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An award-winning fantasy debut with snappy dialogue, a kick-ass heroine and a warlord who's not quite as ruthless as he seems, set against a world on the brink of battle, full of gods, magicians, dragons, giants, and endless possibilities. For everyone who loves Ilona Andrews, Laini Taylor or Mercedes Lackey.

An award-winning fantasy series with snappy dialogue, a kick-ass heroine and a warlord who's not quite as ruthless as he seems, set against a world on the brink of battle, full of gods, magicians, dragons, giants, and endless possibilities. Absorbing, addictive fantasy for fans of Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, C.L. Wilson or Victoria Aveyard.

The unmissable third book in the Kingmaker Chronicles, an award-winning fantasy series with snappy dialogue, a kick-ass heroine and a warlord who's not quite as ruthless as he seems, set against a world on the brink of battle, full of gods, dragons and endless possibilities.

'Utterly breathtaking' DARYNDA JONES'Absolutely fabulous' C. L. WILSON 'So much love for this book! Buuuuuuy it!' NALINI SINGH _______________A convict and an enchanting rogue hold the fate of the universe in their hands . . . Wanted criminal Tess Bailey and her band of merry thieves are desperate and on the run. The most powerful ruler in the universe wants them dead, and while he hunts them, the stolen ship they escaped on is running out of steam. Their one offer of help comes from Shade Ganavan, a tall, dark and arrogant stranger with ambiguous motivations.At her side is gentle, blind Shiori, Fiona, an ex-rebel fighter with a rage so strong it could bring generals to their knees, and determined Jax and Miko, steering their ship through the depths of space. Together, their friendship gives them strength, but will their bond be strong enough to defeat an enemy whose ruthlessness is legendary? As their luck runs out, Tess will have to choose an ending to her story - and whether to fight against or yield to a temptation so strong, it threatens to cleave the land of stars in two._______________Discover why readers everywhere are enchanted by Amanda Bouchet . . . 'Breakneck pace . . . blends humour, danger, and romance with ease' SciFiNow on Nightchaser'A Promise of Fire made me laugh out loud more than once' Thea Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of the Elder Races series'Absolutely fabulous. I didn't want to put it down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance' C.L. Wilson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Winter King'Give this to your Game of Thrones fans' Booklist STARRED Review for A Promise of Fire'A sexy, emotional romance' The Washington Post'I want more of these characters and I want more of this world. I cannot remember the last time I wanted to both savour and devour a book . . . Bouchet's writing is so engaging and magical'SmartBitchesTrashyBooks

'Tess and Shade are my new favourite romance couple' Entertainment WeeklyTHEY NEVER WANTED TO BE HEROESCaptain Tess Bailey and Shade Ganavan are still the galaxy's Most Wanted, and with revolution in the wind and the universe on the brink of catastrophic war, the situation couldn't be more desperate. Despite the Dark Watch scouring the known sectors for them, rebel leaders have handed the crew of the Endeavor a delicate and dangerous mission: break into Starbase 12 and free renowned scientist Reena Ahern. She's the only one who stands a chance of tipping the odds in their favour for the first time in decades.BUT PULLING OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE IS WHAT THEY DO BESTThe clock is ticking. But as their attraction builds and secrets are revealed, Tess and Shade must decide if they trust each other enough to execute this impossible prison break. They could change the course of history, but they'll be risking everything . . . They'll just have to tackle one crisis at a time.Everyone is raving about Amanda Bouchet's Nightchaser:'Breathtakingly hot' Booklist STARRED REVIEW'Chock full of intrigue, heroism, conflict and sexual tension' Kirkus STARRED REVIEW'Out-of-this-world' Jennifer Estep, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author'Believe me when I say you need to own this book and anything Amanda Bouchet writes forever' Kate LeBeau, Anderson's Bookshop'Makes an early bid for one of the best titles of the year' Entertainment Weekly

A brand new epic love story, book four in The Kingmaker Chronicles. Cat and Griffin are BACK!

A brand new epic love story, book four in The Kingmaker Chronicles. Cat and Griffin are BACK!

'Nothing less than explosive, with battle and banter that are equally combustible' JODI PICOULT'Amanda Bouchet's talent is striking' NALINI SINGHSHE'LL BURN BRIGHT ENOUGH TO RIVAL GODS . . .Separated from everyone they know and love, sworn warriors (and warring allies) Bellanca and Carver are on a gods-given mission: travel to the famed realm of Atlantis, fight through every danger that awaits them, and find the Shard of Olympus in order to end Atlantis's generations-long magical punishment - all in Zeus's name.Zeus needs an army if he has any hope of stopping Olympus's bloody coup, and headstrong fire Magoi Bellanca knows it's her duty to deliver one no matter the cost . . . to herself, to her own growing magic, or to the man she's come to desire with all the flames in her heart.He left everything behind in order to guard her back as she faces down her destiny, and Carver swears that together, they can overcome any obstacle. But finding the shard is no easy task, and it's not long before Bellanca and Carver are dragged into the center of a deadly game of gods . . . one not even their combined hearts may be strong enough to survive.Praise for the Kingmaker series'Absolutely fabulous. I didn't want to put it down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance' C.L. WILSON'This book is utterly breathtaking!' DARYNDA JONES'A fabulous sexy romance, great bantering and wonderful secondary characters'?????????? Reader Review'A breathtaking ride!'?????????? Reader Review'This epic story is fantasy romance at its finest'?????????? Reader ReviewDiscover The Kingmaker ChroniclesA Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (Book 4)Beneath the Burning Sea (Book 5)

Fans of Firefly and Star Wars can't help but fall for this sexy new paranormal romance from the author of the USA Today bestselling fantasy, THE KINGMAKER CHRONICLES. The galaxy's most wanted captain must trust her life to a charming and mysterious rogue if she doesn't want to see her latest mission go up in smoke...Tess Bailey: the galaxy's Most Wanted.Captain Tess Bailey and her ragtag crew are on the run, pursued by a tyrant who'll take them dead or alive. Her best hope is a tall, dark, and much-too-appealing stranger, Shade Ganavan. The handsome charmer claims he can help, but his motivations are far from clear...Shade Ganavan: arrogance, charm...and that special roguish something that makes you want to scream.There's no denying their chemistry, but with the dreaded Dark Watch closing in, what Tess and Shade don't know about each other might get them killed...unless they can set aside their differences and learn to trust each other before it's too late.This is no average space opera. Everyone is raving about Amanda Bouchet's Nightchaser: "Breathtakingly hot."--Booklist STARRED REVIEW"Chock-full of intrigue, heroism, conflict, and sexual tension."--Kirkus STARRED REVIEW"Out-of-this-world."--JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"Believe me when I say you need to own this book and anything Amanda Bouchet writes forever."--Kate LeBeau, Anderson's Bookshop (Naperville, IL)"Makes an early bid for one of the best titles of the year."--Entertainment Weekly

In this thrilling and sexy sci-fi fantasy romance from USA Today bestselling author Amanda Bouchet, a space pirate and her charming rebel face off against unimaginable odds. They never wanted to be heroes, but pulling off the impossible is what they do best.Captain Tess Bailey and rebel Shade Ganavan top the galaxy's Most Wanted list for more than one ruthless bounty hunter. With revolution in the wind and the universe on the brink of catastrophic war, their situation couldn't be more desperate. But that doesn't stop rebel leaders from sending them on another dangerous mission: a prison break that could alter worlds.The clock is ticking. As their attraction builds and secrets are revealed, Tess and Shade must decide if they trust each other enough to execute the challenge before them. Together they could change the course of history, but to do so, they'll risk everything...their lives, their freedom, and a growing connection neither can live without.What people are saying about Bouchet's bestselling paranormal romance: "Tess and Shade are my new favorite romance couple."--Entertainment Weekly for Nightchaser"Breathtakingly hot."--Booklist STARRED REVIEW"Chock-full of intrigue, heroism, conflict, and sexual tension."--Kirkus STARRED REVIEW"Out-of-this-world."--JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

Discover an all-new adventure in USA Today Bestselling author Amanda Bouchet's thrilling, white-hot fantasy series, The Kingmaker Chronicles!The queen has been cursed, and no one knows who's behind the plot to threaten the realm's fragile peace. Desperate to help, Jocasta hatches a plan to find Circe's Garden, a fabled island where she hopes to discover an antidote. But she can't do it alone. She needs the strong arm and unflinching bravery of the warrior she's loved since childhood-her brother's right-hand-man and captain of the guard, Flynn of Sinta.Together they can do the impossible. Yet with treachery brewing on Mount Olympus, one thing is clear: Thalyria and its new royals are still pawns in an epic game of power-one that might end in a War of Gods.The Kingmaker Chronicles:A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles:"Give this to your Game of Thrones fans."-Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it!"-ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking!"-DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding."-Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous."-C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016!"-Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart-loved it!"-JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author

KINGDOMS WILL RISE AND FALL FOR HERCat Fisa isn't who she pretends to be. She's perfectly content living disguised as a soothsayer in a traveling circus, avoiding the destiny the Gods--and her dangerous family--have saddled her with. As far as she's concerned, the magic humming within her blood can live and die with her. She won't be a pawn in anyone's game.But then she locks eyes with an ambitious warlord from the magic-deprived south and her illusion of safety is shattered forever.Griffin knows Cat is the Kingmaker--the woman who divines truth through lies--and he wants her to be a powerful weapon for his newly conquered realm. Kidnapping her off the street is simple enough, but keeping her by his side is infuriatingly tough. Cat fights him at every turn, showing a ferocity of spirit that burns hot...and leaves him desperate for more. But can he ever hope to prove to his once-captive that he wants her there by his side as his equal, his companion...and maybe someday, his Queen?Discover exciting bonus material, including maps, illustrations, and an expanded look at the world of Thalyria. Fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J. Maas will burn for this spicy romantic fantasy.The Kingmaker Chronicles: A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Beneath the Burning Sea (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 2)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles: "Give this to your Game of Thrones fans." --Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it " --ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking " --DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding." --Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous." --C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Magic, action, romance--everything I love in a series." --JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"Sweeping in its world building and poignant in its emotion. A Homeric trilogy not to be missed." --GRACE DRAVEN, USA Today bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016 " --Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart--loved it " --JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author

AND SHE WILL BE THEIR QUEENCat Fisa's warlord captor-turned-lover may have crowned her with the symbols of the three realms, but war is far from over. She believes in what Griffin is trying to accomplish. She believes that peace will finally come when the realms are united. And she believes that with her by his side, Griffin has the strength to change the world.But with her dangerous past resurfacing and the neighboring royals out for blood, Cat and Griffin must strike soon if they want to unify the land without full-scale war.They'll do anything to avoid innocent bloodshed, including crossing the treacherous Ice Plains or entering the deadly Agon Games to win access to the royal court...and the very family they plan to usurp. When their desperate battle for survival is over, Cat and Griffin will either be standing side-by-side in the heart of their future kingdom--or not at all.Discover exciting bonus material, including maps, illustrations, and an expanded look at the world of Thalyria. Fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J. Maas will burn for this spicy romantic fantasy.The Kingmaker Chronicles: A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Beneath the Burning Sea (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 2)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles: "Give this to your Game of Thrones fans." --Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it " --ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking " --DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding." --Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous." --C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Magic, action, romance--everything I love in a series." --JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"Sweeping in its world building and poignant in its emotion. A Homeric trilogy not to be missed." --GRACE DRAVEN, USA Today bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016 " --Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart--loved it " --JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author

WITH THE POWER OF THE GODS AT HER FINGERTIPSCat Fisa's destiny has finally caught up with her. But fully accepting her fate means taking a final, terrifying step--reuniting all three realms and embracing her place as Queen with warlord-turned-king Griffin at her side. Yet forging their kingdom can only mean going to war with Fisa and its violent Alpha--Cat's own mother, Andromeda.Although Cat used to be Andromeda's sole weakness, that's no longer true. And while Andromeda seems to know every trick and spell, Cat's own magic refuses to work like it should. When tragedy strikes, Cat unleashes the power she's been afraid of all her life, but her misuse of the Gods' gifts comes with a terrible price.Ripped away from Griffin and the home she's come to love, Cat's only option is to fully accept the power she's always denied so that she can return to the people she loves, confront her murderous mother, and finish restoring her kingdom--no matter the ultimate cost.Discover exciting bonus material, including maps, illustrations, and an expanded look at the world of Thalyria. Fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J. Maas will burn for this spicy romantic fantasy.The Kingmaker Chronicles: A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Beneath the Burning Sea (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 2)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles: "Give this to your Game of Thrones fans." --Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it " --ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking " --DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding." --Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous." --C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Magic, action, romance--everything I love in a series." --JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"Sweeping in its world building and poignant in its emotion. A Homeric trilogy not to be missed." --GRACE DRAVEN, USA Today bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016 " --Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart--loved it " --JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author

SHE'LL BURN BRIGHT ENOUGH TO RIVAL GODS Separated from everyone they know and love, sworn warriors (and warring allies) Bellanca and Carver are on a gods-given mission: travel to the famed realm of Atlantis, fight through every danger that awaits them, and find the Shard of Olympus in order to end Atlantis's generations-long magical punishment--all in Zeus's name.Zeus needs an army if he has any hope of stopping Olympus's bloody coup, and headstrong fire Magoi Bellanca knows it's her duty to deliver one no matter the cost...to herself, to her own growing magic, or to the man she's come to desire with all the flames in her heart.He left everything behind in order to guard her back as she faces down her destiny, and Carver swears that together, they can overcome any obstacle. But finding the shard is no easy task, and it's not long before Bellanca and Carver are dragged into the center of a deadly game of gods...one not even their combined hearts may be strong enough to survive.Discover exciting bonus material, including maps, illustrations, and an expanded look at the world of Thalyria. Fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J. Maas will burn for this spicy romantic fantasy.The Kingmaker Chronicles: A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Beneath the Burning Sea (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 2)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles: "Give this to your Game of Thrones fans." --Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it " --ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking " --DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding." --Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous." --C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Magic, action, romance--everything I love in a series." --JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"Sweeping in its world building and poignant in its emotion. A Homeric trilogy not to be missed." --GRACE DRAVEN, USA Today bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016 " --Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart--loved it " --JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author