"Fire and water were never meant to meet—until fate intervened.
Niara's dreams of becoming a Water Mage Priestess have been crushed by her magic's stubborn refusal to cooperate. But when a monstrous creature of lava and flame emerges during a sacred ritual, she discovers she can hear the creature’s thoughts. What’s more, the fearsome beast is not a beast at all, but the cursed Prince Keeran of the Ember Fae.
After uncovering a treacherous plot that threatens both Keeran and the future of the Water Mages, Niara faces an impossible choice: remain loyal to the Mages who raised her or assist the son of her people’s enemy—a man whose touch awakens something wild and forbidden within her blood.
Niara and Keeran must race against time to save both their peoples and break his curse—that is if the army hunting them, her own conflicted loyalties, and the explosive chemistry between these mortal enemies don't destroy them first.
The Obsidian Curse is a standalone romantasy featuring enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and a heroine discovering her true power in the vividly imagined world of elemental magic and ancient rivalries on Lunaterra."
"In this anthology, everybody is Black.
Filled with epic battles, complicated families, soft kisses, and sharpened blades, Magic in the Melanin is an adult fantasy anthology that showcases Black authors who write magical stories of all kinds. Featuring full-page artwork to accompany your adventure through the pages, this anthology is what fantasy looks like when Blackness is centered and the imaginations of Black creators are unhindered. Dive into these stories and discover countless worlds where magic is truly in the melanin."
"To become the queen my people need, I’ll have to risk everything
As the Nimali princess, I’m expected to become a dragon shifter.
I’ve already failed once, another failure threatens my life and the fate of everyone I care about.
But the world outside my pampered existence is deadly. All my careful plans fall apart when I’m attacked by vicious creatures.
The man who saves my life transforms into an impossible beast. His power is beyond belief. His touch ignites a fever beneath my skin.
He thinks I may be destined for him and locks me away in his fortress.
My people are depending on me.
I must escape his prison, but each day brings him closer to capturing my heart.
To free myself from this curse, I have to walk in darkness
Trapped alone in this brutal world devoid of civilization, battling the terrifying creatures determined to destroy it, I’d begun to lose hope.
Then I find her.
I can’t let her go without knowing if she’s the one I’ve been waiting for. The one who can free me.
Her haughty princess act conceals a liquid heart. She shines a light into my solitude and awakens a deep well of desire within me.
But an overwhelming force threatens this land with total annihilation.
Saving the world requires sacrifice.
But now that I have her, the world could burn for all I care.
Brutal Fortress is the conclusion of the dystopian, enemies-to-lovers, shifter fantasy romance trilogy."
"To save my clan, I’m forced to marry my enemy.
The prophecy tells of danger coming for our shifter clans. Something far worse than the war between the Fai and Nimali.
The only solution is to bond our clans to avoid our destruction and ensure peace.
Thirty days is all I get. I will ruin the Nimali from the inside. The tiger inside me is lying in wait.
Except my new husband is not the man I thought he was.
To save my kingdom, I’ll marry the woman who tried to kill me
I am the new Nimali dragon king. No matter what, I refuse to follow the footsteps of my stepfather.
My life is filled with blood and pain.
I was never destined to marry for love. But I didn’t expect my bride to be the woman who tried to kill me days earlier.
I know she is a spy who will do anything to ruin me.
But I can’t help wanting to protect her. Wanting to be near her.
Our clans would never accept us. She would never accept me.
We were destined to be enemies, but fate had other plans.
Love and duty never go hand in hand.
Beastly Kingdom is a dystopian, enemies-to-lovers, shifter fantasy romance with intriguing worldbuilding and thrilling action."
"“Penelope offers a wonderfully in-depth exploration of their characters, forcing readers to reevaluate the dichotomy of hero and villain. The romance blossoms organically against a background that skillfully mixes high fantasy elements with an urban post-apocalypse. Readers will be eager to see what comes next.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Savage City is a dystopian, enemies-to-lovers, portal fantasy romance with intriguing worldbuilding and thrilling action.
The truth will kill me, but how can I pull off this lie?
When a tragic accident cuts Talia's lonely life short, instead of heaven or hell, she's stolen away to a terrifying city of warring shifter clans—the Nimali and the Fai. The Nimali mistake her for their missing princess whose father, the dragon king, is identical to her own. But in this world, he dotes on her with the love and affection Talia always craved. And in a land with no tolerance for outsiders, feigning amnesia and impersonating shifter royalty may be the only way to survive.
The daughter of my greatest enemy has lodged herself within my heart...
As a Fai warrior in captivity, Ryin is forced to serve his enemy even as he plots their destruction. The lost princess returned much changed, now the heat between them crackles irresistibly. While helping her heal using his magical talents, he begins to question what he thought he knew about the Nimali. She remains as forbidden as ever, but she also might be the key to freedom for Ryin and his people.
Caught between two enemy factions balancing on the knife-blade of annihilation, their lies are the only thing keeping them alive, but they just might be their undoing."
"L. Penelope's stunning epic fantasy Earthsinger Chronicles continues with Cry of Metal & Bone.
The Mantle dividing Elsira and Lagrimar has fallen. As the two kingdoms struggle to unify, one threat stands above them all.
As desperate Lagrimari flee their barren land for a chance at a better life in Elsira, a shadowy group with ties to the Elsiran government launches an attack on their own soil. With threats of more violence, an unlikely crew is assembled to investigate. Among them are Lizvette Nirall, a disgraced socialite seeking redemption for past mistakes, and Tai Summerhawk, a foreign smuggler determined to keep a promise he made to a dead man.
It’s a race against time in this world of deadly magic, secret agendas and court intrigue to discover those responsible before the next assault. And in another land a new enemy awakens—one that will strike terror into the hearts of gods and men.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Griffin"
"Whispers of Shadow & Flame is the incredible second book in the historical fantasy Earthsinger Chronicles by L. Penelope.
The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms.
Born with a deadly magic she cannot control, Kyara is forced to become an assassin. Known as the Poison Flame in the kingdom of Lagrimar, she is notorious and lethal, but secretly seeks freedom from both her untamed power and the blood spell that commands her. She is tasked with capturing the legendary rebel called the Shadowfox, but everything changes when she learns her target’s true identity.
Darvyn ol-Tahlyro may be the most powerful Earthsinger in generations, but guilt over those he couldn’t save tortures him daily. He isn’t sure he can trust the mysterious young woman who claims to need his help, but when he discovers Kyara can unlock the secrets of his past, he can’t stay away.
Kyara and Darvyn grapple with betrayal, old promises, and older prophecies—all while trying to stop a war. And when a new threat emerges, they must beat the odds to save both kingdoms."
"'Wonderful characters, unique setting, and an engaging romance set against the backdrop of ancient magic. I can't wait to see what L. Penelope will do next.'--Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author
L. Penelope's Song of Blood & Stone is a treacherous, thrilling, epic audiobook fantasy about an outcast drawn into a war between two powerful rulers.
Orphaned and alone, Jasminda lives in a land where cold whispers of invasion and war linger on the wind. Jasminda herself is an outcast in her homeland of Elsira, where her gift of Earthsong is feared. When ruthless soldiers seek refuge in her isolated cabin, they bring with them a captive--an injured spy who threatens to steal her heart.
Jack's mission behind enemy lines to prove that the Mantle between Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall nearly cost him his life, but he is saved by the healing Song of a mysterious young woman. Now he must do whatever it takes to save Elsira and its people from the True Father and he needs Jasminda's Earthsong to do it. They escape their vicious captors and together embark on a perilous journey to save Elsira and to uncover the secrets of The Queen Who Sleeps.
Thrust into a hostile society, Jasminda and Jack must rely on one another even as secrets jeopardize their bond. As an ancient evil gains power, Jasminda races to unlock a mystery that promises salvation.
The fates of two nations hang in the balance as Jasminda and Jack must choose between love and duty to fulfill their destinies and end the war.
Praise for Song of Blood & Stone:
'Prepare to be hooked. Song of Blood & Stone is brimming with captivating lore, unique magic, and plot-turns you never saw coming. L. Penelope has written your next fantasy obsession.' --Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of The Loom Saga
“L. Penelope’s page-turning apocalyptic epic Song of Blood & Stone does what fantasy does best: provide epic plots, epic world-building and epic myth. A rewarding, carefully crafted read.” — The Root"
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