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An heir on the run.
In one month, Aoife Cascade will turn 20 and take her seat on the Council of Cregah, an honor she's been preparing for her whole life. But when she lets a secret slip to her mother with devastating consequences, all her plans for the future crumble. Believing her people to be better off without her, she flees Cregah, stowing away aboard a pirate ship bound for dangerous waters.
A Pirate Captain who needs her help.
Captain Declan McCallagh is young compared to the pirate lords, but after 12 years on the grueling sea, he has earned a well-respected ship and the attention of the lords, who'd like nothing better than to see his ruin. All he wants is to leave the Aisling Sea - and his past-behind him. But when his sister demands he find the enchanted dagger her rebel faction needs to overthrow the ruling Council, he'll have to decide whether to cast off all family ties or take the perilous voyage to waters guarded by sirens, only passable with the help of the last remaining fae, currently imprisoned by the Council.
With murder and betrayal at every turn, can Aoife and Declan learn to rely on one another?
Or will the secrets they carry destroy their people-and each other?
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After her daughter is kidnapped, Emmeline Highclere—a thirty-four-year-old mother living in isolation with memories and grief her only companion—must do everything in her limited power and divine abilities to get the girl back. Emmeline believes her daughter, Elora, is the Beloved—the conduit with goddess-granted divine abilities prophesied to bring peace to the Three Kingdoms. Because the last person thought to be the Beloved was brutally murdered by the enemy kingdom of Folterra, Emmeline has dedicated the last sixteen years to hiding her daughter and keeping her safe.
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Quite possibly my all time favorite book.
- By Emma B on 03-14-23
By: Jess Wisecup
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Seafire
- By: Natalie C. Parker
- Narrated by: Rebecca Soler
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
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After her family is killed by corrupt warlord Aric Athair and his bloodthirsty army of Bullets, Caledonia Styx is left to chart her own course on the dangerous and deadly seas. She captains her ship, the Mors Navis, with a crew of girls and women just like her, who have lost their families and homes because of Aric and his men. The crew has one mission: stay alive, and take down Aric's armed and armored fleet.
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An excellent book with one major flaw
- By L. Jones on 11-08-18
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The Bard's Blade
- The Sorcerer's Song, Book 1
- By: Brian D. Anderson
- Narrated by: Andrew Kingston, Tamsin Kennard
- Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
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Mariyah enjoys a simple life in Vylari, a land magically sealed off from the outside world, where fear and hatred are all but unknown. There, she's a renowned wine maker, and her betrothed, Lem, is a musician of rare talent. Their destiny has never been in question. Whatever life brings, they will face it together. Then, a stranger crosses the wards into Vylari for the first time in centuries, bringing a dark prophecy that forces Lem and Mariyah down separate paths. How far will they have to go to stop a rising darkness and save their home?
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Something new
- By Blaise Ancona on 02-20-20
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The Broken Ones
- By: Danielle L. Jensen
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer, Erin Moon
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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Below Forsaken Mountain, a plot is being hatched to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right-hand man of its leader. His involvement is information more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it a secret from everyone, even the girl he loves. After accidentally ruining her sister's chance to become queen, Pénélope is given one last opportunity by her father, the Duke d'Angoulême, to make herself useful: she must find proof that the boy she's in love with is conspiring against the crown.
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A-MAZE-ING!!!!!!!
- By L. DelPrete on 06-30-17
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The Beholder
- By: Anna Bright
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
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Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, she knows her duty is to find the perfect match. But after an excruciatingly public rejection, Selah’s stepmother suggests an unthinkable solution: Selah must set sail across the Atlantic to visit a series of potential suitors - and if she doesn’t come home engaged, she shouldn’t come home at all. From the gardens of England to the fjords of Norge, Selah’s quest will be the journey of a lifetime. But her stepmother’s schemes aren’t the only secrets hiding belowdecks.
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A hot mess
- By Whimsical Dragonette on 07-07-19
By: Anna Bright
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The Duke Alone
- The McQuoids of Mayfair
- By: Christi Caldwell
- Narrated by: Timothy Campbell
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Lady Myrtle McQuoid has always felt a little forgotten, and this season is no exception. When her boisterous family vacates their London townhouse for the country, Myrtle finds she’s been left behind. But she just needs to stay warm, keep her belly full, and distract herself until her relatives realize their mistake and turn back to collect her. Surely that won’t take long.
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She is 17. He is 30.
- By pcladie on 11-16-22
By: Christi Caldwell
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Draven's Afterlife
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- By: Stephanie Hudson
- Narrated by: Russell Bentley
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Afterlife, just a place for an unhappy king to call home or soon to become a beacon of hope when a new waitress falls at his feet? The Gothic nightclub is about to welcome a new guest, and this time it is one he can’t control. As for Dominic Draven, the king of all supernatural life, handling just one little mortal named Keira should be no problem for him…right? Wrong! As she is his chosen one, she is not meant to be ruled by a domineering, overbearing, arrogant boss who is determined to keep her at arm’s length.
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I loved hearing Draven's POV
- By Aniysa on 07-15-20
By: Stephanie Hudson
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Maid for an Alien Prince
- A SciFi Alien Romance (Intergalactic Exchange Program, Book 1)
- By: Roxie Ray
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I won’t be forced into alien servitude. I’ve spent my life mucking out the houses of the rich and famous. I know what they’re really like. They think they can take whatever they want. I learned that the hard way.
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Whine, Cliche, Unrealistic, and Repeat
- By CCW on 03-10-21
By: Roxie Ray
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A Duke in the Night
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The first novel in a new historical romance series from Kelly Bowen.
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Struggled with this book. Good Narration
- By Tracy T on 03-29-18
By: Kelly Bowen
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Heart of Stone
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- By: C. E. Murphy
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Okay, so jogging through Central Park after midnight wasn't a bright idea. But Margrit Knight never thought she'd encounter a dark new world filled with magical beings, not to mention a dying woman and a mysterious stranger with blood on his hands. Her logical, lawyer instincts told her it couldn't all be real, but she could hardly deny what she'd seen...and touched.
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Her best by far
- By Amazon Customer on 11-08-07
By: C. E. Murphy
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The Baine Chronicles Series, Books 1-3
- Burned by Magic, Bound by Magic, Hunted by Magic
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The first three books in this action-packed, wildly original fantasy series by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Walt. This kick-ass urban fantasy series has been compared to books by Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Karen Marie Moning, and more. You're sure to enjoy it if you like spunky heroines, kick-ass fight scenes, wild new worlds, and sizzling, slow-building romance.
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Decent YA light read, but no Patricia Briggs
- By Life's A Beach on 12-25-16
By: Jasmine Walt
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Where the Stars Meet the Sea
- By: Heidi Kimball
- Narrated by: Louise McCance-Price
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
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Juliet Graham fervently counts the days until her 21st birthday, when she can claim the inheritance that will grant her the freedom she has always craved and the guardianship of her younger brother. When forced to accompany the family to a house party at Shaldorn Castle, Juliet’s only objective is to keep to herself. That is, until a chance encounter with a boorish stranger stirs up an unexpected whirlwind of emotions in her. Thrown off-balance, Juliet does the unthinkable: loses her temper and insults the man - who turns out to be her unwilling host, the Duke of Halstead.
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Interesting & Clean Romance
- By WA amazon customer on 09-26-21
By: Heidi Kimball
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Revealed
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Phillippa Benning is the unrivaled beauty of the Season. But when another lady challenges her for a marquis's attentions, Phillippa entices him to a secret rendezvous only to stumble upon The Blue Raven, England's most famous spy, lurking at the site of her planned tryst. The Blue Raven has uncovered an enemy plot directed at upcoming society functions, but he's unable to infiltrate London society.
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Really enjoyed this one — terrific listen — ignore the negative reviews
- By Pamela on 08-31-20
By: Kate Noble
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- Cheyenne Puma
- 04-22-23
Pirates and Fae??? Yes please
I’m not one to read a book with no spice but this book was phenomenal! I loved the story and fell in love with all the characters! The narration is WONDERFUL. The accents are done so well and I can’t wait to listen to book 2!
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- Marie-Lyne
- 11-11-22
Great start to a new pirate fantasy series
If you like pirate fantasies, books with fae, slow burn romance, sheltered/naive MC’s and morally grey characters - pick this one up!
I listened to the audiobook as a reread before reviewing book 2. I have to say it was a pleasure to listen to. The narrator was excellent and I feel the characters were brought to life even more than when I read the book the first time around thanks to the narrator’s performance.
I’ll admit that sheltered/naive MC’s aren’t my favourite but mainly just because they tend to be a tad annoying at first, I do however love their character arcs since they undergo so much growth. I found some of Aoife’s internal monologs to be a bit repetitive and that resulted in the first part of the book feeling a bit slow to me. But wowwweeee does this book pick up speed towards the end. I was left in utter emotional turmoil. Declan is absolutely delicious - as a character and love interest haha - and you can’t give me a great love interest like that and leave me on such a cliffhanger! I absolutely didn’t know what to do with myself after finishing this book the first time around.
A huge thanks to the author for the audiobook code. All opinions are my own.
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- Beth
- 04-17-22
Loved it even more!
I read this book in physical form and really enjoyed it; however, the audiobook made me love it even more! The narrator’s delivery of Aoife with an accent makes her more likeable to me as a reader.
The Irish influence used to develop this fantasy world comes across much clearer in the audiobook.
For fans of fantasy with an Irish flare, complete with morally gray pirates. Declan will forever be my favorite snarky character.
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- J. Clifford
- 12-21-21
A compelling pirate story with the perfect blend of adventure and romance
Can I just say how much I adore this story? Aoife and Declan are such great characters, and I loved their unique POVs. Kate was fun too, and I hope we hear more about her in the next one. The narrator was also perfect!
Absolutely masterful with her accents and the portrayal of so many different characters. The world building is amazing, and I’m just holding in all the feels cos I heard the cliffhanger was in.tense. Perfect for fans of Fable or Daughter of the Pirate King with the right amount of sass and spice.
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- Sara
- 10-09-22
Love this world! Amazing pirate adventure.
Incredible world building, and I love the characters. It’s a well crafted pirate adventure. Can’t wait to get into book two!! Highly recommend.
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- Kentucky Bohemian
- 07-01-22
A Pirate + a Runaway + a Lost Dagger = Adventure
This story crosses so many genres, it's a bit like the love child between a romantic thriller and an epic fantasy, with a touch of regency thrown in the mix. I'm not saying that like it's a bad thing. In fact, it's downright fascinating.
The author has artfully created a world where pirates are commonplace. In one port, these pirates are welcomed openly if they abide by the rules of the Council. Interestingly, this Council and this port are run by women: men have few rights here and must abide by the Council's edicts. It's a place Pirate Captain Declan never intended to return to, but circumstances force his hand. His stay is short but eventful, leaving him to cast off the next day with a stow-away on board. She's not just any stow-away, however. She's an heir to the Council and soon to be matched to a Pirate Lord.
As one would expect, chaos ensues for Declan, his pirate crew, and Council heir Aoife. It seems no one is happy. The pirates don't want a woman on board, Declan doesn't want to deal with the sharp-tongued spoiled rich girl, and Aoife is struggling with a world that is nothing like she thought. Declan and Aoife clash in captivating ways as they both deal with trust issues and a growing interest in each other. An interest that simply cannot be realized.
Readers who enjoy romantic thrillers and/or fantasy tales will enjoy this well-written novel of deception, loyalty, trust, and hope. With a diverse cast of personalities and a tightly woven plot, this story delights, entertains, and satisfies. Well, almost satisfies. Readers should be aware that the story does not end with this novel and should prepare for a cliffhanger ending. But it will be worth it. This story is just too epic for one book.
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- Jaclyn679
- 11-08-21
AMAZING story and characters
Holy cow, I loved this so much! I saw that this book was “similar” to fable, so I immediately knew I needed to read it and I was not disappointed. I loved the strong heroine and watching her chase her passions in a world where life is difficult for her. I thought the writing was so well done and thoughtful. You can tell there’s a clear direction and that this story is going to be smooth through the full series. The creative world was so different and unique. I fell in love with the entire plot line and characters. Another thing that I was really impressed with was Vanessa’s ability to incorporate real life problems and personal hardships in a very responsible and sensitive matter. Absolutely must read and dying for book two!
A big thank you to this author who shared this copy with me. I have left this review of my own decision.
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- jordan wittwer
- 08-18-22
Narrator
I love this book I just do not like the sound of the narrators voice.
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- MusicLover622
- 02-12-23
Soothed my pirateous soul
I loved this book even more than I thought I would. I cannot wait for the next one!!
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- Kel
- 07-29-22
A Swashbuckling Romance
I was pleasantly surprised with this book after seeing it constantly on my FYP. I was hesitant to start this book because I generally lean more towards NA books these days over YA. While this book is technically a YA it isn't a true YA and straddles the bridge between YA and NA. There are mature themes covered in this book however nothing is graphic it explicitly described.
The story follows a young woman who has been raised to become a political figurehead. In this world women have all the power. Previously men wrought destruction and violence leading to a new world order where men find freedom in pirating only to have to pay boons to the counsel for safe passage. No violence is allowed on the counsel's island and those who disrespect the rules are exiled. Our FMC discovers that her life among the counsel is not what she believed and flees. She has a random meeting with a fearsome pirate who irks her and enjoys verbal sparring sessions. The two form a reluctant partnership where he agrees to help her flee the counsel's island and she will help him achieve a goal to ultimately harm the counsel's influence. The MMC has his own storyline and motives and the author does a really good job building her characters, even the side characters.
Our two main characters pretty much can't stand each other for most of this book. The MMC does and says some pretty harmful things to her which I wasn't sure he ever really made up for. Our FMC just decides that since he's finally being nice everything will be forgiven. The story is also pretty long, while the ending was much better than I anticipated there are a lot of middle parts of this book that felt like they dragged on. Especially with the amount of self deprecating nonsense the FMC spouts, however it was understandable why she thought and acted the way she did based on how she was raised. But she did bother me a bit, and I'm hoping the next book allows her to get some training, build some confidence and swoop in to save the day and bit more.
This is definitely a swashbuckling good time though, if you're in the mood for a pirate/fantasy/adventure/romance. The romance is light in this book for sure but I think there is going to be much more in the next book. The majority of the book was the development of the relationship between the two MCs both platonic and romantic. If you like banter then this is a great option because these two have some pretty intense sparring match's. One of my favorite parts was the decapitation joke she makes and stuns the guys who just stare at her slack jawed. It was hilarious.
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✅ One bed
✅ Not a true enemies to lovers, more of a strong dislike to feelings.
✅ Found family
✅ Fae
✅ Tons of banter
✅ Dual POV + one additional POV
The audio was well done as well. The voice actor does a great job with the Irish laced accents and manages to differentiate between each character voice really well.
My hope for the next book is that it leans more towards NA than YA. I'd be down with some spice and some violence. It's about time this FMC takes back some power, knocks the assholes down a few pegs and gets her man.
Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice 🚫 (tension + kissing only)
Audio 🎧🎧🎧🎧
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