Recommendations based on "Courting Darkness (Courting Darkness duology)"

Enemies-to-lovers doesn't get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli's latest romantic fantasy.On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe – a notorious and unforgiving witch hunter loyal to the revolution – who she can't help but find herself falling for.Gideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune’s merchant ships to smuggle renegade witches out of the republic, he inserts himself into her social circles by pretending to court her right back. He soon realizes that beneath her beauty and shallow façade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if she’s the very villain he’s been hunting?Kristen Ciccarelli’s The Crimson Moth is the thrilling start to a romantic fantasy duology where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch…is falling in love.

The second novel in the critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat.“Perfectly paced brilliance.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorWith their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot.Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them the crowning death blow...

By #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, the first book in a stunning new series about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue.Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.To win a place at the Court, she must defy him--and face the consequences.In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

Brienna Is A Mistress Of Knowledge And Is Beginning To Settle Into Her Role As The Daughter Of The Once Disgraced Lord, Davin Macquinn. Though She'd Just Survived A Revolution That Will Return A Queen To The Throne, She Faces Yet Another Challenge: Acceptance By The Macquinns. But As Queen Isolde Kavanagh's Closest Confidant, She'll Have To Balance Serving Her Father's House As Well As Her Country. Then There's Aodhan Morgan, Formerly Known As Cartier Évariste, Who Is Adjusting To The Stark Contrast Between His Pre-rebellion Life In Valenia And His Current One As Lord Of A Fallen House. As He Attempts To Restore The Morgane Name, He Let His Mind Wander--what If He Doesn't Have To Raise His House Alone? What If Brienna Could Stand By His Side? But Brienna And Cartier Must Put Their Feelings Aside, As There Are More Vital Tasks At Hand--the Lannons' Trial, Forging Alliances, And Ensuring That No One Halts The Queen's Coronation. Resistance Is Rumbling Among The Old Regime's Supporters, Who Are Desperate To Find A Weakness In The Rebels' Forces. And What Makes One More Vulnerable Than Love?--publisher's Description.

The epic sequel to THE QUEEN'S RISING: a tale of love, rebellion, alliance and betrayal, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin. Brienna and her new family have restored the rightful queen to the throne of Maevana. Now begins the difficult task of uniting the land's fourteen proud, rebellious houses - and ensuring justice is served to the Lannons, the tyrannical monarchs who ruled over Maevana for so many years. Brienna is fast becoming Queen Isolde's most trusted counsellor; and with every day, the love she shares with Cartier deepens. But there are those who do not accept Brienna, unable to see beyond her past, while some remain faithful to the Lannons and would do anything to tear the new queen down. And when Brienna discovers the true, shocking identity of someone within the castle, it threatens everything she holds dear . . .

HE'S HER GREATEST ENEMY ... AND HER DEEPEST DESIRE

In the fifth and final novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith romantasy series from bestselling author A.K. Mulford, a young fae warrior is hellbent on winning the Eastern Court crown, but when her fated lover—and hated nemesis—Ersan enters the trials she struggles to balance the competition and the chance at love. The crown is calling her name, but can her head bear the weight when passion sets her heart racing? Carys Hilgaard has grown tremendously through her years; no longer is she the vapid, prejudicial fae who drowned herself in wine. At least, she wants to believe that’s true. Training has kept her balanced and open-minded—traits of a promising ruler. So, when the time comes for the Eastern Court trials to commence, her mind is set on one objective: win the crown and become the people’s queen. If she doesn’t, it puts the only family she has left—her halfling sister, Morgan, and her niece and two nephews—in danger. But the gods have different plans. Lord Ersan Almah, her ex-boyfriend and fated mate, has entered the competition, vying for the kingdom himself—and hoping it’s enough to cure his heart after losing Carys. To make matters worse, Adisa Monroe, a devious witch, searches for mind-controlling amethyst seeds and plans to attack the Eastern Court on the night of the full moon, jeopardizing the entire kingdom of Okrith. When incandescent hearts rekindle for a second chance at destined love, Carys must learn to let her lingering past go in order to protect her kingdom, the people she cares for, and fight for hope…if not, everything could collapse into ashes.  

In this heart-pounding conclusion to The Kinder Poison trilogy--which People magazine proclaimed a "delicious high-stakes adventure"--war looms over Orkena, but can Zahru save her people without losing herself?War has come to Orkena.Zahru has risen as Mestrah, and she is determined to peacefully end the escalating tensions with Wyrim, her country's long-time enemy. Yet diplomacy proves to be futile, and when Zahru turns to Orkena's allies for help, she finds that none are willing to come to her aid--not without Kasta ruling at her side.As Wyrim advances on the capital, Zahru is desperate to protect her people, even if that means accepting Kasta's help. But her enemy is merciless. And as ambushes and betrayals push Zahru to increasingly dark tactics, she wonders if perhaps Kasta had it right all along: maybe peace was never an option ... and maybe she was never meant to do this alone.Can Zahru spare her enemy without sacrificing her kingdom? Or will Orkena's salvation only come if Zahru becomes the monster her people need?

Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, delivers a thrilling new fantasy about the lengths two sisters will go for each other. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky In the Deep, and Court of Fives.After eight years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been serving in the queen’s army. But when Halcyon unexpectedly appears a day early, Eva knows something is wrong. Halcyon has been charged with a heinous crime, and though her life is spared, she is sentenced to fifteen years.Suspicious of the charges brought forth by Halcyon’s army commander as well as the details of the crime, Eva volunteers to take part of her sister’s sentence. If there’s a way to absolve Halcyon, she’ll find it. But as the sisters begin their sentences, they quickly learn that there are fates worse than death.

Warrior Princess Assassin Is... “your Next Obsession.” —hannah Nicole Maehrer • “addictive... Readers Will Devour This One!” —danielle L. Jensen • “the Perfect Blend Of Thrilling Magic, Sizzling Romance, And Pulse-pounding Action.” —elise Kova • “a Story Unlike Any You’ve Consumed Before. And Trust Me—it’s Delicious.”—jodi Picoult Fates Collide And Passions Ignite In New York Times Bestselling Author Brigid Kemmerer’s Steamy Adult Fantasy Debut About Three Characters Torn Between Chasing, Betraying, And Craving Each Other: A Princess Caught Between Duty And Desire, The Fearsome Warrior King She’s Promised To, And The Assassin Tasked With Hunting Them Down. Warrior. King Maddox Kyronan’s Fire Magic Has Earned Him A Ruthless Reputation On The Battlefield, But Now His Land Is Slowly Burning. Ky’s Only Chance To Save His People Is To Enter A Marriage Alliance With The Neighboring Nation Of Astranza, And Hope That Their Royal Family’s Power To Manipulate The Weather Will Help His Kingdom Flourish Once More. He Just Needs To Ensure No One Finds Out How This Blaze Began. Princess. With Enemies Advancing On Astranza, Princess Jory’s Home Needs The Protection Of The Fearsome Warrior King, But She Is Hiding A Dangerous Secret: Her Family’s Magic Is Fading. Tempting As It Is To Reject Her Duties And Run Away With Her Childhood Friend, Asher, Jory Knows That She Is The Kingdom’s Last Hope. When She Meets Her Intended, Jory Is Surprised To Discover That Beneath Ky’s Daunting Exterior Is A Compassionate And Sharp-witted Man Who Sets Her Heart Aflame. But What Will He Do When He Realizes She’s Deceiving Him? Assassin. Asher’s Done What He Must To Survive, Even If That Means Getting His Hands Dirty. Once A Young Nobleman In Astranza’s Palace, Where He And Jory Caused Mischief Together, Now He’s Part Of The Hunter’s Guild, Employing Much Darker Skills. When A Lucrative Job Comes His Way, Asher Can’t Say No—until He Discovers The Targets. Someone Wants Jory And Ky Dead. With The Guild Watching, Asher Must Decide What He’s Willing To Do To Protect The Woman He Loves And The Maddening King Who Keeps Getting Under His Skin. Warrior Princess Assassin Marks The Beginning Of A Thrilling New Fantasy Trilogy Filled With Enchantment, Adventure, And Passionate Romance.