Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Geneva Lee

Arden Icaros is heir to one of Antares' most powerful bloodlines, until she fails to complete the sacred ritual meant to grant her power, and is marked as a harbinger of war. Placed in the custody of Bishop, a ruthless military general, the two form an uneasy truce when the King is murdered by the Heart Collector, a shadowy figure intent on bringing war to the land. Their alliance soon sparks a deeper attraction, but when destructive secrets are revealed, Arden is confronted with a terrible choice that will change everything. . .

Harbinger

Mai Corland

After her father's untimely death, Kerasea becomes High Priestess of the Temple of Truth and the people of Pryor look to her for guidance. What they don't know is that she is hiding a secret which could bring the regime down. 
 
Praetorian and revered soldier, Matelo, lost everything at the hands of Kerasea's father. Years later, he still seeks revenge. 
 
When the beheaded body of a Senator is found with the ceremonial dagger of the temple beside him, Kerasea and Matelo's paths become inextricably linked. 
 
And they set off on a path neither would expect

Verity Guild

Devney Perry

Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. 
 
I’m lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. 
 
It’s my turn to become the Guardian. 
 
Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, when I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. 
 
Everyone wants me to be something I’m not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? 
 
What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? 
 
For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. 
 
It’s time to discover the monster within.

Rites of the Starling

Alexis Calder

Life has never been easy for Nia, and has been even harder since her sister, Yamara left in search of safety for them both. But after a surviving a brutal attack Nia finds something far more terrifying – an execution notice for her sister.She won’t let her sister die. 
 
When Nia vows to travel to the capital she meets a ruthless bounty hunter. They team up and must battle bandits, monsters and the searing heat.But soon Nia learns that there is more evil lurking. And that her secret, if ever revealed, could destroy everything . . .

Six Bullets and A Crown

Natalia Hernandez

After the death of his estranged grandfather, historian Santiago discovers he is the last member in a line of guardians sworn to protect the final resting place of Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor. 
 
Dragged into a world of treasure hunters and grave robbers, Santiago must team up with beautiful and mysterious adventurer Allie Palacios to delve into the secrets of his ancestors and find the lost tomb before it's too late. 
 
Can the pair outwit ruthless criminals, navigate dangerous terrain, and contend with the supernatural forces which stand in their path before an ancient Inca curse is unleashed upon the world?

The Lost Guardian

Abigail Owen

Don't miss the exhilarating conclusion to the instant #1 New York Times bestselling series. This is Percy Jackson for adults with a slow burn romance between a contestant and Hades himself.

The Wrath Gods Reap

Shanora Williams

After a dark sorcerer curses her sister, Zaira must find a way to save her only living relative before they die. In order for that to happen, she has to enter a deadly temple no man has ever survived to reach the Prosperity Stone. 
 
As a mere mortal in Thelanor living amongst magic wielders and beasts who blend in with their society, it seems there’s no way she can survive such a mission. 
 
That is until she stumbles across Thane Valkor, a mysterious, brooding man of few words. One look at Thane and not only does Zaira feel an irritatingly profound connection to him, but she comes to the realization that he is exactly the person she needs in order to save her sister’s life.

Mayhem and the Mortal

Alyssa Day

For a hundred years, Altarra has burned. Corvynne, the goddess of war, has conquered kingdom after kingdom, leaving only ruin in her wake. Every prophecy says the same thing—nobody can defeat her. 
 
And after a century of failure, someone finally takes that literally. 
 
When the goddess Artemisen chooses Soli Graymind—a young woman who has spent her life believing she doesn’t matter—to lead one last, desperate quest, the world laughs. But Soli won't be alone. She's joined by an unlikely group of companions, all of whom harbor deadly secrets: 
 
A prince determined to win back his kingdom. 
A thief with a plan to go his own way. 
A sorcerer whose magic is unreliable. 
A warrior with a hidden agenda. 
A noble with a mysterious past. 
And two soldiers whose loyalty to a tyrant king may outweigh their dedication to the quest. 
 
Together, they are Altarra’s last chance. 
 
And if they have any chance to succeed, they need to believe that being a "nobody" is more powerful than anyone imagines—including themselves.

Nobody's Quest

H. Leighton Dickson

She survived the wreck. Now she’s bound to a ship that shouldn’t exist - and a captain she can’t resist… 
"Dickson’s novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats with morally gray characters, action, and wonderful worldbuilding; perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Erin Morgenstern." Library Journal, starred review 
 
 Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have gift for any book lover. 
–A war-scarred mage. A sentient ship. A secret that could drown empires. 
When Ensign Bluemage Honor Renn is rescued from the wreckage of her first naval post, she expects death or disgrace. Instead, she wakes aboard the Touchstone, a mythic vessel whispered of in dockside ballads and royal war rooms alike. 
With a crew of misfits. A mysterious, elven captain. And a mission tied to the Dreadwall, the crumbling barrier that has kept the Overland and Nethersea from open war for a hundred years. 
But the tragedy that sank her last ship didn’t just take lives.It left something behind. 
Now Renn carries a secret everyone wants. A magik that’s chimeric, arcane...and slowly killing her. But the captain’s mission may be her only chance to survive, even if he still doesn’t trust her. 
Caught between privateers, princes, and spies, Renn knows each choice could sink her future?or set the sea on fire. 
Ship of Spells is perfect for readers who crave the raw grit of Arya Stark, the world-building of Samantha Shannon, and the slow-burn tension of enemies who should never trust or want each other. 
Tropes: 
<ul><li>Enemies to Lovers</li><li>Slow-Burn</li><li>High-Stakes Quest</li><li>Found Family</li><li>Forced Proximity </li></ul> 
'In this jam-packed nautical romantasy, Dickson conjures up an intricate world of seaborne wonders and terrors, populated by colorful characters and maritime' Publishers Weekly

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