A Touch of Shadows
The Lost Queen, Book 1
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Jessica Thorne
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A lost queen’s sacrifice. Two kingdoms at war for centuries. And a spark of passion between hunter and hunted with the power to end everything…
The shadow magic has always whispered to Wren. The same dark power that once ravaged her home kingdom of Asteroth. So she must keep her magic hidden, only using it to help people in need in the remote border village she calls home. Discovery of her gifts would mean death.
Noble knight Finn has sworn to serve his new home, Asteroth, by hunting down those who use shadow magic. He has never forgiven his father, ruler of enemy kingdom Ilanthus, for his terrible cruelty. Spying for Asteroth in his own father’s royal court is his revenge–and carrying a warning of raiding parties on the move, Finn is passing through Wren’s small town…
When terrible creatures in the nearby forest attack him, Wren risks exposing her magic and saves his life. But as they touch, burning desire takes over. And Wren’s magic floods through them both.
As the power fades, Wren and Finn’s wariness of each other returns, even with a new bond between them. But there’s no time to untangle their feelings from the seductive call of the magic. Because with enemy soldiers crossing the border, dark days are coming to Asteroth…
Their fates now entwined, can Wren and Finn learn to trust each other to save their kingdom? Or will they be the key to its destruction?
A Touch of Shadows is a totally gripping and enchanting fantasy romance, packed full of delicious passion, stunning world-building and bewitching magic. This first book in an addictive new series is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
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- Narrated by: Krystal Hammond
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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When my sister is murdered, and the case mysteriously dropped, I know where to begin my own investigation-Shadow Hills Academy, an elite school for supernaturals. Technically, I have zero magic, but just enough skills with potions to be accepted. Now I have the means to get close to the most likely culprits—powerful people like the demon prince Jarron.
By: Stacey Trombley
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The Court that Bleeds Gold
- A Dark Fantasy Romance (The Gold Weaver, Book 1)
- By: Zara Storm
- Narrated by: Ash Kingsley
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18
I can spin gold, I lie. With my life at stake, I have no other choice. I get one chance to turn my lie into truth, and I'm shocked when I succeed. But now the cruel human king demands I become his wifepassing between his bed and being locked away in a tower, spinning gold until my last breath. My only way out is to summon him. A brutal Fae prince. The deal we strike is sickening, but it's the only way I'll live after I'm caught escaping. My new captor drags me back to his realm.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Twist on a Blended Fairytale
- By Whitney W on 10-15-24
By: Zara Storm
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City of Starlight
- Keeper of the Keys, Book 1
- By: Trisha Lynn
- Narrated by: Zeynep Cag
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
When her aunt passes away, she leaves Kaidyn an old trunk of bizarre contents and one of her cats. After accidentally opening a portal, Kaidyn is thrown into a country divided by a massive wall and overwhelmed with ancient magic. Thrust between two royal houses, both claiming rights to the throne, Kaidyn isn't sure who or what to believe. One thing soon becomes clear: she is the next Keeper of the Keys, an ancient lineage of human women tasked with balancing the wild magic and serving the true monarch of Evirness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love the live narrator!
- By Jessica Johnson on 08-28-24
By: Trisha Lynn
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Beneath the Scarlet Frost
- Fallen Reign, Book 1
- By: Marissa Miller
- Narrated by: Cheryl-Annette Parker
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12
The empire of Eisa once stood as a symbol of hope for purging the wicked magic that had plagued its lands. But when Wielders are spotted within those borders, the sanctity that once acted as an unshakable foundation crumbles beneath Sorrel Zdraevit's feet. With the resurgence of Wielders on Eisan soil, protests are increasing in the streets, citizens are suffering, and everywhere she turns tragedy fractures the facade of peace that had sheltered her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great fantasy novel with an incredible narrator
- By Amanda on 10-25-24
By: Marissa Miller
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Of Stars and Lightning
- Sun and Shadows, Book 1
- By: Melanie Mar
- Narrated by: Deborah Balm
- Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 1
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Story3 out of 5 stars 1
Sol Yarrow didn't ask for much. A nice day for hunting. A peaceful shift at her gods-awful job. A steaming bowl of her Aunt's famous stew. But after twenty-five years of simplicity, everything she thought to be true was rewritten when four strangers came to her town of Yavenharrow to take her back to a shielded land known to be inhabited by ruthless Elemental Magic Wielders, a land only known by rumors and bedtime stories.
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3 out of 5 stars
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of stars and lightning
- By John Falleaf on 10-29-24
By: Melanie Mar
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Blood and War
- A Dark Fantasy Romance
- By: Belle Walker
- Narrated by: Laura Horowitz
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story3 out of 5 stars 3
For ten years, Demitria Collins has fought the creatures of nightmares to protect the one person she has left. With a rising string of demon attacks on the forefront, she knows it’s only a matter of time until they’re next. But when a routine patrol goes awry, and Demitria has a fated encounter with the legendary Horsemen known as War, everything she fought for is threatened. Including her life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I was definitely not in the right audience
- By Lonnie-The GreatNorthernTroll-Moore on 10-21-24
By: Belle Walker
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The Curse of Orilon
- A Realms of Elswyth Standalone
- By: Willow Asteria
- Narrated by: Andria Mae
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
An apprentice herbalist enters the forest to search for a healing herb to aid her people after supplies run low due to a fae attack. When she finds the rare herb in a ring of mushrooms and steps inside her fate is sealed. The Fae King takes her through the portal to the fae realm of Orilon, and everything she has ever known is turned upside down. She must wed the Fae King who hates her to lift a centuries old curse on his people, or the fae of Orilon will be doomed for eternity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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AMAZING!!
- By Zoe on 09-25-24
By: Willow Asteria
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Forewarned
- Fated Love, Book 1
- By: Chantal Fernando
- Narrated by: Anne Robert
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
The fae spend their entire lives searching for their true mate. But me? I know who my mine is. And I don't want him. My name is Astrid. I'm a fae—a seer and a healer. Not much scares me. But him? That's the darkness I'm never going to let catch me.
By: Chantal Fernando
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The Bratva's Bride
- Volkov Bratva, Book 1
- By: Rose Chase
- Narrated by: Cole Robert Eubanks, Molly Briar
- Length: 19 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
“I do.” Words I never thought would escape my lips. Now they bound me to the charismatic head of the Volkov Bratva, Nikolai Volkov. His mesmerizing blue eyes, charming smile, and silky smooth voice would be my downfall, and yet, also my salvation. The two simple words would also be a personal vow to destroy my stepmother and enemies. If I’m forced to be bound to the mafia life forever then I’ll show them all. I’ll show them how far this ‘angel’ has fallen. I’m not a pawn like they all think.
By: Rose Chase
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The Cove
- The Summer Suspense Mysteries, Book 1
- By: LJ Ross
- Narrated by: Claire Corbett
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96
Gabrielle Adams has it all - brains, beauty, a handsome fiancé, and a dream job in publishing. Until, one day, everything changes. "The Tube Killer" takes his victims when they least expect it: standing on the edge of a busy London Underground platform, as they wait for a train to arrive through the murky underground tunnels of London. Gabrielle soon learns that being a survivor is harder than being a victim, and she struggles to return to her old life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thrilled with the Cove. Is there such a place?
- By Karenique on 11-20-23
By: LJ Ross
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Stolen by the Wolves
- Viking Omegaverse, Book 1
- By: Lyx Robinson
- Narrated by: K.C. Sheridan, John Lane
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
Tamsin has always been safe behind the walls of her sanctuary. Safe enough to yearn for a glimpse of the world beyond. But with the Viking threat looming, even her secretive kingdom must open its gates to invite allies. And she gets far more than a glimpse. The three lords of Dublin are on the hunt for women of her kind. Thrain Mordsson, youngest of the three and bent on a personal vendetta, doesn't take much stock in the ancient prophecies. He marches into battle for the glory rather than the spoils.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Phenomenal!
- By Vanessa b. on 09-27-24
By: Lyx Robinson
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- MICHELLE
- 09-06-24
Well paced story with a unique magic system!
This was my first ever arc, and it was via audiobook. As someone who primarily consumes books via audio, I must say, narration was excellent. Helen Keeley really brought the characters to life. If you like a well paced story and a unique magic system this may be for you! A fantasy with romance and spice with mystery vibes. Great world building with glossary and chapter epigraphs. Warring kingdoms, light vs dark, hidden identity, shadow mommy that ends on a cliffhanger. I am looking forward to book 2. Thank you NetGalley, Second Sky, and Jessica Thorne!
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