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Liska Radost vyrostla v malé vesnici poblíž lesa duchů a ví, že magie je zrůdná a její praktikující jsou zrůdy. Poté co Liska rozpoutá vlastní síly s ničivými následky, ji chytí démonický strážce lesa – Lešij –, který jí nabídne dohodu: rok služby výměnou za jedno přání. Liska je odvedena do jeho rozpadajícího se sídla a brzy odhalí zlověstné kořeny jejich dohody. Pokud chce přežít rok a vrátit se domů, musí rozplést klubko tajemství svého hostitele a čelit duchům jeho minulosti. Ti, kdo vstoupí do lesa, se ne vždy vrátí…

Ella has an on-going battle with chronic pain and an ever growing list of gynaecological issues that no one has been able to diagnose. With the exception of her boss, she has always struggled to find friends who were understanding of her need to cancel plans if a flare up occurred. That is until Arden and his friends move in. Could you imagine buying an apartment block to turn into a house for you and your friends, only to find out that the condition of the sale is that one of the tenants remain? Arden tried everything to have the girl from downstairs removed and it wasn’t until she received an eviction notice that he doesn’t remember sending that things started to change. It started with a prank here and there but ended with his head of security and the pesky unicorn slipper wearing tenant have him involuntarily admitted into rehab. Ever since Arden missed the phone call that resulted in sister slipping into a coma he had been spiralling out of control. Every morning he would wake with no recollection of what happened the night before. Once he’s sober and talking through his issues, Arden starts to remember everything that happened while he was drinking his way through every bottle of bourbon in New Hope. Luckily for him, he is home from rehab just in time to help her, like she helped him. How will Ella feel when she realises what Arden has done and that he now remembers every conversation that they had? Arden and the girl down stairs is book 2 in the New Hope World series. This book can be read as a standalone, however to better understand the characters and story it is best to read Chase and the girl who came back first.

The legend continues… Regal’s treasonous attempt to usurp the Six Duchies throne from his half-brother Verity has been foiled. Now, as Fitz recovers slowly from the foul poison administered to him, the King’s Fool prophesies: ‘We are here, Fitz, you and I, to change the future and the world…’ Cover illustration by John Howe

King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity's return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.