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Venatrix Chronicles, Book 1
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Emily Lawrence
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Sylvia Mercedes
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A huntress with no past. A rival with a secret. A kingdom's fate hangs in the balance...
Ayleth and her shade move as one, ever hungry for the hunt. Under her mentor's tight control, she fears her memories are being stolen. Now 19, apprenticed for as long as she can remember to the mysterious Holy Order, she longs to rise in the ranks and banish untamed spirits for the prophesied Golden Prince.
When shadowy threats descend on the crown, Ayleth seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove her worth in open competition. Seeking to win the prince's favor and escape her scheming mentor, she resolves to hold her own against Terryn, a handsome, arrogant opponent who may be more than a match for her untested powers.
But as the two rivals follow a trail beyond the Great Barrier and confront legendary evil, the stolen secrets of Ayleth's past may return to haunt her...
Can Ayleth win the trial and reclaim her true self? Can she even survive her first day?
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- By Pat on 02-19-25
By: Sylvia Mercedes
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The Queen of Cursed Things
- Serpents and Kings Trilogy, Book 1
- By: S.M. Gaither
- Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
- Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Decades ago, the High King of Sundolia waged a war that vanquished the Serpent clan and drove them out of the empire. But they did not leave peacefully. Their parting gift included curses that now rest within the empire's soil, growing more and more dormant as the years pass under the rule of that increasingly tyrannical high king. Until Alaya - a young woman with a hidden Serpent mark who shouldn't exist - accidentally wakes one of them up. Then another. She must seek the truth about her lost clan and the so-called curses they left behind. About her true home.
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Saved by the Last Chapter
- By Lorn on 05-31-21
By: S.M. Gaither
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Court of Bitter Thorn
- Fae of Bitter Thorn Series, Book 1
- By: Kay L. Moody
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Tricked by a fae prince, Elora is stuck in the Faerie realm far from her young sisters who depend on her for survival. Under the terms of her bargain, she can't go home to the mortal world until Prince Brannick becomes the next High King. Or until he's taken out of the running.... Sabotaging Brannick's chance at the crown will be much faster than helping him win. The fae prince may be charming, powerful, and wickedly handsome, but that won't stop Elora from selling his secrets to the highest bidder.
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This Book was BADDDDD
- By Brandy Pendergrass on 12-20-24
By: Kay L. Moody
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Entranced
- Prince of the Doomed City, Book 1
- By: Sylvia Mercedes
- Narrated by: Emily Lawrence
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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Clara is an Obligate—a human servant at the Court of Dawn. She doesn’t know why. She knows only that she broke the Pledge and must therefore spend her days obliging the every whim of a capricious fae princess. If she can keep her head down and follow the rules, she might survive to the end of her Obligation, spending her days working in the vast palace library.
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I better not die before this series ends
- By Hoops on 05-01-22
By: Sylvia Mercedes
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Nightchaser
- By: Amanda Bouchet
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Captain Tess Bailey is in deep trouble. She and her crew are on the run, pursued by a tyrant who'll take them dead or alive. Tess's best hope is a tall, dark, and much-too-appealing stranger, Shade Ganavan, who says he can help her. But his motivations are far from clear. With the dreaded Dark Watch closing in, what Tess and Shade don't know about each other might get them killed, unless they can set aside their differences and learn to trust each other before it's too late.
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Mixed review
- By Connie on 01-03-19
By: Amanda Bouchet
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Loom Saga
- The Complete Series
- By: Elise Kova
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell, Erin Moon
- Length: 36 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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After a bloody conquest, the world of Loom is now ruled by Dragons. They oversee those beneath them from their sky cities with magic and cruelty. Arianna is known as the White Wraith; an unscrupulous thief who will do anything as long as it defies her Dragon oppressors. She's spent her life working in the shadows, harboring a secret that would have her killed. A secret that will bring the Dragon King to his knees. Joined by a trigger-happy gun mage and a Dragon prince who seeks to assassinate his king, Arianna sets out on an epic journey.
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good ideas badly implemented
- By R. Painton on 07-08-23
By: Elise Kova
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Bride of the Shadow King
- Bride of the Shadow King, Book 1
- By: Sylvia Mercedes
- Narrated by: Emily Lawrence, Tim Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
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Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things. When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice. When King Vor meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement. So why can’t he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?
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This story was tragic
- By E Ivet Q on 10-26-22
By: Sylvia Mercedes
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Thief
- The Scarred Mage of Roseward, Book One
- By: Sylvia Mercedes
- Narrated by: Heather Costa
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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A clever thief. A disgraced mage. A kiss of poison.... Don't miss this romantic Beauty and the Beast trilogy! Peronelle Beck longs for nothing more than to leave behind her thieving ways and pursue a life of honest work. But when her father lands himself neck-deep in debt, Nelle must take on a dangerous job if she hopes to save his life...a job that brings her to the shores of Roseward Isle.
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it might be for not others
- By Misty ross on 04-24-21
By: Sylvia Mercedes
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Wishful Thinking
- How to Be the Best Damn Faery Godmother in the World (Or Die Trying), Book 1
- By: Helen Harper
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Saffron Sawyer aspires to rise from the magical world's bottom rung. But when her wish to join the renowned Office of Faery Godmothers is granted, bullies make her first day on the job unbearable. And to add to her misery, she discovers that someone is abducting her coworkers one-by-one. Desperate to prevent another kidnapping, she scrambles to piece together the clues. After teaming up with the handsome and powerful Devil's Advocate, she uncovers a strange connection between the disappearances and her lowly former gig.
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Fun Story with Magic
- By Sandy M on 10-12-20
By: Helen Harper
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Of Thorns and Beauty
- Twisted Pages Series, Book 1
- By: Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Zaina will never be free. She's forced into an arranged marriage to a Viking King in a castle full of secrets. But she carries secrets of her own, and the scars of her haunted past. Handed off from one monster to another, she has no choice but to do her best to survive and protect her sisters. Even if it costs her everything.
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great reimagining of Beauty and the Beast
- By Marc Vital on 12-22-22
By: Elle Madison, and others
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Path of a Novice
- Silvan Series, Book 1
- By: R.K. Lander
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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Fel'annár is a gifted immortal warrior embarking on his first patrol into the Deep Forest. Half-Silvan, half-Alpine, he battles the enemy from without, and the prejudice from within. But he learns more than just warfare when an arcane power begins to emerge, one he cannot control. While friendships are forged, a destiny unfolds, one that is tied to a past he knows nothing about. For others, though, it is only a matter of time before the truth is revealed, and the danger becomes real.
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ONE OF THE BEST!!!
- By ashley on 01-23-20
By: R.K. Lander
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Bound: Bound, Book 1
- By: Kate Sparkes
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer, Justine Eyre
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
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Rowan Greenwood has everything she's supposed to want from life - a good family, a bright future, and a proposal from a handsome and wealthy magic hunter. She knows she should be content with what she has. If only she could banish the idea that there's more to life than marriage and children, or let go of the fascination with magic that she's been forced to suppress since childhood.
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Love the Story, Females Voice Not For me
- By Visceral Love on 02-03-15
By: Kate Sparkes
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Divine Blood
- Guardians of the Maiden Series, Book 1
- By: Beck Michaels
- Narrated by: Melissa Moran, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
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The Shadow demon nearly took everything from Dynalya Astron, and it would soon return for more. When she discovers a way to fight back, she must go on a perilous journey and risk it all for those she holds dear. Along the way, she meets Cassiel, a Celestial Prince with magic blood and wings as black as his heart. He wants nothing to do with Dyna until he learns she could lead him to a place he has been searching for all his life.
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accents are confusing
- By Krystal on 11-06-22
By: Beck Michaels
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Tarnished Empire
- By: Danielle L. Jensen
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
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A siege is laid against the last resistance to the Senate's rule. As the battle rages, a commander, a soldier, and a rebel will decide how far they are willing to go for victory.
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Riveting Beginning To This Series!
- By CrimsonRoseReads on 04-23-21
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- Anonymous User
- 12-20-20
Entertaining story, despite meh narration
Really enjoyed listening to the story. There's a lot of potential with this series as there's some great world building. My only qualm was with the narration itself, as some of the voices and characters left more to be wanted. Regardless, I would recommend this series!
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- aaron
- 08-21-20
awesome
it reminds me of legends of the seeker
totally awesome. magic and mystery. not predictable.
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- 08-19-20
great start to a new series!
I think this was an awesome first book with great world building and characters. highly recommend!
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- Leslie Guglielmi
- 11-21-20
Disappointing
The story has an intriguing beginning but didn't deliver. In the first book it didn't draw the connection to the beginning. The narrator was very annoying.
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- Melissa
- 05-12-20
Loving this series!
Dark and twisty, excellent world building, unpredictable, and original. I loved the characters, the magic system, and fell for not only the main character but the side plots as well. Cannot wait to see where the rest of the series goes. Sylvia Mercedes is going onto my auto-buy author list.
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- Katherine Walin
- 07-31-20
Captivating
I loved this book! The action pulls you in and the mystery sprinkled throughout the story makes me want to binge read! I also love the narrator, easy to listen to and captivates your mind. Hope Audible completes the series, and keeps the same narrator!
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- SwimGirl
- 04-18-20
book sucks
This book sucks. Whiney "heroine" and the narrators voice is just a cherry on top of the terrible book. Didn't even make it to the halfway point of the book (I was hoping something......anything......would happen)
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