Low Magic

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto crafts a lush, dark romantic fantasy filled with intrigue, magic, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance.  The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead. Captured as her castle is overrun...

The colonists from the Pathfinder have arrived on Kaguya, a planet with low gravity but a very dense atmosphere. It’s fun to jump around, but the air makes you loopy - and worse than that, the heavy atmosphere means that wind storms, although rare, are absolutely devastating. Zero and Nyx help to get everything locked down before the first big storm, but they stumble onto a group of thieves who have stolen some mining equipment. Before the kids have a chance to get away and tell anyone, the storm hits and the massive winds carry them far away.

Edwin Salamand thought running a bookshop for beginners was complicated enough. But now that he's settled into his role as Starwick's most unlikely shop owner, winter brings a new challenge: his skill tomes are failing. When customers start returning books with fading magic and blurred text, Edwin discovers it's not just his shos. It's happening across the entire city. Even worse, the earthquakes shaking Starwick's foundations might be connected to the magical blight affecting everyone's abilities. Armed with his Shopkeeper skills and a frost-breathing salamander named Cricket, Edwin must ...

When tech support worker Danny Walsh dies saving a stranger in a Seattle alley, he awakens in the magical realm of Aethermoor—and discovers he’s been granted a rare magical class: Resonance Mage. His power? The stronger his emotional bonds, the more powerful he becomes. And the deepest bonds are romantic. To survive, Danny must build more than just a party—he must forge a polyamorous family of extraordinary women, each of whom holds a piece of his heart. There’s Kira Moonwhisper, the silver-haired healer whose compassion steadies the group. Lyra Brightblade, a noble paladin who ...

The Inn at Thistledown Hollow: A Cozy Fantasy of Tea, Magic, and Found Family When burned-out city herbalist Wren Alderidge inherits her estranged aunt's mysterious inn in the magical village of Thistledown Hollow, she plans to sell it and return to her failing urban life. But the Lavender Fox Inn has other ideas—and so does Kip, the sharp-tongued fox who insists the tea won't brew itself. As Wren discovers her gift for brewing emotions into tea and helping lost souls find their way home, she's drawn into a world where magic lives in everyday moments. From healing broken marriages with ...

Lina had always been content with her simple life as a baker in the quaint town of Rindlefern, where magic was a part of everyday life. That is, until her magical oven crystal shatters and she finds herself in need of a replacement enchantment. In a desperate attempt to fix it, she accidentally summons Cael, a retired hero bound by magic to answer any call for help. Lina is determined to handle the situation on her own, but Cael's presence proves to be more of a help than she thought, with his surprisingly good baking skills. With flour in his hair and a brooding demeanor, he is the last ...

There’s always room for one more chance at love… When city girl and workaholic Ella Thompson inherits her grandmother’s enchanting lakeside inn, she expects dust, trouble, and headaches—not doors that open on their own, flowerbeds that bloom out of season… or the town’s grumpy, loyal handyman, Liam Carter. Intent on fixing up the place and selling quickly, Ella soon realizes the Starlight Arbor Inn has definite opinions about her plans. Who should she listen to: her commercial real estate boss or the whispers of the dunes, saying this is home? Room for Magic is a cozy, slow-burn...

Can her magic save the world—before his curse destroys it?Shy, awkward Dru never believed she had what it takes to be a true sorceress. That's why she’s been running a little crystal shop on the rough side of Denver, selling potions and charms to the larger-than-life spellcasters who defend the world against the forces of darkness. But when she accidentally touches hands with a dangerously handsome stranger, sparks fly — literally — and he supercharges her crystal magic powers. Ironically, Greyson doesn’t know a thing about magic. But his screaming-fast muscle car is possessed by ...

Before the healing. Before the listening. There is the moment a life turns. Dr. Elira Vey is Moonhollow’s quietest witch – a healer who helps others stitch their broken places back together. But when a young woman named Ava appears at her door carrying heartbreak she can barely name, Elira feels the old magic stirring again. In the fog-lit canals of Crescent Row, grief has its own weather. Lanterns flicker with emotion, moonfern leaves react to the weight of memory, and houses know when their occupants are lying to themselves. As Elira guides Ava through the ache of a life that ...

Magic isn’t grand - it’s grimy, bartered, stolen, or scraped from the bottom of a cracked bottle. Gutter Magic gathers a series of low fantasy tales set in worlds where power is subtle, dangerous, and never free. These stories follow thieves who trade secrets for survival, hedge-mages who pull sparks from ash, sellswords who’ve seen too much, and ordinary people tangled in the small, sharp edges of magic. No chosen ones. No grand prophecy. Just raw, street-level fantasy where every spell has a cost. If you enjoy grounded worlds, flawed characters, and magic that actually feels risky, ...

Trained to be a villain, Ariandelle Meredova of Blackthorn Keep faked her death to escape her powerful family and pursue her true passion—brewing magical teas in the remote city of Brimstead. But peace doesn’t last forever. Lucian Storm, a determined ex-knight, arrives to hunt down the missing sorceress. At first, he doesn’t realize the charming tea witch serving him chamomile with a smile is the very woman he’s been chasing; the Ari he knows now conflicts with the woman he thought he knew in the past. As feelings bloom and old threats return, Ari must decide: will she run again or ...

Celeste Vera always thought mapmaking was a precise science—until the enchanted valley changed everything. Sent by the Royal Office to chart an uncharted region of shifting wilds, Celeste’s mission is clear: make a reliable map, don’t get lost, and definitely don’t trust the locals. Especially not the handsome rogue who just stole her compass. Alexander Worth has his own reasons for braving the valley’s twisting trails and illusion-thick forests. He’s charming, frustratingly evasive, and far too good at navigating magical terrain. They strike an uneasy deal: she’ll help him ...

She's on fire. He's cold as ice. Only together can they uncover the truth. Blaise is a brilliant risk analyst who is skyrocketing up the corporate ladder—until she discovers she possesses dangerous fire magic that threatens to burn down her entire life. Her childhood friend Tristan is an ice wizard and jaded detective for the Order of Twilight. Consumed by his parents' cold case, he's on the trail of a fearsome creature of living flame that leaves nothing of its victims but ashes. Blaise is his prime suspect in a string of magical murders. To prove her innocence, she must join forces with...

A cursed prince. A magical library. A librarian who’s not putting up with enchanted nonsense. When Marie becomes head librarian of a sleepy magical town, she expects quiet days and maybe a few misbehaving spellbooks. What she gets is a sarcastic talking cat who claims he’s a cursed prince—and a whole lot of magical chaos. As rogue scrolls attack, books whisper secrets, and the library’s enchanted heart begins to wilt, Marie and Rhys must work together to keep the magic from unraveling entirely. And maybe… just maybe… fall a little bit in love along the way. A clean and cozy, ...

He’s the Lord Prince of the Castle, and the monster that has threatened my family, if I don’t help… The evil, reckless, handsome Prince Aiden has demanded I use magical powers, that I’m sure I don’t have. I’m stuck in the middle of the biggest secret, that if it gets out, could possibly ruin the kingdom and the realm. Now that I’ve been given no choice but to find a way to help, I’ve had to get closer to the arrogant prince. I can’t run away from my duties or from the desires that I’ve started feeling for him. He’s stealing my heart and all I want is to be near him, ...

When a glitch in an experimental game drops Wren into a fantasy world, she's given an impossible choice: a cursed farm no one has survived, or certain death. Armed with nothing but a magical purse full of "pun seeds" and zero survival skills, Wren discovers her new farm comes with deadly monsters, failing shields, and plants that grow exactly what their names suggest. Breadfruit produces actual bread. Silk trees grow finished gowns. And her attempts at defensive plants? Let's just say the barking dogwood disaster will haunt her forever. But when a jealous weather mage sabotages her property...

Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd trusted him...but never again. Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of ...

College life at the university is all about juggling classes, assignments, and social activities, leaving little time for cooking elaborate meals. But just because you're short on time (and kitchen space) doesn’t mean you have to settle for instant noodles and frozen dinners every night. With a microwave and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up delicious, satisfying meals right in your dorm room. This cookbook is your guide to mastering the art of microwave cooking, tailored specifically for the busy university student, especially as you head back to school. In this collection of ...

She just wanted to sell a bakery. Instead, she baked a boyfriend. Poppy Bell came to Moonriver Cove to unload her late aunt’s thrift bakery, banish a few haunted teacups, and get out. One emotional baking spiral and an accidentally spoken spell later, she’s staring up at Rye—a six-foot-three cinnamon roll golem with warm eyes, strong arms, and the unshakable belief she’s his destiny. Now her kitchen talks back, her pastries are casting emotional magic, and someone—or something—is determined to send Rye back to wherever he came from. To save him, Poppy will have to face the ...

Ciera’s the best fairy godmother in all the land… …but she’s hiding a secret. Not only is she pregnant, but she’s magically pregnant with a human child. Humans are not allowed in the fairy realm. Period. That includes half-fairy/half-human babies. The only solution is to give the baby to its father before the Fairy Council finds out her secret. Finding the father will be easy. How many men named John could possibly live in a little town called Chicago? Scroll up and 1-click this romantic paranormal fairy tale now! (Also available for free through Kindle Unlimited) Other books in ...