Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for January 26, 2024

Step into a universe where duty is a double-edged sword honed by passion. Love isn’t just a battlefield—it’s an entire galaxy.

She would give anything to protect her family… including her mind and body. Lilian’s bright future was destroyed with a single, devastating stroke—her family name erased, their cartouche melted, and their property forfeited. Destitute and desperate, she is determined to survive and protect what remains of her family—no matter what she must do.

Lucius Mercio is the preeminent warrior of his cartouche, and the cartel it dominates; the Serengeti Group. Ruthless, clever, and ambitious, Lucius’ wealth, influence, and power are exceeded by few within the Twelve Systems. It is not sufficient. Lucius needs Lilian… and he needs her alive.

Abandoned as a child. Hungry for answers. Will she find the truth in a magical academy?

Alya Reed yearns to locate her biological parents. Intolerant of bullies and good with her fists, the now eighteen-year-old escapes her foster home in the hopes of discovering their fate. But her taste of freedom goes up in smoke when a violent run-in narrows her options to jail time or enrolling in a mysterious supernatural college. After learning her only hope of tracking down her parents lies with passing the grueling final exam, she fights to harness her elusive power…

Plagued by memory lapses and repeatedly failing to connect to an element, is Alya doomed to flunk out of her future?
Conflicted is the riveting first book in the Elemental Academy urban fantasy series. If you enjoy strong and likable heroines, monsters and magic, and slow-burn romance, then you’ll love this portal to mayhem.

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

Fountain of Youth, or Valley of Death?

While eating his supper of microwave popcorn, PhD student-genius Salinger Jacobs is grabbed from his apartment in California, stuck on a C-130 military plane and sent to the Sahara Desert to witness the reality of the ZOO for himself.

With the life expectancy of untrained scientists working inside the ZOO measured in hours, he has a lot to learn. Fast.

First order of business?

How do you shoot a gun, and just HOW MUCH is that plant worth?

The government needs the best of the best military and scientific minds working out how to pull the secrets from the ZOO, while keeping the deadly fauna and flora in check.

There is one major problem, Salinger doesn’t even have a PhD.

If he can stay alive long enough, he might be able to afford something besides popcorn to eat.

Dive into the ZOO today with the complete 10 book boxed set!

Category: Science Fiction – Alien Invasion

Viola gave up everything to master the art of enchantment. But even her formidable magic powers can’t protect her from the wrath of a fae king when she’s framed for a terrible crime.

Brock is a bear shifter with a bad attitude and a worse temper. When Viola vanished from his life seven years ago, he swore he would never love again. But when she breaks into his downtown bar searching for clues, he can’t just let her walk straight into danger.

The closer Viola gets to the truth, the more she’s tempted by Brock’s fierce and wild strength. Can she risk taking a second chance?

Feel-good urban fantasy packed with magic mayhem, snarky humor, fighting monsters and saving the world, with a sweet love story (PG-13) and a happy ending. Perfect for fans of Annette Marie, Heather G. Harris, K. M. Shea, Lindsay Buroker, and Kenley Davidson.

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

Pretending to be in love with a fae prince is easy. But what happens when the fairy tale starts to feel real?

Tessa’s injury ended her mountain biking career and broke her heart. But her recovery takes a detour when a portal sends her to a world of eerie creatures, haunted ruins, and fae with sharp wits and sharper blades.

Devastatingly handsome fae prince Ademar is unwillingly betrothed to a princess from a distant realm. If Tessa disguises herself as this mystery princess, she could buy time for him to finagle his own freedom. In return, Ademar will sneak Tessa back to her home.

But the masquerade turns deadly when foul invaders lay waste to the fae realm, forcing Tessa and Ademar into a fight for their lives. As the danger grows, so do her feelings. Should she distrust this prince she barely knows? Or will their fake engagement lead to forever after?

After a lightning strike derails her dreams of becoming a guild-certified accountant, young Lake-Ellen Redwood travels to her uncle’s place in the big city to recover.

At first, her recovery goes well. But as the season turns and the telltale signs of possession manifest, the death toll rises and Lake-Ellen is forced to confront the all-too-real possibility that a being of unimaginable power has rooted within her, putting the city in grave danger and bringing frantic authorities in pursuit…

Only the fires of decoherence will set her free—at the cost of her life. No one will settle for anything less…

Category: Fantasy – New Adult & College

Awakening from cryosleep, warrior Hachi, with her faithful golem, embarks on a perilous quest across the stars to unravel her mysterious past. Tangled in romance and tragedy, she faces betrayals, lethal fights, and devious schemes. Confronting insecurities, Hachi seeks to belong in battles in her incredible space odyssey.

Category: Science Fiction – Space Opera

Dive into the heart-pounding sequel! Hachi and Araine, armed with newfound memories and a boon from the Founders, plunge into a high-stakes mission. Their quest: uncover hidden Tau-born vaults scattered across the Sol System! Unravel secrets, face challenges, and ignite the adventure!

“A twisty, satisfyingly unpredictable SF action tale. Even die-hard SF readers won’t see some of the turns coming”—Kirkus Reviews

Category: Science Fiction – Genetic Engineering

Deep within the Emerald Mountain range, he and his Dronigon companion, Gagu, undergo grueling training, forging a bond crucial to saving the realm of Tarawin from looming devastation.
With the fate of countless lives teetering on the edge—including that of Sasha, whose life Hailo is indebted to—he is thrust into a perilous odyssey across the continent. From the enigmatic northern territories to the very heart of the ruthless Vintegra army, danger and intrigue await.
“The Emerald Warrior,” the captivating sequel to “Gray Shadow,” invites you back into the enthralling world of Tarawin.
Join Hailo, Sasha, and Gagu on a journey filled with peril, humor, and discovery, where ancient truths unravel, challenging everything they’ve ever known.

Category: Fantasy – Coming of Age

A mysterious signal from deep space. Mischief and murder at a military base. Earth’s leaders are given an ultimatum: deliver Sam Sanderson to Logom, a planet known to house a hostile AI civilization, or face interplanetary war. While Earth’s scientists scramble to defend their world and the planetary alliance from the AI threat, Sam is forced on a mission to the Dark Galaxy. A place where dangers lurk, tensions run high, and things are never what they seem. But will the journey change her forever? As Sam desperately navigates a maze of lies, dark secrets, and finds herself at the heart of a dangerous journey, she discovers that it will take much more than her courage and power to save humanity.

Category: Science Fiction – Adventure