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Abandoned by his parents the moment he was born, DL did his best to reinvent himself. However, his past isn’t so easily buried. Haunted by weird dreams and hunted by weirder strangers, DL must face who he really is–or die trying!
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Recoil by Joanne Macgregor
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: FREE
When Jinxy, a skilled gamer, wins a war simulation game, she’s recruited as a sniper for the war on terrorism.
Ripley says: Top notch YA Dystopian you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: A compelling begin to an exciting new series.
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The Changelings by Elle Casey
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Jayne, Tony, and a group of runaway teens are hijacked and sent into a forest, where nothing is what it seems.
Ripley says: Clever, unique, and highly entertaining.
Soren says: A real page-turner with excellent world-building.
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Broken by Dean Murray
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
After a devastating accident, Adri just wants time to grieve, so why are two hot guys now suddenly into her?
Ripley says: Sucks you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: The classic conundrum of finding love when you least expect it.
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Broken Skies by Theresa Kay
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $0.99
In seventeen-year-old Jax Mitchell’s world, humans are nearly extinct and alien settlers have arrived.
Ripley says: A Sci-fi adventure that will give you all the feels.
Soren says: A well-executed and exciting Sci-fi world.
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The Shadow Children by L.C. Hibbett
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Grace, a Half-Born, has survived capture by living with humans, but the noose is tightening more every day.
Ripley says: Intense, intriguing and full of surprises.
Soren says: Brand new release and you can read it first.
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Deep Focus by Madisyn Ashmore
Genre: New Adult Romance
Price: $0.99
A chance meeting thrusts young screenplay writer Scarlett into the lap of movie studio billionaire, Oliver Tate.
Ripley says: Sexy, smart, and captivating.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.
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Sway by Jennifer Gibson
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: $2.99
Hearing impaired Jessie tries hard to blend in at school and it’s rough, but meeting Ethan changes everything.
Ripley says: Touching, realistic, and beautifully written.
Soren says: Not your typical YA tale in a good way.
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The PSS Chronicles Box Set by Ripley Patton
Young Adult Paranormal
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Over 1500 pages of YA goodness to binge read this fall with more than 400 5-star reviews across the series.
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Holly lies lost in a snow covered mountain pass, abandoned and left for dead. But her memory will never allow Carter to find peace. Not until he tries one last time to save his friend from the Evil that now permeates the Lost Lands.
He embarks on a quest to recover her body, joining the last remaining Snow Bears sent South to seek the mysterious Crystal, stolen from their people.
From Best Selling author of the Shifters Alliance, comes the tale of a world-shattering fight for Holly’s soul.

 

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Rising Tides by Katy Haye
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: FREE
City is the last civilized place left on a drowned Earth, a floating town built from metal and plastic from the Time Before.
Ripley says: Great YA post-apocalyptic read. Grab it for FREE.
Soren says: Awesome world-building and relatable characters.
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Blind Trust by Felisha Antonette
Genre: New Adult Romantic Suspense
Price: FREE
Valerie Harper has one mission. Assassinate her mark and everyone he loves. But what if she loves him too?
Ripley says: This book will give you all the feels.
Soren says: Excellent action and suspense elements.
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The Greater Darkness by Eldon Murphy
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
Something powerful is stirring in the darkness. And this time, saving the girl could cost Geoffrey his soul.
Ripley says: Dark, edgy, and compelling.
Soren says: Not your typical YA vampire book, and that’s a good thing.
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Of Pirates and Werewolves by Isaiah T. Silkwood
Genre: Young Adult Pirate Fantasy
Price: FREE
Shipwrecked on the island of Gealach, Captain Fish-Eye finds himself pushed to his limits.
Ripley says: A North American Book Award’s First Place Honor winner.
Soren says: A fun, escapist read for all ages.
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Haven by Katherine Bogle
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
With no formal training on how to be Queen, Haven must rise to the occasion or risk losing everyone she loves.
Ripley says: Gripping historical fantasy full of intrigue and grit.
Soren says: Well-written with characters you have to root for.
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At Waters Edge by S. McPherson
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
When Dezaray drunkenly stumbles across a portal one night, she starts living someone else’s life.
Ripley says: Complex, dramatic, and just plain entertaining.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.
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In the future, love will make you a traitor.
Book 1 in a new, exciting dystopian trilogy, Configured begs the question, does humanity need love to survive?
Buy Configured today to read a Dystopian/Light Romance that will leave you wanting more!
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Traitor’s Masque by Kenley Davidson
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
What if Cinderella didn’t go to the ball to dance with the prince? What if she went to betray him?
Ripley says: A fantastic fairy tale retelling you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Complex characters and an intricate world.
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In the Dark of Light by Bettina Melher
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Victoria discovers a shocking secret at her grandmother’s funeral, and everything is thrown into question.
Ripley says: Last day to get it FREE, so grab it now.
Soren says: A unique take on witchcraft and a great read.
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Vampire Island by Sandra Cox
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
My name is Zoe Tempest, and just let me say, I had no intention of becoming a vampire hunter.
Ripley says: Grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: Action-packed and full of vampires in the Bahamas.
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Lost Lands by Shaun L. Griffiths
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Holly lies lost in a snow covered mountain pass, abandoned and left for dead, but Carter can find no peace.
Ripley says: Grab book one too. You won’t be disappointed.
Soren says: A sweeping survival and fantasy adventure.
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When In Rome by Lena Mae Hill
Genre: New Adult Romance
Price: $0.99
Cynthia and Nick are just friends, even if they are studying abroad in the romantic city of Rome together.
Ripley says: A wonderful, sweet, romance series for everyone.
Soren says: Well-written and entertaining.
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Damsel by Augusta Blythe
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $0.99
A fairy tale world’s future rests in the hands of 5 young women from a Virginia college. They just don’t know it yet.
Ripley says: Get it now for an amazing pre-order price.
Soren says: Fantastic cover and a unique premise.
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Phantom Touch by Jessica Hawke
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $4.99
High school’s hard enoogh, but it’s worse when you throw unhappy ghosts and an unsolved murder into the mix.
Ripley says: Haunting, beautiful cover with a story line to match.
Soren says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a must read.
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See No Evil is the 1st book in a thrilling YA romance trilogy.
After witnessing a murder, Christiana is forced into hiding…in the one place no one will think to look for her: Eton Preparatory School for Boys.
She must keep her identity hidden until trial, but it’s a tough ask, especially when the guy next door is smoking hot. She’s supposed to be focused on staying safe, not on the guy who’s getting under her skin. Her chilling past isn’t going to suddenly disappear. In fact, it might just be catching up with her.
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Soul-Mate by Anna Santos
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Annabel is a hybrid hunter, seeking revenge from the vampire who killed her parents and put her brother in a coma.
Ripley says: Compelling story line that will keep you reading.
Soren says: Awesome action with a kick-ass heroine.
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Frozen Prospects by Dean Murray
Price: Young Adult Epic Fantasy
Genre: FREE
The invitation to join the secretive Guadel should have been the fulfillment of all Va’del dreams.
Ripley says: A unique fantasy full of magic and mayhem.
Soren says: Action and adventure in a world of ice and snow.
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Sanctuary by Melle Amade
Price: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Genre: $0.99
Shae is sure the icy rage that claws at her is driving away her friends and pulling her closer to the wrong boy.
Ripley says: Fantastic, haunting cover and a story to match.
Soren says: A gripping page-turner you won’t be able to put down.
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Beyond the Eyes by Rebekkah Ford
Young Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Paige knows evil exists in thisworld, but she never imagined it would want something from her.
Ripley says: Rebekkah Ford is an author to watch.
Soren says: Engaging characters and a strong plot make this a sure read.
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Destiny by Jennifer Gibson
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: $2.99
Jessie is determined not to let her hearing loss hold her back as she ventures in a new direction.
Ripley says: Inspirational, touching, and real.
Soren says: A great teen voice about issues that matter.
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Light in the Darkness by C. J. Brightley
Young Adult Fantasy Box Set
Price: $1.99
Noblebright characters have the courage to risk kindness, honesty, and love; and to find hope in a grim world.
Ripley says: Twelve noblebright fantasy novels of beauty and heroism!
Soren says: 12 YA novels and 6 bonus short stories.
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10 Steps to Girlfriend Status by Cynthia T. Toney
Genre: Young Adult Contemperary
Price: $3.99
Without knowing or caring where I’d wind up, I sneaked out of the house and took off running.
Ripley says: If you like Judy Blume, give Cynthis T Toney a try.
Soren says: Not a single review under 4 stars makes this a must read.
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RUNS NOVEMBER 2nd-30th

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This set includes all of the stories in this series – Enchanted Secrets, Enchanted Objects, and Enchanted Spells.
When shy, eighteen-year-old Kendra meets the new guy at school, Tyler, she can’t help but be drawn to his irresistible charms. Soon, she agrees to visit his family’s new shop, Secrets, and is drawn into a world that takes her breath away. Unfortunately, where magic reigns, so does danger, and she is forced into an adventure that leaves her racing against the clock to stop an evil curse.
A clean teen adventure recommended for ages 13 and older and fans of James Patterson’s Witch and Wizard series.
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Ghost Hand by Ripley Patton
GenreYoung Adult Paranormal
Price: FREE
Olivia was born with a rare birth defect. Instead of a hand of flesh and blood, she was born with a ghost hand.
Ripley says: Now a complete 4-book series you can binge read this fall.
Soren says: Unique, thrilling, and a real page-turner.
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Warscapia by Garrett Boggs
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Sparrow wants to be the greatest warrior in all of Warscapia. But he’s not. He’s just a kid with mediocre magic skills.
Ripley says: Weird, wacky and wonderful.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a must read.
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The Threat Below by Jason Latshaw
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Something, known only as The Threat Below, is poisoning the water supply of Icelyn’s mountain home in the clouds.
Ripley says: I love the idea of humanity relegated to the mountaintops.
Soren says: Great world-building in this original dystopian novel.
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Fair to Hope by Sam Reed
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Velma has lived two lives; her first as a foster kid and her second as an unlikely recruit into a secret order.
Ripley says: Grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go
Soren says: This is your next favorite YA read.
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When someone starts murdering medicine men in Juliet Wildfire Stone’s sleepy Arizona town, she can’t help but worry that her crazy grandfather is involved.
Award Winning YA Fantasy WIND CATCHER will be FREE from 10/24-10/28!
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Third Daughter by Susan Kaye Quinn
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Sneaking out of the palace isn’t one of Aniri’s best ideas, but the Third Daughter of the Queen has to have some fun.
Ripley says: A creative Bollywood style romance with tons of charm.
Soren says: Set in an alternate East Indian with skyships and royal intrigue.
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This is Me by C.E. Wilson
Genre: New Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $o.99
Rogan is a robot meant to provide protection, assistance, and companionship for young singer Chloe.
Ripley says: What a great little gem of a sci-fi romance.
Soren says: Great premise and really well written.
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Devil’s Playground  by Heather Eagar
Genre: Young Adult Historical Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Sixteen-year-old Elizabeth Winters may be a witch, but she doesn’t know the first thing about magic.
Ripley says: Fresh new YA retelling of the Salem Witch Trials
Soren says: History, magic and a great YA voice.
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Tangled Roots by Rebekkah Ford
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
After Carrie Jacobson discovers she was a witch in a previous life, she seeks to reawaken that part of her soul.
Ripley says:. Grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure read.
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Abandoned by his parents the moment he was born, DL did his best to reinvent himself. However, his past isn’t so easily buried. Haunted by weird dreams and hunted by weirder strangers, DL must face who he really is–or die trying!
Help “Different Lee,” a new adult contemporary fantasy, find a publisher by checking out the link below, reading the excerpt, and nominating it before Oct. 28. Your vote could influence Amazon to select it and earn you a free copy of the book if it wins.
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Evolution

by Kelly Carrero
GENRE: Young Adult Sci-Fi

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Seventeen year old Jade Sommers’ life is turned upside down when a serious injury heals right before her eyes.
Ripley says: Carve out an evening for this one. You won’t want to put it down.
Soren says: Unique concept set in Australia. Great start to the series.

 

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Soul Survivor

by Susan Faw
GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy

PRICE: $o.99

 

Great evil, spawn of the underworld, is poised to sweep all life from the planet, and only Cayden and Avery can stop it.
Ripley says: The fascinating prequel to an exciting YA adventure.
Soren says: Full of beautiful writing and excellent character development. 

 

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The Corner Store Witch

by H.D. Lynn
GENRE: Young Adult Urban Fantasy

PRICE: $0.99

 

Angry customers are Leone’s biggest concern–until a man from another world literally drops into her shop.
Ripley says: A quick fun read with strong female leads.
Soren says: A reluctant quest tale packed with heart and humor.

 

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Rhuna Crossroads

by Barbara Underwood
GENRE: Young Adult Paranormal

PRICE: $0.99

 

Rhuna and her daughter take an assignment in Ancient Egypt to investigate some disturbing reports.
Ripley says: The second book of a compelling YA series.
Soren says: A page-turner that keeps you guessing until the end.

 

 

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Raised within a regimented society of mages on the obsidian island of Malvaar, Cytriah, a young soul-catcher, is determined to attain the elite female rank of Exalted, hoping her soul-bewitching voice and strict upbringing will be enough.
But it cannot be.
5 star review – If you love a character-driven fantasy with strong females, multiple twists, thorny romance, and black magic, download “Incanta” today.
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Dark Promise by Julia Crane & Talia Jager
Price: Young Adult Fantasy
Genre: FREE
On the eve of Rylie’s sixteenth birthday, a stranger claiming to be her real mother appears with a dark secret.
Ripley says: For everyone who still believes in fairies or wants to be one.
Soren says: A magical, ethereal cover just like the story.
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Hope(Less) by Melissa Haag
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Gabby’s brain is like a human fish finder. It comes in handy when she wants to avoid people. Especially men.
Ripley says: Your next great werewolf binge-read series.
Soren says: Surprising, gripping, and well-written.
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Kindling by Skye Malone
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Never leave the farm or talk about the past. Never bring up the night your mother died or the years you can’t recall.
Ripley says: Grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go.
Soren says: If you haven’t read author Skye Malone, what are you waiting for?
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Seer of Souls by Susan Faw
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
To save the world, two immortals choose to become mortal, wiping away all memory of their divine existence.
Ripley says: Excellent YA fantasy based on Norse mythology.
Soren says: This has suspense, intrigue, and a well built world.
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