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The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster’s instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, LightlarkIsla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers.Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself hungry for distraction, preferring to frequent Lightlark’s seductive haunts instead of embracing her duties as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned.As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.Alex Aster’s intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla’s memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

THE DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT'S SOLD OVER A MILLION COPIES**PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT**'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review_______'I hope you burn so bright that you scorch your Golden King down to ash'After ten years, I have left the grips of one king only to fall into the hands of another.I have fought the terrifying Red Raid Pirates, endured the murder of those I care about, and survived the frozen planes of Orea, only to find myself a prisoner of the army of Fourth Kingdom.Leading the army is Commander Rip, a notorious warrior whose name is whispered in taverns and street corners all over the six kingdoms.But as I get to know him, I realise that the tales of his brutality aren't true.He is something else. He is fae.Part of the powerful and magical people who are said to have abandoned this world entirely three hundred years ago.But here one stands before me. And when he turns his onyx eyes upon me, I fall captive.For an entirely different reason.As his army march towards a battle with the king I once adored, I must decide.Midas or Rip.Loyalty or freedom.In this game of war and love, it's my turn to choose._______'A spectacularly written, engaging, imaginative retelling of the ancient myth of King Midas' 5***** Reader Review'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5***** Reader Review

An embattled mystically entwined with our own,the Otherworld is at the mercy of one woman...Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham is the best at banishing entities trespassing in the mortal realm. But as the Thorn Land’s queen, she’s fast running out of ways to end the brutal war devastating her kingdom. Her only hope: the Iron Crown, a legendary object even the most powerful gentry fear…Who Eugenie can trust is the hardest part. Fairy king Dorian has his own agenda for aiding her search. And Kiyo, her shape-shifter ex-boyfriend, has every reason to betray her along the way. To control the Crown’s ever-consuming powers, Eugenie will have to confront an unimaginable temptation--one that will put her soul and the fate of two worlds in mortal peril…

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MacKayla Lane faces the ultimate threat when war breaks out between the kingdoms of shadow and light, as the Fever series races to an explosive revelation.From the moment MacKayla Lane arrived in Dublin to hunt her sister’s murderer, she’s had to fight one dangerous battle after the next: to survive, to secure power, to keep her city safe, to protect the people she loves.The matter of who’s good and who’s evil can be decided by the answer to a single question: Whose side are you on?Now, as High Queen of the Fae, Mac faces her greatest challenge yet: ruling the very race she was born to hunt and kill—a race that wants her dead yesterday, so they can put a pure-blooded Fae queen on the throne.But challenges with her subjects are the least of her concerns when an ancient, deadly foe resurfaces, changing not only the rules of the game but the very game itself, initiating a catastrophic sequence of events that have devastating consequences and leave Mac questioning everything she’s ever learned and everyone she’s ever loved. Now begins an epic battle between Mortal and Fae, Seelie and Unseelie, would-be kings and would-be queens, with possession of the Unseelie King’s virtually unlimited power and the fate of humanity at stake.From the exquisite, deadly gardens of the High Queen’s court, to long-forgotten truths found in the Sacred Grove of Creation, from the erotic bed of her enigmatic, powerful lover to the darkest, seductive reaches of the Unseelie kingdom, Mac’s final journey takes her places no human has been before, and only one human could possibly survive . . .One who’s willing to sacrifice everything.

Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it?Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught.Eventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.

He’d do anything to keep her safe...except give her up.Declan lost her once. Never again. He is an archmage. Fearsome. Terrible. Divine. Yet deadly whispers dare echo in his ear. None more threatening than those of his still-incomplete mate bond and his love’s failing health. In a twist of irony, he must now protect his mate from the greatest danger she's ever faced...Himself.Evangeline was raised to be an apothecarist, not an archmage’s queen. She knows nothing of the subtle maneuverings of court life, and despite her awakened memories, she remains painfully human. Too human to claim an archmage for a mate. But Declan’s contentious council and her questionable mortality aren’t the only things she has to worry about. The secrets of her past are catching up, and even her all-powerful lover may not be able to keep her safe…Winter Sun is the seductive sequel in the Warriors of the Five Realms adult fantasy romance series that will submerge you in a dazzling court of deadly secrets and deception lurking in every shadow…Love heart-pounding action and epic battles? Adore sweep-you-off-your feet, possessive heroes? This book is for you. Perfect for the fans of CL Wilson, Sarah J Maas, Laura Thalassa, and Raven Kennedy.Buy Winter Sun and embark on your otherworldly escape today!Author’s Note: While Winter Sun is a full-length, interconnected standalone with a guaranteed HEA, reading Little Fire (Book 1) will enhance your reading experience. Mature themes and content. Reader discretion is advised.

IN THE FOREST OF GOOD AND EVIL, STRENGTH IS WEAKNESS AND WEAKNESS IS STRENGH. IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHO THE SLIPPER FITS. Princess Ashleigh Charmaine-Anskelisa is the Glass Princess, ready to shatter with a whisper of wind. Born with a weak heart, the vulnerable beauty has no magical ability...or does she? Something strange is happening to Ashleigh. Blackouts. Evil whispers. Immunity to fire. Turns out, she's fated to play the part of Cinderella--but this time, the tale is twisted. The royal she's supposed to enchant is the ruthless Saxon, a reincarnation of the realm's most savage ruler...and he thinks Ashleigh is a reincarnation of his greatest enemy. He's even fighting in a tournament to wed her stepsister. As the stroke of midnight looms, will Ashleigh become the queen she's prophesied to be, or lose everything she's come to love? Praise for Gena Showalter: "Utterly unique and absolutely riveting--I couldn't put it down! What a marvelously cool world." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on Firstlife "Firstlife is a nonstop thrill ride that will stop your heart...and shock it back to life. This book is #1 on my keeper shelf!" --#1 New York Times bestselling author P.C. Cast "Firstlife illuminates the depths of human resilience and the power of love, even in the darkest hours." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole

Fate is weaving her webs, and she won’t be denied…Betrayed and heartbroken, Imogen retreats to the safety of the Seelie Palace, seeking refuge where Tarian can’t reach her. Yet, within the palace's gilded walls, she finds her freedom more limited than ever. As she replays painful memories and stares at her shattered dreams, she begins to wonder if she hasn’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire—because the Seelie king isn’t what he seems.Across the border, Tarian prowls the boundaries of his limitations, tormented by his inability to reach Imogen. He watches from afar, driven by a relentless need to reclaim what he’s lost. As tensions rise within the Fae Realm, Tarian sees an opportunity in the chaos. If he can find a way to her, he will—he’s already lost her once. She won’t get away from him again.As hidden agendas come to light and conflict looms, can Tarian and Imogen overcome their differences and navigate the treacherous political waters they find themselves in, or will the prophecy’s curse prove too powerful for their love to endure?Queen of Ever is the highly anticipated second book in the Curse of Fate and Fae series. Dive into this gripping sequel to Prince of Never—a tale of love, loss, and destiny that will leave you laughing, crying, and fanning your blushing cheeks.

All three novels in The Darkest Court fantasy romance series, available now in one box set. After the last Faerie Civil War, the leaders of the magickal pantheons stripped the shining Seelie Court of its power and tasked the dark Unseelie Court with maintaining the natural balance of the world. Ages later, a twisted intrigue and a looming war throw the delicate balance of Faerie into chaos. PRINCE OF AIR AND DARKNESS Phineas Smith has been cursed with a power no one could control. Roark Lyne is his worst enemy and his only hope. The only human student at Mather’s School of Magick, Phineas has a target on his back. Born with the rare ability to tap into unlimited magick, he finds both Faerie Courts want his allegiance—and will do anything to get it. Unseelie Prince Roark Lyne, Phineas’s roommate—and self-proclaimed arch nemesis—is beautiful and brave and a pain in the ass. Phineas can’t begin to sort through their six years of sexual tension masquerading as mutual dislike. But Roark is also the only one able to help Finn tame his magick. Caught in the middle of the impending war, Phineas and Roark forge a dangerous alliance. But their growing intimacy threatens to expose a secret that could either turn the tide of the war…or destroy them both. THE MARKED PRINCE The Summer Court is nothing like Sebastian remembers. An estranged Seelie royal himself, Sebastian’s only hope of surviving the Court and bringing home Prince Lyne’s traitorous brother lies with Duine, a magickless Unseelie servant desperate to win his freedom. A servant for whom Sebastian is developing a dangerous and deepening affection. But behind the mask Duine wears are secrets as dangerous as what’s smoldering between them. Sebastian is determined to uncover the truth, even if it puts him at odds with the very people who can lead him to the missing Unseelie prince. When a powerful enemy steps from the shadows, it could spell the for for both faerie Courts. Sebastian must choose: complete the mission, or risk his very life to ensure freedom for the man he loves. THE IRON CROWN Discounted by his family and haunted in the Unseelie sidhe, Queen Mab’s youngest son, Lugh, leads the famed Wild Hunt on quests across the dangerous Wylds. At his side is his best friend Keiran, a Viking rescued from death centuries earlier. Between Lugh’s uncanny gift for being in the right place at the right time and Keiran’s power of persuasion, they’re revered across the Wylds—as long as Lugh keeps his true identity hidden from the people of the Sluagh. Keiran and Lugh have loved each other for centuries—as friends and brothers in arms. But with the looming war in Faerie and the ghosts of the dead dogging Lugh’s every move, Keiran realizes there may be room for romance between them after all, if only they can survive. Rallying the Sluagh to fight in the war between the Seelie and Unseelie seems an impossible task. To achieve it, they will have to turn the tides that threaten their growing love, and the balance of life and death itself. The Darkest Court Book 1: Prince of Air and Darkness Book 2: The Marked Prince Book 3: The Iron Crown Whitethorn Agency Book 1: Rare Vigilance Book 2: Crooked Shadows Book 3: Imitate the Dawn