Kendra, a semi-retired actress, Derek, a light sculpture designer, and Aiyana, a genius physicist, planned their perfect wedding. But who invited the assassin? Now they’re on the run and seeking answers. They’re going to change the world, if they survive the honeymoon.)
Kia LaStrauss can see into your soul with the touch of her hand. She can see your fears, desires, wants. She can see your past. Your present. Your future. She is a Soulwalker. New Orleans is the city Kia calls home: a city of revelry, jazz, wonder, and magic. She grew up listening to stories of magic and mysticism, but they were just stories... or so she thought. After experiencing two visions of the future, Kia learns of the existence of Soulwalkers, and that she is one of them. With the help of her mentor Ian, she begins to learn what she is capable of, and the consequences of her newfound power. But even Ian cannot prepare her for what she will discover. Kia is thrown into a world once unimaginable, where the touch of a hand could kill her and every new discovery can change the course of her life forever.
If Buffy and Angel could have banged without him going all evil, then we would have had Wilomena Bastion. Dragons suck, like literally suck the life out of you if you let them. Trick is not to look them directly in the eyes, like ever. So, the day Wila finds herself staring into the most dangerous Draconi's pretty, emerald peepers, she knows she's royally fucked. No one said saving a bunch of kids from being served up as treats to the dragon liege was going to be easy. Options are limited-immediate execution or servitude, and Wila prefers to have her head remain firmly on her shoulders. Now, the self-professed dark avenger must work to bring down a resistance of demons hell-bent on making life difficult for the dragon liege. And, if that wasn't bad enough, her new position comes with a partner, the dragon liege's favoured demon enforcer; a creature of fire, fury and washboard abs who-let's face it-is just gonna cramp her style. With the help of a ghostly receptionist, a talking dog and the thing that lives in the basement, Wila will be forced to take on a most dangerous task. It looks like some serious brooding is on the menu, because for the first time in forever, Wila isn't sure she's up to the job. A city filled with monsters needs a woman who can kick ass, and Wilomena Bastion is just the gal for the job.
After American surgeon Caitlin O’Donahue nearly lost her life during volunteer work in the jungles of El Salvador, she returned to her family’s ranch to discover her father in hiding.
In an alternate London, where ancient Hindu gods rule, one woman holds humanity's fate in her blood-stained hands... Adopted by Brahma Corp's Assassin Guild and raised as one of their own, Malina Hayes is about to make her fiftieth kill. After bringing down forty-nine of London's worst criminals, this latest job shouldn't be a big deal. But if Malina is successful, she'll receive her first milestone mark. Ascension in the ranks, better pay, and a swanky flat in Soho all sound like very good reasons to make this kill count. But fate and destiny have different plans for Malina. Seconds away from receiving the coveted milestone mark, Malina is torn away from the world she knows and thrust onto a new path--one where the purity of her soul will determine the very fate of mankind. Trouble is, Malina's kill orders were a lie. The targets she assassinated were innocents, and each one has left a terrible stain on her soul. Stains she must now remove, at any cost. Atoning for the blood of fifty victims is no mean feat, especially for someone who has spent their entire life killing. But if Malina fails, the lock on the gates of the underworld will crumble to dust. And we all know what happens when a legion of demons is unleashed upon the world... Especially when they have their sights set on you.
A corrupt kingdom. A rising darkness. Can a broken warrior save a world? Mithranar is a country divided by ignorance and magic. Oppressed by their winged folk rulers, humans struggle to eke out an existence. Their only help comes from the mysterious Shadowhawk, a criminal who has evaded all attempts at capture. Meanwhile, something else … something violent … stalks the streets, and it has ambitions that could bring Mithranar to its knees. The arrival of a foreign warrior will change everything. Descended from the ruling house of the kingdom of the Twin Thrones, Talyn Dynan is a born warrior. But after a combat mission goes tragically wrong, she is left broken and wracked with guilt, her confidence in tatters. A dangerous mission to the allied country of Mithranar is her final chance to prove she can still be an elite warrior. And it could change the world. Or end in her death. A Tale of Stars and Shadow is the first book in an adult epic fantasy series for readers who love: political intrigue, found family, a hint of magic, and a strong female lead. Perfect for those who love DK Holmberg, Philip C Quaintrell, and Christopher Mitchell.
TRIUMPH'S ASHES is a triumph! TOP FIFTY INDIE BOOKS OF 2021 (as chosen by Read Free.ly) "The Aremis War - Volume 4 gives readers a complete package, drama, love, suspense, excitement, heartbreak, danger, blood and humor. All in one book." - Bookish Reviews Kendra Cassidy thought that by toppling the Solarian Union she could end a bloody war she never wanted. But the Union of Artemis has risen from the ashes, bent on destroying the Terran Federation and slaughtering the rebels on Luna. Vasilia Newling has wiped out one of the four ruling Families, imprisoned another, and declared herself Empress. With a compliant and complicit First Councilor, there's nobody left to rein in her ambition, or her bloodlust. When the United Earth Government turns against her, Kendra wishes nothing more than to forget it all and flee to the stars with her wife and children. But her allies, her friends, her ohana, need her on Earth, standing up for them. Now everyone Kendra loves is in the path of the firestorm, and she must decide who and what to sacrifice. Aided by her fellow dreamers, Kendra and her Terran Federation struggle to resist the looming threat of the Union. Plots, counterplots, espionage, treachery, all set against a backdrop of personal courage. Both sides know that there is no victory without cost, but who will pay the price?
In a world of kings, mages, and warriors, could one girl be the most powerful of all? The popular daughter of a powerful nobleman, Alyx Egalion dreams of marrying her best friend Cayr, the crown prince of Rionn, and ruling at his side. But her planned future is shattered when she’s unexpectedly sent away to the distant DarkSkull Hall to become a mage. Secretive, isolated, and ruthless, DarkSkull is a cold place where only magical power and lineage matter. Lonely, miserable, and desperate to go home, Alyx clings to a single hope... surviving her training so she can return to the life she dreams of. But as Alyx is drawn further into the world of mages, she discovers terrible secrets that hide her true past and challenge everything she's ever believed in. The world is not as safe as she thought it was. Outside DarkSkull, shadows are stirring. The strongest mages are disappearing without a trace. A long-held truce between powerful kingdoms wavers on a knife’s edge. Alyx’s long-buried magic might be enough to save them all… if she can learn to master it. With this realisation comes a heartbreaking choice… between the life she’s always wanted, and taking her place as a warrior mage to help fight the growing darkness. DarkSkull Hall is the first book in a young adult epic fantasy series intended for readers who love: magical battles, unlikely friends, and a slow burn romance. Perfect for fans of Michael Webb, Ryan Cahill, and Michael R Miller.