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    Paladin's Grace - The Saint of Steel by T. Kingfisher
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    A charming, cozy fantasy-romance with endearing, imperfect characters, witty banter, and just enough mystery - a real treat for fans of heartfelt and humorous storytelling.

    The Saint of Steel had not been a major deity, but neither had He been entirely obscure. He had four temples, staffed with priests and paladins, and the bishop of His church sat on the council in Arch...

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    Grave Mercy
    Book 1 in the series:His Fair Assassin

    Grave Mercy - His Fair Assassin by R.L. LaFevers
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    A fresh, atmospheric mashup of fantasy, history, and slow-burn romance - Grave Mercy is perfect for those who love their heroines deadly and their court drama twisty. Just go in expecting romance and intrigue over high-octane action.

    I bear a deep red stain that runs from my left shoulder down to my right hip, a trail left by the herbwitch’s poison that my mother used to try to expel me from her womb. That I survived, according to...

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    Fantasy Lover
    Book 1 in the series:Dark-Hunter

    Fantasy Lover (Julian of Macedon) - Dark-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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    A swoon-worthy, witty, and sizzling paranormal romance that’s perfect for escapist reading. Not high literature, but absolutely charming for fans of steamy romance with a mythological twist.

    Grace Alexander flinched at Selena's overly loud voice in the small New Orleans cafe where they sat, finishing up their lunch of red beans and rice. Unfortunately for her, Selena's voice possessed a l...

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    The Starlight Crystal by Christopher Pike
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    A quick, heady trip through time and space that's perfect for teens or nostalgic readers - ambitious, strange, and surprisingly deep, but not for everyone.


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    Naamah's Kiss
    Book 1 in the series:Naamah

    Naamah's Kiss - Naamah by Jacqueline Carey
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    A captivating and magical fantasy journey that stands on its own - ideal for both newcomers and longtime fans, especially if you crave character-driven adventure, romance, and exploration in a vividly crafted world.

    I was born to the Maghuin Dhonn. We are the folk of the Brown Bear and the oldest magic in Alba runs in our veins. Once, there were great magicians among us—men and women capable of seeing all the ske...

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    Kushiel's Dart - Phedre's Trilogy by Jacqueline Carey
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    A daring, intricate epic that’s as much about the power of love as it is about politics, pain, and pleasure - definitely not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who click with it.

    Lest anyone should suppose that I am a cuckoo’s child, got on the wrong side of the blanket by lusty peasant stock and sold into indenture in a shortfallen season, I may say that I am House-born and r...

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    No Greater Pleasure - Order of Solace by Megan Hart
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    Glad Tidings was a house with a great many thorns seeking to hide its beauty. If ever a house had been more ill-named, Tranquilla Caden had never seen it. She lifted the heavy brass knocker and let it...

    There is no greater pleasure than providing absolute solace. For Handmaiden Tranquilla Caden, each new assignment brings the chance at leading one more patron into solace.

    For Gabriel Delessan, the services of a Handmaiden are a luxury he can afford—

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    The Price We Pay - The Path of Temptation by Auryn Hadley
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    A unique, steamy, and sex-positive fantasy academy story that has a devoted following - but the mature, controversial themes and slow pacing make it very much a love-it-or-hate-it experience. Check the trigger warnings before diving in!

    There was only one thing more terrifying to a child than the Temple of All Gods: knowing I wasn't wanted. Hauled up the stairs by a rough hand on my wrist, I bumped my bare toe into the frigid stone....

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    Fire Ant - The Navy of Humanity: Wasp Squadron by Jonathan P. Brazee
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    'Fire Ant' follows the story of the main character, Floribeth Salinas O'Shea Dalisay, a young woman working as a corporate pilot in the Explorer Corps for the Hamdani Brothers corporation. Despite her humble background, she gets involved in an adventure that leads to humanity's first contact with aliens. The plot revolves around her journey from a underpaid corporate pilot to being offered a chance to fly for a higher purpose in the Navy, all while facing challenges and tests of courage. The writing style is described as engaging, with a focus on character development, world-building, and a balance between action and explanation of the universe.


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    Epoch
    Book 2 in the series:Transcend

    Epoch - Transcend by Jewel E. Ann
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    In 'Epoch' by Jewel E. Ann, the lives of Griff, Swayze, Nate, and Morgan intertwine with a higher purpose, leading them on a journey of love, life, death, and belonging. Swayze faces dilemmas, grows up, and makes heart-wrenching decisions in a quest for truth and justice, even as dangerous secrets of the universe are uncovered. The story delves into the characters' struggles, choices, and relationships as they navigate through past memories, present challenges, and uncertain futures, all while seeking resolution, closure, and absolution.


    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Transcend )

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