Ballad of the Silver Branch

R.C. Collins

Days before the biggest match of her career, an accident sweeps MMA fighter Róisín Ó Ceallaigh into the mythical realm of Tír na nÓg. She's rescued by a mysterious sídhe prince, but gratitude comes with a price. Bound to him by an unbreakable life debt, Róisín is forced to navigate a world of ancient magic, ruthless monsters, political intrigue, and gods who never truly left. She sets out on a journey to recover the legendary Silver Branch, the only artifact rumored to be capable of returning her home. Yet every step deeper into Tír na nÓg reveals long buried secrets, impossible choices, and a destiny that threatens not only her future, but the fate of an entire realm.

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Arcanist (The Arcanaeum, #2)

Marie Mistry

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The Mortal Trials

Casey L. Bond

In a game of gods… If you win, you lose. If you lose, you die. Callalie Ryan came home from war in pieces—her body broken, her name smeared across headlines, and her family in ruins. When the goddess Morrigan drags her from her desert home and orders her to Olympus, Callalie is forced into The Mortal Trials: five brutal contests staged by gods who find delight in mortal suffering, hosted by Ares, Greek god of war. With a rusted prosthetic that shrieks with every step and a family the gods use as leverage, Callalie must outlast god conjured beasts, shifting rules, and posturing pantheons long enough to secure a divine champion. But she’s not the only one paying the price… She soon learns that many of the other contenders have been drawn into the games by their connection to her. How do you play a game where every victory is a punishment and showing mercy might get you killed? As heroes fall and tentative alliances are tested, Callalie must decide how much of her humanity she’s willing to sacrifice to survive the gods betting on her ruin. Welcome to The Mortal Trials, where victory is just another kind of death.

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Medieval Wellness: From Beauty to Bloodletting

Larisa Grollemond

Dispelling myths of a dirty, superstitious Middle Ages, this entertaining volume explores medieval approaches to health and wellness. Often maligned as an era of darkness and superstition, the Middle Ages in Europe have been stereotyped as lacking standards for basic hygiene, or, at the very least, for having a laughably simplistic approach to self-care and medicine. With wit and expert analysis, medievalist Larisa Grollemond explores everyday practices and beliefs of medieval life. She uncovers a world as nuanced and self-aware as our own while playfully connecting traditions from the Middle Ages to modern wellness culture. Challenges misconceptions of medieval Europe with engaging, evidence-based insights into hygiene and healthcare practices. Answers popular questions about daily life, including bathing, cosmetics, contraception, and the realities of medieval medical treatments. Features over 130 illustrations of illuminated manuscripts, medieval artifacts, and other art works that bring the past vividly to life. Connects medieval wellness practices to contemporary self-care trends, offering surprising parallels and fresh perspective. If you think the Middle Ages were primitive and unsophisticated, this book will change your mind. With Medieval Wellness, you’ll discover a world of care, curiosity, and complexity that will feel familiar to your own.

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The Poisoner

I.V. Ophelia

"Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you? Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds. I should know. I counted myself." Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape. Alina Lis, a botanist and hobbyist poisoner, has a pastime of killing unsavory men in her twisted sense of poetic justice. When she targets the conceited playboy, Silas Forbes, only to find him in her apothecary the following week, she discovers human men are the least of her problems. The pair’s unlikely association sparks gossip among affluent society. As their mysterious bond deepens, a chilling truth emerges—concealed identities, lurking foes, and questions as plentiful as the hydra’s head brew within this haunting Gothic tale of violent passion. Will Silas and Alina find themselves in each other's arms, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart?

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The River She Became

Emily Varga

A high stakes, action-packed romantasy from bestselling author Emily Varga where a relic-hunter searches for an ancient fae object to restore the magic to her world, but must learn to trust her own powers—and her heart. I’m going across the River. And I’m going to save us all. Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire—or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret to restore magic to her dying land. Until she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world and save her people. But a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin—especially the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies. But even he isn’t what he seems—under the guise of upholding a cruel regime, he works to overthrow it from the inside. To succeed, he needs the same lost relic Yaseema the crown of an ancient Fae Queen. With magic that is a mystery even to her, Yaseema can help him find the crown and save his family from a fate worse than death. Unless she steals it first to help her own. To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of losing their heart to each other. Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a new fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.

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The Geographer's Map to Romance

India Holton

Geography professors in a failed marriage of convenience inconveniently reconnect for an emergency mission in this swoony historical-fantasy rom-com. Professor Elodie Tarrant is an expert in magic disasters. Nothing fazes her--except her own personal disaster, that is: Professor Gabriel Tarrant, the grumpy, unfriendly man she married for convenience a year ago, whom she secretly loves. Gabriel is also an expert in magic disasters. And nothing fazes him either--except the walking, talking tornado that is his wife. They've been estranged since shortly after their wedding day, but that hasn't stopped him from stoically pining for her. When magic erupts in a small Welsh village, threatening catastrophe for the rest of England, Elodie and Gabriel are accidentally both assigned to the case. With the fate of the country in their hands, they must come together as a team in the face of perilous conditions like explosions, domesticated goats, and only one bed. But this is easier said than done. After all, there's no navigational guide for the geography of the heart.

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Hunting Sirens: A Gender-Flipped Little Mermaid (Legends of Neverland Book #2)

Mary Mecham

She was destined to hunt sirens to extinction… but can she complete her mission before one of them captures her heart? Trapped on an island nation and surrounded by bloodthirsty sirens, the starving people of Haven Harbor are losing hope. Treva, a Deaf blacksmith immune to the tempting call of the sirens lurking in the deep, steps into the perilous role of Siren Hunter. If she can rid the waters of enough sirens, her people could be free at last. Unbeknownst to her, another creature dwells in the sea, even more ferocious than the dreaded sirens. When Treva faces the monster and loses, her life is saved by a handsome siren who has no voice. Can mortal enemies set their differences aside long enough to unite their nations? Or will Treva ignore her growing feelings and finish what she started? Treva is certain of one thing—that the famed Siren Hunter of Haven Harbor would never fall for one of her prey. Hunting Sirens is the second book in the Legends of Neverland series but can also be read as a stand-alone novel.

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The Little Shop of Celtic Charms: An Irish Cottagecore Fantasy Romance

Lou Hallow

A clairvoyant shopkeeper and a mysterious wolf-shifter must resist a strange force threatening their town’s power in this enchanting novel bursting with magic, romance, and Irish folklore, for fans of Sarah Beth Durst and Sangu Mandanna In a faraway corner of Ireland's Ancient East lies the town of Kinlahide, home to Enya Elvery and her Little Shop of Celtic Charms. Enya is an Innloch, somebody whose gift is to speak with her surroundings through dreams and visions. But Enya's powers have faded recently, pointing to a worrying force dimming the town's vibrant spirit. Conall Conneely is a wolf-shifter from Ireland's Wild West. Rebuilding his life after it went spectacularly wrong, he's drawn to Kinlahide and its Little Shop—and to Enya. Their attraction is immediate, but so is the shared sense that they've been brought together for a reason. Guided by tea leaves, the descendants of dragons, witches, and a host of Kinlahide's other magical creatures, Enya and Conall find themselves untangling a centuries' old mystery, one whose heart might lead back to the Little Shop of Celtic Charms itself. . .

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