter Chadwick.

Below is an unboxing video featuring "The Force of Magic".

"The Arrow and the Crown" by Emma C. Fox

 Ever since Anna can remember, she has avoided the ancient Grünwald Forest, where her parents disappeared years ago. Everyone in the kingdom of Weissburg knows the forest is haunted. Tales abound of vengeful spirits that lurk among the trees, and of a Beast that has taken the lives of peasants, knights, and the king’s own son.

But when the Beast emerges after seven silent years to wreak havoc on the kingdom, Anna braves all her fears to confront him. She soon discovers that there's more to the Beast than she realized—and more to herself than she ever imagined. 

"The Arrow and the Crown" is a retelling of the classic story by Emma C. Fox.

 

 Below is a two part unboxing video featuring "The Arrow and the Crown".

 

 

"Talin and the Tree: The Legend" by Stephanie DosSantos

It's more than just a tree...

An island's sacred tree hides a portal to an underground world full of mystical energies --and the shocking truth that local superstitions are much more than just myths as a forgotten legend awaits revival!

When Talin, a bullied outcast, unexpectedly plunges into the portal and is chosen to fill the long-vacant role of island Healer, the reluctant teen must make a difficult decision: accept his destiny or let the power that comes with it fall into the evil hands of his rival who believes he is the next Healer.

But only one youth can claim the decades-old title...and the battle won’t be easy.

If Talin is to keep the legend alive for future generations, he must face challenges like never before --and stay alive long enough to navigate between both worlds.

"Talin and the Tree: The Legend" is the first in the series by Stephanie DosSantos. See also the second book "Talin and the Tree: The Elimination".

 

Below is an unboxing video featuring "Talin and the Tree".

 

"The Girl in the Red Hoodie" by Charles Moffat

Yasmeena is an immigrant who works at her father's boxing gym. When the city of Toronto is targeted by a group of white nationalists who take hostages inside the CN Tower and conduct terrorist attacks across the city she ends up being at the right place at the right time, and discovers her seemingly supernatural fighting instincts: Something called 'Boxer's Intuition'.

Becoming a vigilante was never her plan, but as the terrorists continue to conduct attacks and assassinations she ends up in a fight for survival and has only her boxing skills to help her and her family survive.

"The Girl in the Red Hoodie" is a coming of age / magical realism story of a would-be superhero, written by Toronto author / boxing instructor Charles Moffat.

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Below is an unboxing video featuring "The Girl in the Red Hoodie".

"Dragonsown" by Erika Leigh Agnew

Traitors. Tragedy. Deadly family secrets drenched in dragon lore.
Sounds like just another day in the Kingdom of Ryk.

Kael of Renwick can’t understand why people think he is odd. 

Yes, he hears disembodied voices, occasionally sleepwalks, and sees visions of his dead mother. 

But Kael was coming of age, surely it was just growing pains? 

Kael can’t ask his twin brother. Keaton would just make fun of him. He can’t ask his father, a prominent duke, the man despised him. As usual, Kael must face his troubles alone. 

Besides, why are people concerned about Kael when Ryk had real dangers brewing?  

Wild rumors spread that dragons, long believed extinct, gather throughout the countryside. Reports come of an imminent invasion by an enemy isle. Kael is frightened. He refuses to admit he is ill, but the condition is worsening, he’s beginning to doubt his sanity.

Kael thinks his life can’t get more complicated, that is, until he is confronted by a magical beast.

The beast escorts him to the lair of a hostile, draconic society, the Dragonsown.  

They claim Kael is one of them. 

Perhaps there is validity to Kael being thought odd after all.

Dragonsown is the first book in its series. If you enjoy relatable protagonists, fantastical creatures and action, this series is for you. Buy today to embark on a journey of self-discovery, facing adversity and encounters with dragons!

Below: Unboxing video of "Dragonsown".

 

"Legend of the Falcon Prince" by S. Judith Bernstein

When the world runs red who can you trust?

The Crimson Age is a time of peril, of upheaval, slaughter and endless war. Dia knows this all too well. A disinherited prince with a secret that could destroy him, Dia has spent the last six years building a web of favors and secrets in his father’s court, hoping to use that power to change the kingdom from within. But when the politics of the palace turn suddenly deadly everything he’s built is about to come crashing down. His very life in danger Dia must outwit his opponents or face execution.

To make matters worse Dia is now being blackmailed by Calix, a mysterious royal guard with an agenda of his own who’s found his way to some of the prince’s most dangerous secrets. Yet maybe Calix could provide the very opportunity Dia needs. With nowhere else to turn and time running out, Dia seeks to turn his blackmailer into the ally he needs to survive the deadly game of politics and power. After all he can’t grant favors if he’s dead, can he?

"Legend of the Falcon Prince" is the first entry in a Young Adult LGBTQ series by S. Judith Bernstein.

 

"Riyati Rebirth" by Kai Zeal

With great power comes your past incarnations and future self playing chess with your existence.

Her whole life, Kylie Rae had been concerned with appeasing her demanding, achievement-focused mother while enjoying an otherwise peaceful teenage life of sleeping late and hanging out with friends after school.

That all changes after she learns she’s the reincarnation of a destroyed magic kingdom’s crown princess after she and her two closest friends end up in a life-threatening situation. Now she has her past incarnations and somehow her own future self as distinct consciousnesses in her head, each with their own agenda — one that doesn’t necessarily line up with Kylie’s own interests.

Even worse, her past two incarnations were killed by the same man… and he’s coming for her next. If she doesn’t adapt to her new life of magic and secrets, making A’s to appease her mom will be the least of her concerns — she’ll be just as dead as the incarnations body-sharing with her.

Riyati Rebirth is the first book in a new adult/adult contemporary, low dark fantasy series that seeks to explore themes of identity, legacy, generational trauma, and finding your own path in life. The series is set in the modern day fictional Southern US town of Opal Pines and includes multiple first person perspectives with characters across a range of queer, neurodiverse, and socioeconomic statuses.

 

"Balance" by Inghild Økland

A runaway princess. Time-twisting magic. When a handsome stranger comes to save her, rejection is what he’ll find.

Horrified by the prospect of an arranged marriage, Princess Vildi escapes home and smarmy suitors in favor of the adventure she always wanted. But upon entering the desert, she discovers that she’s hunted by a sinister, unknown enemy intent on her life. A desperate game of cat and mouse begins. Alone and trapped in the clutches of deadly magic, rescue comes in the form of a handsome stranger.

But Sirion is as mysterious as he is charming. As Princess Vildi feels herself falling for her savior, she realizes her very freedom and survival are in peril. For deeply hidden secrets seem to hide in the depths of his stormy blue eyes.

Can she risk her life to give him her heart?

Balance is a strangers-to-lovers story about a headstrong heroine, time-twists, and a stranger’s dark secret. If you like fantasy, romance, and a touch of danger, let yourself be whisked away on Vildi’s journey.

 

"A Thief Among Liars" by E. A. Whyte

Ceylon, thief and Daughter of the Underworld, has always known she would succeed her father’s command of the kingdom’s most ruthless guild. But when she botches a job—foiled by her sworn enemy, Malachi—her father’s faith in her crumbles, and Ceylon is given one final chance to prove herself: steal the heart of her enemy or lose her chance to lead.

Though Ceylon’s romantic experience is, well, non-existent, she won’t risk her future position for anything, and she infiltrates his guild. But Malachi has his own agenda, and the longer Ceylon is with him, the more she realizes her father has been keeping secrets from her—like importing enough ammunition to start a world war. With the fate of her kingdom in the balance, Ceylon must decide who to trust, who to love, and who to kill. And if there is any limit to what she’ll give to become the leader of the Underworld... including her own heart.

Daring thieves and long-time rivals makes E.A. Whyte's debut novel "A Thief Among Liars" perfect for fans of Dance of Thieves and Six of Crows.

Content warnings: language, violence, familial abuse, guns, poisoning, hostages

 

"Threads of Fate" by Lana J. Williams

Ten Sovereigns guard the fragile balance of existence: Life, Death, Mercy, Revenge, Pleasure, Pain, Fury, Peace, Joy, and Sorrow. Bound by ancient Law, they may whisper to mortals and guide them within the limits of their charge. But above all, one command endures: to love a mortal is forbidden.

Eira, Sovereign of Peace, has always obeyed. Her realm is still and kept in Balance until she meets Adrian, a mortal artist whose paintings capture the impossible: the very threads of destiny itself. Drawn to him against her will, Eira crosses the veil again and again, risking discovery and the disruption of Balance.

When the Fates learn what Eira has done, the Sovereigns are divided. Some demand punishment, others see opportunity, and the Loom begins to unravel. To protect Adrian, Eira must face her siblings, the Laws that bind her, and the truth about who Adrian really is.

A forbidden love.
A secret older than the Sovereigns.
And a choice that could shatter the threads of existence forever.

Threads of Fate is the first installment in the sweeping romantasy saga Chronicles of the Sovereigns.

 

"By Wingéd Chair" by Kendra Merritt

Rolling around in the worst fashion accessory ever…

Seventeen-year-old Merry has mucked up another chance to get into the University of Magecraft, so she doesn’t have time to deal with shape-changing creatures bent on stealing memories from the people of Woodshire. That’s her father’s job. But when an outlaw mage mistakes her for a damsel in distress on a drenched train platform, she’s dragged into a fight with the monsters and a sheriff mad enough to use them.

She’d never admit it out loud but the mage is actually kind of fun to work with–when she doesn’t want to run him over with her chair. And he’s exactly the ally she needs when the monsters go after her father’s memories. But with bad guys who can look like friends and friends who look like outlaws, Merry has to decide who to trust and whether returning the stolen memories of those she cares about most is worth giving up her chance to finally earn respect as a mage.

NOTE: "By Wingéd Chair" is an anthology series of related stories designed to be read in any order. 

 

"Summer's Revenge" by Emma K. C. Couette

Two kingdoms, two seasons, and a feud as old as the realm itself.

Prince Isanfier and Princess Skiansy of Summer were four years old when their parents were murdered in their sleep. Twelve years have passed since, but the tragedy has not lost its sting, and Isan is determined to avenge them. He suspects the assassin hails from within the icy clutches of Winter, a kingdom that has always wanted to bring Summer to its knees.

When his uncle, King Arkenier, declares war, Isan sees it as the perfect opportunity to give Winter what it deserves, while his sister fears it will plunge the entire realm into chaos. Isan is willing to do whatever it takes to get revenge, but he is unprepared for the challenges he will face along the way.

His quest will test his strength - both mental and physical - as he braves the Edgewood, fights battles on snow covered fields, and learns of a curse that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

How far will Isan's vengeance take him and will he even recognize himself in the mirror when it is all said and done?

 

Summer's Revenge is the first book of a series by Emma K. C. Couette.

 

"The Keeper" by C. M Neary

YOUNG ADULT FANTASY EDITION

• The skies turned crimson.

• A boy runs from his curse.

• Souls whisper his name.

• Magic mirrors hide the truth.

• Destiny is calling… will he answer?

A crimson vision signals their arrival. Can one strange boy turn his trouble into a powerful gift to save them all?

Raven Brown never fit in. Burdened with his deceased mother's gift to absorb recently passed souls, the haunted teen would trade every bit of his power just to see her again. Already fearing discovery of his ability, he flees when sudden red skies mark the return of an age-old enemy.

Escaping through magical mirrors, Raven and his friends hunt for answers to the truth of who he really is. But without the secret to harnessing the curse he inherited, the young man's efforts could all be in vain…

Can this brave youth unlock his ancestral mystery and fulfill his destiny?

The Keeper is the chilling first book in The Keeper Series. If you like heroes embracing their calling, repelling evil, and battling towering odds, then you'll love C.M. Neary’s soaring story.

Contents 

Designed for reader accessibility and inclusivity.

• Magic curse
• Forbidden love 
• Short chapters
• Dyslexia-friendly font
• Free sample inside

 Want to read a sample of C. M. Neary's work? Read Issue #1 of Peasant Magazine.

 

"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" by Neil Hartley

ABOUT THE BOOK

Having thought he had finally vanquished the demon that murdered his family, although at the cost of his own life, Theo found his hunt wasn't over.

Reincarnated in a fantasy world, he has to start his hunt all over again...

From the very beginning!

"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" is the first book in a six part series (thus far).

Other Formats

 

Audiobook - Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent: Book 1 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"I've always enjoyed reading and writing, and from the moment I started one of Anne McCathery's Dragons of Pern books when I was 13, I've been hooked on fantasy and sci-fi. Over the last couple of decades I've been writing them too. 

 

My latest venture is in the Light Novel isekai fantasy genre, having lately become addicted to anime. 

 

You can find my books (mostly ebooks) via my website, here and on Amazon."

 

- Neil Hartley

https://wwe.NeilHartleyBooks.com