July 16, 2025
✨ July 16 Book Spotlight + Fantasy Giveaway – Magic, Mystery & Twists Await!

This month’s reads are packed with secrets, power plays, and characters who aren’t afraid to challenge fate. Whether you love slow-burn fantasy, political thrillers, haunted mysteries, or supernatural showdowns, I’ve got something for you.

🕵️‍♀️ Shades of Deception by Piper Dow

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Genre: Political Thriller / Mystery

 In a world where truth is a weapon, one woman must uncover the lies buried beneath power. Full of sharp twists and deep secrets, Shades of Deception is a must-read for fans of layered political thrillers.

 📖 Start reading on StoryOrigin »

🛡️ The Guardian of The Palace by Steven J. Morris

 

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Genre: Epic Fantasy / Royal Intrigue

 A hidden threat. A reluctant hero. And a palace teetering on the brink of betrayal. Dive into this epic tale of duty, honor, and unexpected courage.

 📖 Explore the palace gates here »

🇫🇷 The Parisian Codex by C. C. Mahon

 

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Genre: Mystery / Historical Adventure

 When a cryptic codex surfaces in Paris, a quiet translator finds herself in the middle of a centuries-old conspiracy. For fans of The Da Vinci Code with a Parisian twist.

 📖 Unlock the codex now »

👼 Fragile Little Songbird by Winter Branford

 

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Genre: Supernatural / Urban Fantasy

 Wren didn’t ask for angelic protection—or demonic attention. After a ritual explosion kills her father, she’s left with a mysterious golden feather and a target on her back. Now hunted for the blessing she never wanted, she must learn to survive in a world she didn’t choose.

 📖 Read now on StoryOrigin »

👻 Ghosts of the Catacombs (Parisian Ghosts Book 1) by Janna Ruth

 

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Genre: Supernatural Mystery / Urban Fantasy

 Beneath Paris lies a haunted past—and an ancient secret waiting to be unearthed. Follow a ghost hunter through tunnels, truths, and terrifying encounters.

 📖 Available on Amazon

🪄 Raising Hell and Casting Spells by Marisa Mohi

 

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Genre: Paranormal Women’s Fiction / Cozy Fantasy

 Being a witch is hard. Being a middle-aged witch with a bad attitude, a messy life, and a magical calling? That’s chaos. When a spell goes sideways, our not-so-perfect heroine finds herself facing down demonic drama, magical mishaps, and more sass than she bargained for.

Raising Hell and Casting Spells is a hilarious, heart-filled ride through magical messes and second chances.

 📖 Grab it on Amazon »


🎁 Bonus Giveaway: Mystic Pulse of the City

 

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Step into the shadows where magic hums beneath city streets… From urban fantasy to supernatural thrillers, this limited-time giveaway features page-turning reads full of mystery, magic, and modern danger.

📚 Perfect for fans of hidden powers, city-based magic, and dangerous secrets.

🗓️ Ends August 15th – Don’t miss your chance to grab these free books!

 👉 Join the giveaway here »

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Let me know which one you’re reading first! 😊

 —Chris Ross