Recommendations based on "A Kingdom of Deceit and Desire"

New York Times-bestselling October Daye series • Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire • "Top of my urban-paranormal series list!" —Felicia DayThings are looking up.For the first time in what feels like years, October "Toby" Daye has been able to pause long enough to take a breath and look at her life -- and she likes what she sees. She has friends. She has allies. She has a squire to train and a King of Cats to love, and maybe, just maybe, she can let her guard down for a change.Or not. When Queen Windermere's seneschal is elf-shot and thrown into an enchanted sleep by agents from the neighboring Kingdom of Silences, Toby finds herself in a role she never expected to play: that of a diplomat. She must travel to Portland, Oregon, to convince King Rhys of Silences not to go to war against the Mists. But nothing is that simple, and what October finds in Silences is worse than she would ever have imagined.How far will Toby go when lives are on the line, and when allies both old and new are threatened by a force she had never expected to face again? How much is October willing to give up, and how much is she willing to change? In Faerie, what's past is never really gone.It's just waiting for an opportunity to pounce.

A former Rogue being presented to the Fates. What could go wrong?When I was offered a seat on the Ethereal Council, no one said anything about meeting the actual Fates. On the day of my presentation, not only do I offend the three women who control every single thread of life, but an Angel’s thread is cut short, and no one knows how.Now, it’s my job to find out who did it before the death gets pinned on me, and starts an all-out Angel-Demon war.Maybe being a Rogue was the least of my problems.

Even the mysterious world of Harmony has people who don’t quite fit in. They’re drawn to places like Rainshadow Island, a beautiful sanctuary where anyone can feel safe—and where secrets are closely guarded... Schooled in an exotic form of martial arts, and with the ability to detect the auras of dangerous psychic criminals, Rachel Bonner and her dust bunny companion have found peace and quiet on Rainshadow Island, operating a bookstore and café. But her tranquil new life is thrown into chaos when Harry Sebastian, the descendant of a notorious pirate, arrives to investigate strange developments in the privately owned woods known as the Preserve. Immediately drawn to the amber-eyed woman, Harry must tread carefully. While Rachel’s special talents can help him track down dangerous rogues who have violated the Preserve, they can also sense the heart of darkness within him. But desire can weaken the strongest of defenses—and leave even the strongest man wanting more…

Desperate to free his mother from a caste of ruthless elven assassins, Leesil joins his beloved Magiere, the sage Wynn, and their canine protector, Chap, on a difficult journey through mountains and harsh winter. Should they survive the hardships of wilderness, they still face the perils of the mysterious Elven Territories. Unbeknownst to them, they've been united at the command of Chap's Fay kin to forge an alliance against the forces of dark magic. But now Chap must guard his companions from enemies and allies-not always certain which is which. And as they uncover the truth, they discover just how close the enemy has always been.

The 18th novel of the Hugo-nominated, New York Times bestselling October Daye urban fantasy series.For one bright, shining moment, Tybalt, King of Cats, had everything he had ever wanted. He was soon to set his crown aside; he had married the woman he loved; he was going to be a father. After centuries of searching for a family of his own, he had finally found a way to construct the life of his dreams, and was looking forward to a period of peace—or at least as much peace as is ever in the offing for the husband of a hero.Alas for Tybalt and his domestic aspirations, fate—and Titania—had other ideas. His perfect world had been complete for only a moment when it was ripped away, to be replaced by hers. Titania, Faerie’s Summer Queen, Mother of Illusions and enemy of so many he holds dear, has seized control of the Kingdom, remaking it in her own image. An image which does not include meddlesome shapeshifters getting in her way. Tybalt quickly finds himself banished from her reality, along with the Undersea and the rest of the Court of Cats.To protect his people and his future, Tybalt must find the woman he loves in a world designed to keep her from him, convince her that he’s not a stranger trying to ruin her life for no apparent reason, and get her to unmake the illusion she’s been firmly enmeshed in. And he’ll have to do it all while she doesn’t know him, and every unrecognizing look is a knife to his heart.For Tybalt, King of Cats, the happily ever after was just the beginning.

In this hilarious sequel to How to Summon a Fairy Godmother, Theodosia’s already survived being the evil stepsister in one fairy tale, but surviving fae bargains, fairy rings, and being turned into a hedgehog will be a whole new challenge.   Theodosia Balfour is in a panic—she has no clue how to handle her new life as a fairy’s familiar. She just can’t seem to find her place in Cecily’s land of decadence, doublespeak, and whimsy.   Moreover, Theo can’t stop thinking about Kasra, Cecily’s last familiar who is now living a cozy human life without any memories of his time in a fairy’s service. All she wants is to tell Kaz how she feels about him, but that’s impossible now. Then suddenly, the regent of the fairy kingdom reveals a secret that shocks Theo to her core and thrusts her into the role of detective to solve a thousand-year-old royal assassination attempt.   With time running out to catch the would-be assassin, Theo can rely on only her own wits and unique charm to discover what’s really going on.

Soulmates spark a revolution.EmmaMy mate is being tried for treason, and I'm running out of time to find the Crystals of Harmony. We've looked everywhere for the griffin stone, but it remains out of reach.Then our worst fears are realized. The griffin stone lies with the Black Claw. To find it, we'll have to become members of the cult.The only way to stop the extinction of the fae is to join the dark side. By connecting with my Unseelie past, we have a chance to end the king's reign of terror.I'll be leading the charge when it's time to bring the monarchy down.EthanMy greatest secret has been revealed, and my life is on the line. I'm on trial for crimes against the crown, and by the looks of it, my head is going to roll.But there's greater things at risk than my neck. A movement is burning throughout the city. Shifters and sorceresses are joining together, to rise up against oppression and free Malovia.It only takes one spark to ignite a revolution. Emma and I are about to strike the match.

A WARRIOR BROKEN BY LOYALTY A KING HUNTING FOR ANSWERS A SEER SHATTERED BY HIS GIFT A QUEEN FIGHTING FOR HER IDENTITY Four lives, four different paths Orion wants nothing more than to leave the past behind, but he should know better than to believe old ghosts would leave the King of Shadows alone forever. When an old enemy makes his move by kidnapping Terra from her own home, Orion must leave Solaris behind to save her before time runs out. Ronan was always duty-bound to his lineage and his kingdom, serving as the esteemed General himself. But when love becomes more important than loyalty, a decision must be made that goes against everything he has known. Cyrus serves only one purpose and that is to be the Divine Seer for the King himself. What others view as a blessing, he only views as a curse. When he sees a vision of his twin sister's life being put in danger by someone close by, he must do everything he can to change the future. Terra planned on spending her summer peacefully with her family and her husband at her side, trying to forget what she had experienced the prior winter and what she had seen. However, the Fates have more in store for the Queen of Iron. All power comes with a cost. Destiny has not been kind to them, and the Fates are only getting started.

She made peace with the unbelievable... ...but then the unimaginable happened. Only his fear stopped the elinefae clan Leader ending her life on the spot. But he might as well have done. Can the soul mates ever be reunited? Or will the Leader carry out the execution? Kiera, formerly Shakira, faces more threats than ever as her quest for peace and home continues. Can she lift the curse from her father? Is the fae realm really a safe haven from her enemies? Are any of these fantasy beings trustworthy? Can she survive?

The People are in a time of great need. The Prophecy of Light has been rediscovered, the Eternal Order constitutes a growing threat, and the IECS Archives may hold the key the People need to forever be free of An’s curse. Moira the Reluctant, immortal Daughter of the renowned Rebecca Upton, journeys from her home in Ireland to assist with efforts to locate Sanctuary, the legendary refuge of the Seven Sisters. There, she meets Tom Fairfax, a reserved archivist tasked with organizing and modernizing the Archives. Tom is everything a Daughter could want in a future mate, handsome, intelligent, and kind. Above all, his touch arouses her in a way no other man’s ever has. The moment Tom spied Moira, his heart tangled into a knot and hasn’t loosened since. The beautiful Daughter has a sharp tongue and a temper to match, and is not at all the kind of woman he dreamed of calling his own. In spite of the attraction he feels for her, Tom goes out of his way to avoid the fiery Daughter, determined to protect himself from certain heartbreak. Moira is equally determined to have him, regardless of his apparent infatuation with another Daughter. When Moira’s brother is kidnapped, she and Tom are thrown together in a way neither anticipated, forcing them to trust one another or risk losing their budding love under the crushing weight of the Order’s never-ending quest for continued immortality.