We all contain mages and monsters within. As they faced and defeated Emissary Salya, Tristan Montague and Simon Strong found a path to increase their power.Monty must now go home.Home to Shadowpeak, the ancestral home of the Montagues—a location which has been cloaked in mystery and death for centuries.Shadowpeak, which is currently protected by Guardian Monks from the Order of the Sky, has killed every Montague Mage that has set foot on the property in the last three centuries.Until now.When the mutilated bodies of the Guardian Monks are discovered, word is sent to the remaining living members of the Montagues.Each Guardian Monk was the victim of high-level magic.A level of magic that hasn’t existed at Shadowpeak in centuries.Now, Monty and Simon will venture to Shadowpeak, discover how the Guardian Monks died and who, or what, killed them.What they discover will challenge every belief they hold regarding magic and those who wield it. Read more

‘This urban fantasy series has everything! You can count on Steve Higgs to deliver suspense-filled stories that steal your sleep. AND they're really funny!'**Complete series**These aren’t the kind of people you find looking through the want ads: Otto the wand-carrying wizard, Zac the giant werewolf, and Anastasia a five foot, hundred pound menace to society. They don’t know each other, but they must come together to save humanity because there’s an ancient secret buried in the Earth’s past and it’s about to bite the planet in the butt.What if all Earth’s religions were based on a single lie told so long ago that no one remembers it? The false gods, powerful beings able to draw magical energy through the power of the planet, were trapped in a demon realm more than 4000 years ago. But the curse that sent them there is weakening.They are coming back, forcing their way into our realm ... our mortal realm. They know with unshakable certainty that nothing on Earth can stand against them …… but there are things they don’t know. They left a little magic behind and humanity had better hope it's enough.Join an ensemble cast as heroes rise, whether they want to or not.Read Untethered Magic, and ten more action-packed stories now for a fraction of the cost of buying them individually but be prepared to have sore ribs from laughing too hard!The Realm of False Gods features multiple protagonists, their stories overlapping and intertwining as the planet rushes toward a cataclysm no one can see coming. Read more

Ard and his companions are being hunted by King Martin, who has gone completely scorched earth on his own kingdom in an effort to root them out. The lovable mage finds a quiet spot in the uninhabitable wilds of Garrish to train his soul magic—only nothing ever goes quite according to Ard’s plan.Driven out by King Martin’s escalating mania, Ard must now go through the king to reach the goddess behind it all. Read more

Transported to a fantasy world. Gifted the magic of summoning. A hero born to be a conqueror. Jake Anders never expected the latest VR game to transport him to a real-life fantasy world. It's the first thing he must come to terms with in Eldoria: this is no game.The stakes are real. Death is real. The women are real.And so is the magic.Jake is a Monster Master, a powerful mage capable of taming and commanding monsters in battle.Jake must use his newfound magic and Earth-smarts to bring peace and prosperity to the land - and he's not afraid to take down a tyrant or two in the process, bond with an elf or three, and tame a horde of monsters. Read more

Join Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut as they fight fantastical creatures and deadly mobs to make it to the next level and build the kind of fan following the Dungeon Masters can’t ignore in the second book in the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition!“Greetings, Crawlers! The training levels have concluded. Now the games may truly begin.”The aliens have come, and they’ve transformed Earth into a multi-level, video-game-like dungeon. It’s the newest season of the galaxy’s most-watched gameshow, Dungeon Crawler World. Now on the third floor, Carl and Donut have to fight harder than ever. They’ve already proven that a Coast Guard vet and once-and-forever feline royalty are an almost unstoppable team. Their ratings are off the chart. The watchers can’t get enough. But the dungeon gets more dangerous each day, and now there’s a whole new problem to deal with. Quests.They call it the Over City. A sprawling, once-thriving metropolis devastated by a mysterious calamity. But these streets are far from abandoned. An undead circus trawls the ruins. Murdered women rain from the sky. An ancient spell is finally ready to reveal its dark purpose. Can Carl and Donut solve the mystery in time?And can Carl finally find some pants? Read more

Shadow, the Skull captain, has been defeated, but it’s far too soon to celebrate.The undead still hold a firm grip on the capital and are showing no signs of retreating. They cannot be faced alone. Humanity’s defenders must regroup, grow stronger, and seek new allies.Time is running out, and every move risks setting off a chain reaction. Questions swirl around the young healer, drawing the enemy’s attention. Alarmed, they’re escalating their efforts. For now, his true identity remains hidden, but there’s no telling how much longer the secret will hold.The undead hunters have invited him to join their squad, but they harbor secrets of their own. Someone is feeding them information, but who? The prince appears supportive of their cause, yet his true motives remain unclear. Meanwhile, an unexpected figure joins their ranks, intent on unmasking the hero’s true identity.Let’s see what fate has in store for him. Read more

Two weeks have passed since the System's descent.Humanity is adapting, some thrive, whilst others struggle to survive.Arthur Ward has made quite the name for himself as one of the premier healers in all of America. Things are going well. He's growing into his strength and making strides towards unlocking a powerful class. Missing the Tutorial is quickly proving to be the best thing that's ever happened to him.Unfortunately, peace cannot last. Nefarious groups have started coming out of the woodworks, people with no qualms of what or who they must sacrifice to fulfill their goals. They seem particularly interested in the name Arthur Ward.Danger abounds and Arthur must navigate treacherous waters to chart the narrow path to success.Power is the future's promise. All Arthur needs to do is live long enough to grasp it.This is the second book in a LitRPG Fantasy series with 800,000 views on Royalroad. Perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, The Primal Hunter, and Road to Mastery!Credits to my brother for the beautiful front cover, made with one of his Mandela artworks.What to expect:-MC with multiple magic affinities-A main character who has learned Muay Thai-Combination of human progression mixed with monster core consumption-Title collection-No Harem Read more

Ash Aldrich thought life couldn’t get any more dangerous than scavenging monsters to keep his family’s forge alive—until he bonded with a bloodthirsty soul weapon that just wouldn’t shut up.Decades after the rifts appeared, the humans of Noros have finally managed to fight the monster incursions to a standstill, building protective settlements around each new rift. Beyond the rifts lies Riftside, a world filled with monsters, valuable resources, and the rare gems used to turn humans into classed adventurers.Ash has given years of his life to being a scavenger, fighting monsters and hauling their carcasses, and supporting those stronger than him, all while saving up mind gems that would one day make him a classed adventurer. But the world doesn’t wait, and neither do the monsters.The rifts have begun changing and evolving, just like the monsters on the other side, and the fragile balance between survival and annihilation has never been closer to shattering. Armed with a murderous, self-destructive soul hammer, Ash will finally join the fight along his newfound friends and fight to call a piece of this new world his.It’s time to make the monsters fear humanity.If you like Ultimate Level 1, Primal Hunter, or He Who Fights with Monsters, then you’ll love Riftside.No mercy. No second chances. Just strength, steel, and survival.Head Riftside today. Read more

The electrifying first book in the bestselling Amber Farrell paranormal P.I. urban fantasy series.Bitten by a vampire and haunted by its seductive whispers in her veins, Amber Farrell finds herself cast out of the military Special Forces and desperate to forge a new path in the gritty underbelly of Denver as a tenacious private investigator.When a wealthy and infamous local businesswoman offers her a high-stakes job, Amber's already tenuous existence takes a perilous turn. With ruthless drug syndicates hungry for her demise and the hidden shadows of Denver teeming with supernatural perils, Amber becomes the coveted prize in a deadly game of vampire power struggles and vicious werewolf territory wars.In this heart-pounding action thriller, join Amber as she transforms into the ultimate badass heroine of the acclaimed Bite Back Series. With her life teetering on the edge, she must navigate treacherous alliances, vanquish bloodthirsty gangs, unravel a baffling case, and confront a life-altering decision—should she oppose the vampires or surrender to their dark embrace?Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled ride where survival means embracing her darkest instincts, as Amber Farrell fights to rewrite her destiny amidst a world on the brink of supernatural chaos.Fans of KF Breen, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, BR Kingsolver and Faith Hunter – this is your next must read!Readers of Sleight of Hand say:I rarely do this - but I am actually willing to compare this new author to my favorites. The team of Ilona Andrews and their "Kate Daniels" series and Patricia Briggs and her "Mercy Thompson" novels, as well as Faith Hunter's "Jane Yellowrock" are a hard act to follow. Intense storylines, fully developed realistic characters, exceptional world building, the list goes on and on. And, so far, the author of "Sleight of Hand" fits right in there with my favorites. - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Loved this book. It's a bit of a cross between those great hard-boiled detective novels of the 1930s and 1940s and more modern Urban Fantasy by authors like Jennifer Estep and Faith Hunter. Amber is a great heroine and this book is filled with secondary characters I can't help but like. I'm already hooked. - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Amber kicks butt like no other. This is fast-paced, action-packed and does not slow down for a second. - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐WOW well I have just added an author to my top 5 and auto-buy list. This story was just plain awesome. I totally agree with some of the other reviewers, this falls in the same league as Kate Daniels, Jane Yellowrock and Cat And Bones.Kickass heroine who is believable (ex military special ops), Vampires who don't go poof the magic dragon in sunlight or upon death. No insta love ( which I have come to dislike). Excellent world building without information dumps. Very good plot line with underlying overall plot line. Top class urban fantasy! - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

This book has been edited from previous version. ***warning possible triggers My name is Blake. Most girls my age are worrying about prom, senior pictures, and colleges. I'm not. I worry about taking care of my sister, dodging my stepmother's reprehensible boyfriends, and earning enough money to keep the roof over our heads, clothes on our backs, and food in our bellies. Sometimes when I'm angry or afraid, strange things happen. Things I can't explain. Recent events have thrust me into a new world. With the help of my connections I learn about my gift. Unfortunately there are others that covet my gift. There are others who want to make sure I don't make those connections. ***this is a reverse harem novel Read more

Arden was left in the village by a dying mage, who never returned. With no way out of the village on his own, he had always held onto the hope that one day his magic would awaken and give him access to his spheres.But he’s about to turn eighteen and it’s never come. Instead, he’s settled into his lot as a sarcastic and quick-witted innkeeper.That all changes one night when his old flame, who escaped the village to become a mage’s anchor, returns.Ard’s life is about to go through some dramatic changes, and he’s not ready for them.Too bad, with magic comes responsibility and Ard needs to adapt quickly because he’s making more enemies than friends with his glib tongue. Thankfully, he’s got some help along the way.Because he’ll need it. As the most powerful mage in the nation, he’s about to be thrown headfirst into the elite of the kingdom and a few jokes won’t stop a sword. Read more

Secrets always have a price and sometimes, you're not the one to pay it.Arthur Ward is no stranger to loss. Life has taken from him time and time again. With the descent of the Grand System, he almost believed that things might have changed. Unfortunately, the world is not so kind a place.Arthur finally knows why he's been struggling so much with his magic and the answer reveals a fate more dire than anything he could have ever imagined. Ether is the least of his worries when death itself looms on the horizon, the destruction of his very being.Taken under the tutelage of the enigmatic Alyssia Sil' Vorken, does the Locus of Power contain the means of his salvation or will it lead him to an early grave. The crucible awaits.Success or Failure.Death or Survival.Arthur must make himself anew or break like the many who came before him.This is the third book in a LitRPG Fantasy series with 800,000 views on Royalroad. Perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, The Primal Hunter, and Road to Mastery!Credits to my brother for the beautiful front cover, made with one of his Mandela artworks.What to expect:-MC with multiple magic affinities-A main character who has learned Muay Thai-Combination of human progression mixed with monster core consumption-Title collection-No Harem Read more

Hidden inside of one of the country's most exclusive colleges is a secret school for witches. And he's about to rock their world.Crashing into an icy river after being hit by a drunk driver nearly killed Edwin Sawyer—and unlocked his hidden magical potential. His new power saved the lives of himself and his friends, but also brought him to the attention of Washington DC's most powerful wizards.Now Edwin's a student at Blackwater University, an invisible academy of magic hidden inside the campus of one of DC's most exclusive institutions of higher learning. Thriving in his new college life involves learning to cast spells, taming fantastic creatures—and balancing the affections of some of the school's most eligible coeds.But dark forces lurk just beneath Blackwater's cultured exterior. Edwin's sudden arrival has stirred up secrets the college would rather forget, and those who want them to remain buried will stop at nothing to acquire Edwin's unique magical gifts.Getting to Blackwater almost killed him. Surviving his first semester is going to be a hell of a lot of fun... Read more

'The best Star Wars publication to date . . . [James] Luceno takes Darth Plagueis down the dark path and never looks back.' NewsdayDarth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires; losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. When the time is right, he destroys his Master-and vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death.Darth Sidious: Plagueis's chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination-and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction?'Luceno draws on his storytelling skill and prodigious knowledge of the [Star Wars] world . . . to craft a complex tale of ambition and desire.' Library Journal Read more

The opening book of the very last story arc of epic, multimillion-selling The Girl in the Box series finds Sienna Nealon at peace. Far from the outside world, where the events of the day can barely reach her, she lingers on a beach with the one she loves.Until, of course, everything goes to hell, and her presence is needed to keep it from slipping into utter oblivion.For an old foe has set in motion a final revenge, one that will leave her world devastated, and her nation in ruins. Can Sienna discover the elements of the plot in time?Or will she fail all those she loves? Read more

Blood doesn't recognize magic. Earth magic doesn't recognize rules.Merritt Vale guards a devastating secret: she's the last of a legendary species, with powers that could get her killed—or enslaved.When she stumbles into Little Avalon, a hidden sanctuary thrumming with ancient magic, the earth itself responds to her presence. Roses burst through concrete. Trees bend to her whispers.For the first time, Merritt dares to hope she's found a home among its extraordinary residents.As vicious gangsters terrorize nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park, Merritt discovers her uncontrollable earth magic might be exactly what the city needs.She prowls the shadowy paths as something ancient and terrifying—a protector the likes of which neither world has seen. Yet every transformation risks exposing her true nature to her newfound family, and the darker truth of why she's really the last Leshbolg alive.Can Merritt protect both worlds without losing control of her devastating powers? Or will saving innocent lives mean sacrificing the first place that's ever felt like home—and the chosen family she's always dreamed of?Don't miss this spellbinding new urban fantasy series that readers are calling "a fresh voice in supernatural fiction." MERLIN’S WAIF introduces a bold new heroine who must learn that true belonging means embracing every wild, untamed part of yourself—even the parts that terrify you.DISCLAIMER: If you've started the Valerie Stonehold series but haven't finished it, this contains spoilers. However, it can be read as a stand-alone series. Read more

ZiggyI should have known my scientifically-minded, superpowered Earthling would find a way to permanently attach himself to my borrowed heart.Since Micah Salah is the most impressive creature in all the galaxies.He’s my stellar collision, my babygirl, my equal in all things, and the only one who truly knows me and all my secrets.Well… most of them.There’s a secret I’ve been hiding from my mate—an unexpected desire for more in this relationship that I am in no rush to bring to a session with Dr. Micah.Unfortunately, our quick rescue mission has turned into protecting a mysterious childwhile evading enemies we can’t seem to identify. To add insult to this glorified babysitting assignment, I find myself growing attached to the tiny intruder, further complicating the emotionsI’ve been doing my best to ignore.Breathe, Ziggy.It will all be over soon enough.—Micah Ziggy Andromeda is acting squirrely.Squirrelier than usual, that is…At this point, I knowmy Space Daddy sees me as end game too, so I’m not concerned about our relationship status. The biggest issue is that I’ve been feeling some kind of way about my man.Mainly that I want to mpreg him so freakin’ bad.That is definitely a conversation for another time. For now, I’ll focus on the other hissing ball of big mad aboard our ship—the adorable alien baby we need to safely return to their home planet.With a family as large as mine, I’m not worried about the logistics of caring for them, but then we discover the only way to complete our mission is for me to level up my powers. Ziggy has always believed in me, but there’s a big difference between conjuring cool tech gadgets and becoming a full-blown space wizard.Breathe, Micah.Commander Babygirl has got this!At least, I hope I do…—Space Daddy’s Guide to the Galaxy is book 2 in the Villains in Space series, and is an extra spicy, idiots-in-love tale, set in space with only one sleeping pod and an entire skinsuit closet full of alien accessories.You will want to read Earth Boys Are Easy (book 1) first. While you do not need to read Villainous Things before Villains in Space, you will get more backstory if you do. However, you can safely start your adventure with Earth Boys and Space Daddy before orbiting back to the series that started it all.Please note: Villains in Space will be a trilogy, with the same couple growing together throughout and mini plot conclusions with each book. If you prefer different couples (etc) in your interconnected series, check out Villainous Things.And YES, there will be a gorgeous paperback cover, illustrated by Lemonade Doodles!--𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 (full list of CW/TW will be found at c-rochelle . com):Green. Flag. Men. (One is still kinda morally gray tho…)Established MM couple (and the mutual obsession is going strong)Micah levels up as a space wizard, y’all!Ziggy definitely has a thing for Commander Babygirl (& FINALLY says the L-word!)Just a pair of keencky sloots enjoying the alien peen buffet from Space Daddy’s skinsuit closetQuestionable adoption of a ferocious creature (who’s really just a baby)Grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, found family & all the schmoopy feelsThe usual unhinged humor + witty banterSci-fi liteSpice melange but make it a witchy bish crystalA standalone adventure (but you DO need to read Earth Boys first for the relationship arc)Then climb aboard this spice-station and hang on for the ride! Read more

Cheating DeathAlex was willing to do whatever it took to beat the tumors overwhelming his body.Even if it meant being frozen alive.And if his cortex got uploaded into a digital universe filled with countless worlds to explore until a cure could be found for his cancer, all the better.The last thing he expected was to wake up naked and alone in the bowels of an ancient ship filled with raiders carrying enough poison to kill an entire city!The choices he makes from that moment on will have profound consequences not only for his own fate, but for an entire realm as he faces down bloodthirsty pirates, ruthless cultivators, and fearsome demigods while taking his first steps along a path of power that might one day forge him into a cultivator strong enough to challenge the very heavens themselves!Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on! Read more

Alex had sacrificed everything for the sake of his friends.He had traded his future for a chance to cripple a divine tyrant hell-bent on destroying everything he held dear, paying the ultimate price for the sake of everyone he loved.Now, he had a second chance.A chance to start over, free from the malice and machinations of all his foes.A chance to live out the isekai fantasy of a peaceful life that he had always yearned for, in the distant desert city he could just make out, across the desert sands.Or he could turn around and race to the aid of a doomed caravan just minutes away from being overrun by raiders, and charge into a fresh new adventure full of excitement, wonder, and peril, growing in ways he never had before.Either way, the choice was his.Eager for a fast-paced adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on! Read more

Ard is hunkering down in the mountains for the winter as the war cools with the snow.That means it’s time to practice his magic and stay out of trouble. Well… Ard might not be entirely proficient at the last one. At the very least, he’s staying away from the city and his penchant for annoying other people.Except that doesn’t work out so well when he’s forced to attend a ball held by the Brighthavens, though they’ll certainly regret forcing Ard’s attendance.No matter how it goes down, you’re sure that Ard is going to have as much fun with it as he can. Read more