Sharon Shinn
1) Archangel
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Series
Samaria novels volume 1
Language
English
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Generations after Samaria is first settled, corruption threatens to destroy the colony, and the only hope of avoiding an Armageddon is the crowning of a new Archangel, Gabriel, who must first marry a mortal woman, Rachel, who has her own ideas about her life.
3) Gateway
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Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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While passing through the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, a Chinese American teenager is transported to a parallel world where she is given a dangerous assignment.
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English
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Kellen's mother has always insisted that her only child was born male, not female - so Kellen has been raised as a boy. At school she meets Gryffin, whose mind is as strong as his legs are damaged, and the two become friends and allies. A few years later, the two get jobs working at a nearby inn. Then the kingdom loses its Dream-Maker, whose mere presence and make dreams come true. A new Dream-maker is discovered, and lives throughout the kingdom...
6) Quatrain
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Series
Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Sharon Shinn's Twelve Houses books have fascinated readers and critics alike with their irresistible blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure. Now in Quatrain, she weaves compelling stories in four of the worlds that readers love in Flight, Blood, Gold, and Flame.
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Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
As a child, Coriel Halsing spent many glorious summers at Castle Auburn with her half-sister-and fell in love with a handsome prince who could never be hers. But now that she is a young woman, she begins to see the dark side of this magical place . . .
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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It is eight years after Colleen Cavanaugh's home world was invaded by the Derichets, a tyrannical alien race bent on exploiting the planet's mineral resources. Most of her family died in the war, and she now lives alone in the city. Aside from her acquaintances at the factory where she toils for the Derichets, Colleen makes a single friend in Jann, a member of the violent group of rebels known as the Chromatti. One day Colleen receives shocking news:...
11) Royal airs
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Series
Elemental blessings novels volume 2
Publisher
Ace Books
Language
English
Description
"Master storyteller Sharon Shinn created the thrilling and enchanting world of Welce in her acclaimed novel Troubled Waters. Return with her to that elemental universe in this tale of secrecy, romance, and a battle for power. Josetta is a princess of one of the Five Families. But she is far from the throne, so she is free to spend her days working in the poorest sections of the city. Rafe Adova, an outcast since he was born, lives the life of a career...
12) Mystic and rider
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Series
Twelve houses volume 1
Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
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Fairwood Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In the city of Corcannon, everyone has a secret. Madeleine is planning her wedding to Tivol, but she's really in love with Reese. Jayla has become the guardian of a child named Aussen, but she knows that Aussen possesses a mysterious and dangerous power. Brandon is a temple soldier keeping the enigmatic Villette a prisoner in her own home, but finds himself risking everything to keep her safe. Pietro is pretending he's surprised every time the...
15) Angel-seeker
Author
Series
Samaria novels volume 5
Publisher
Ace Books
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth was born to wealth, but circumstances forced her to live as a servant in her cousin's household. Determined to change her life, she travels to the town of Cedar Hills, hoping that an angel will take notice of her and take her as his won. Rebekah is a daughter of the Jansai tribe raised to hate the angels. But when she finds an injured angel near her village, she defies her upbringing to care for him.
17) Fortune and fate
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Series
Twelve houses volume 5
Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A troubled Warrior Rider named Wen faces her greatest challenge in the last place she ever expected--behind the walls of a great family estate known as Fortune, where Wen has been hired to guard the young heiress. Once there, she will find that fate has other plans for her.
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Series
Twelve houses volume 4
Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
In this novel of secret sorceries and forbidden desires, the mystic Cammon must put aside his personal feelings for Princess Amalie while he reads the souls of her suitors for any potential threats. But Cammon is unable to read Amalie, and he begins to suspect that she herself possesses magic powers-a revelation which would put her life in danger, and throw the kingdom into chaos.--From publisher's description.
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Series
Shifting circle novels volume 3
Publisher
Ace Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"For Karadel, being a shape-shifter has always been a reality she couldn't escape. Even though she's built a safe life as a rural veterinarian, with a close-knit network of shifter and human friends who would do anything for her--and for each other--she can't help but wish for a chance at being normal"--