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Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now, the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its queen, a witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence - and corruption.

Jaenelle Angelline now reigns as Queen-protector of the Shadow Realm. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one chapter ends, a final, unseen battle remains to be written, and Jaenelle must unleash the terrible power that is Witch to destroy her enemies once and for all.Even so, she cannot stand alone. Somewhere, long lost in madness, is Daemon, her promised Consort.

Ambitions unfurl as the realm's dreams of a liberator have finally been made flesh: Jaenelle, singled out by prophecy as the living embodiment of magic, is haunted by the cruel battles the Blood have fought over her - for not all of them await her as their Savior.

They are Warlord Princes, men born to serve and protect. They are the Queen's Weapons, men born to destroy the Queen's enemies - no matter what face that enemy wears. Daemonar Yaslana knows how to be bossy yet supportive - traits he shares with his father, the Demon Prince, and his uncle, the High Lord of Hell. Within his generation of the family, he assumes the role of protector, supporting his sister Titian's artistic efforts and curbing his cousin Jaenelle Saetien's more adventurous ideas.

The invitation is signed "Jaenelle Angelline," and it summons her family to a special soirée. But when her guests enter the house, they find themselves trapped in a living nightmare created by the Black Widow witches - and if they try to use Craft as protection, they risk being sealed in the house forever. But Jaenelle did not send the invitation. And now she and the rest of her family must rescue the others inside - and then find out who has created such a place, and why....

Zoey, a young Queen-in-training at SaDiablo Hall, is wounded...and vulnerable to taunts and criticism. When an opportunity arises to befriend a stranger seeking sanctuary at the Hall, she puts herself and others in danger by ignoring Daemonar Yaslana’s warning to back off. Meanwhile, the witch Jillian’s family prepares for her Virgin Night, the rite of passage that assures a woman will retain her power and her Jewels. The trouble is Jillian secretly went through the ceremony already. Now she has to explain the omission of that detail to her powerful and lethal family.

Jared is a Red-Jeweled Warlord bound as a pleasure slave by the Ring of Obedience. After suffering nine years of torment as a slave, he murdered his owner and escaped - only to be caught and sold into slavery once again. The notorious queen who has purchased him, known as the Gray Lady, may not be what she seems. Soon, Jared faces a difficult choice: his freedom, or his honor.

After a youthful mistake, Lord Dillon's reputation is in tatters, leaving him vulnerable to aristo girls looking for a bit of fun. To restore his reputation and honor, he needs a handfast - a one-year contract of marriage. He sets his sights on Jillian, a young Eyrien witch from Ebon Rih, who he believes has only a flimsy connection to the noble society that spurned him. Unfortunately for Dillon, he is unaware of Jillian's true connections until he finds himself facing Lucivar Yaslana, the volatile Warlord Prince of Ebon Rih.

In less than a year, Kelsea Glynn has transformed from a gawky teenager into a powerful monarch. As she has come into her own as the Queen of the Tearling, the headstrong, visionary leader has also transformed her realm. In her quest to end corruption and restore justice, she has made many enemies - including the evil Red Queen, her fiercest rival, who has set her armies against the Tear.

In A Jewel for Royals (A Throne for Sisters, Book Five), Sophia, 17, gets word that Sebastian, her love, is imprisoned and set to be executed. Will she risk it all for love? Her sister Kate, 15, struggles to escape the witch’s power - but it may be too strong. Kate may be forced to pay the price for the deal she made - and to live a life she doesn’t want to. The Queen is furious at Lady D’Angelica for failing to woo her son, Sebastian. She is prepared to sentence her to the Lead Mask. But Lady D’Angelica has her own plans, and she won’t go down so easily.

The kingdom in the Valley has long sheltered under the protection of its Jewels and Lapidaries, the people bound to singing gemstones with the power to reshape hills, move rivers, and warp minds. That power has kept the peace and tranquility, and the kingdom has flourished. Jewel Lin and her Lapidary, Sima, may be the last to enjoy that peace. The Jeweled Court has been betrayed.

Imprisoned in a Tsarran mine, Cam dreams of escape. When he unexpectedly becomes a gang boss, his unorthodox leadership and healing skills earn him the loyalty of his miners. His big mouth and penchant for sass, however, earn the ire of others who want him punished or dead. As the miners suffer from privation and barbaric cruelty, Cam and his gang suspect a darker plot is at work, a plot that might get them all killed. Will anyone listen? Is there any way out? And who is the mysterious prisoner locked away in the apothecary’s clinic?

Après avoir survécu aux périls du Labyrinthe de Fort-Céleste, Hugues et ses amis se préparent à passer un été haut en couleurs. Alustin, leur mentor, a affrété une nef des sables en vue d'une excursion pédagogique dans l'immense mer de dunes connue sous le nom d'Erg Sans-fin, à destination de la riche et puissante cité de Théras-Tel, au cœur du désert. Hugues n'a pas été aussi heureux depuis des années et se réjouit à l'idée de profiter du grand air, du soleil et d'un peu de calme.

Life had gone wrong for Obhin. Once a respected palace guard, now he sells his sword as a bandit. Trapped by his missteps, he little reason for hope, until one young woman sees more in him.

Nachdem sie dem tödlichen Labyrinth von Skyhold entkommen sind und die Magierprüfung bestanden haben, freuen sich Hugh und seine Freunde auf die wohlverdienten Sommerferien. Zusammen mit ihrem Lehrmeister Alustin wollen sie die weite Dünenlandschaft der Endlosen Erg bereisen. Ihr Ziel ist die prunkvolle und mächtige Wüstenstadt Theras Tel. Sie können es kaum erwarten! Doch bei Hughs üblichem Pech, werden die Ferien alles andere als entspannt und lustig …

In the story books, a hero gets their time in the spotlight. They are thrown parades, showered with prestige, and adored by all. Samuel Gale, Hero of Cortendale and Guardian of the Wind thought he would gain such notoriety when entering his kingdom’s capitol. What he got was hand irons and a dose of reality. Real paragons of the people warrant suspicion from those in power, altruistic ideals are questioned, and he finds that the world cannot be changed on goodwill alone. Sam is about to enter a place that is altogether foreign inside the walls of this city.

A decade of blood stained his hands. None of his victims had ever weighed down his conscience. He was merely the tool, the living weapon wielded by his employers. His victims had begged for their lives, had cursed him with their dying breath, and stared in uncomprehending disbelief. But none had ever been calm in their final moments. None had ever stared up at him with such serenity.