Recommendations based on "Ours (Blood Ties)"

The breathtaking first instalment in the new epic fantasy romance series, the Ashes of Thezmarr from rising romantasy star, Helen Sheuerer. Iron & Embers follows Wren, alchemist and poisoner as she fights for a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor - and her growing attraction to the legendary warsword assigned to protect her.

Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the next installment of Sarah Hawley’s new romantasy series.Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover’s betrayal and the threat of an impending war. With only her two closest—and most powerless—friends by her side, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mistei while coming to terms with her new identity as not just Fae, but princess of her own house.With the king dead, three candidates are vying for the right to wear the crown next. A princess who claims the throne as her birthright and two rebel princes, both of whom are depending on the support of Blood House to break the stalemate between them. Old loyalties fray as new, dangerous alliances form, and Kenna finds herself caught in a web of violence, deceit, and unexpected passion.Kenna has the power to shape Mistei’s future… but someone’s willing to kill to make sure she never gets the chance.

Perfect for those of us who watched Shadow and Bone and wished Alina and the Darkling ended up together. The readers who want to have infinite power and a throne with a morally gray man who is tall, bronzed and emotionally chaotic. Step into the realms of The Kingdom of Smoke and Mirrors. A spicy enemies-to-lovers with he falls first in a dark fantasy setting with magic, dragons and violence.Can Anahi save her people without condemning her own soul?Anahi was just a normal girl with a touch of amnesia. Only she didn't know she was missing vital information about who and what she was until the tall, mysterious new boy, Ezra sneaks her away into the realm of Kvenland.After her powers and status as Kerjara was restored, Anahi has a run in with the rival Prince of Vozar. Her sworn enemy since it was his fathers fault she lost her memories.But as tension grows not only between the Prince and Anahi but across the realm, she reluctantly concedes that there's...something more to the gray eyed Prince. Something she yearns for.Now on the brink of war, Princess Anahi has to decide what she's willing to risk in order to fulfill her oath to the land and the gods that granted her life and save her kingdom.Her mate or her very soul.

Their love is the only thing that can save them from a cursed fate in the next dramatic installment in the bestselling Broken Souls and Bones series.Lyra Bien never expected to leave the royal house at Stonegate in one piece after her rare melder magic was revealed. Once she discovered the truth behind the need for her magic and the brutality of her kingdom, Lyra vowed to put an end to the corruption of the crown. But is the enemy of her enemy her friend? Lyra must put her trust in the man who stole her heart . . . then deceived her.Roark Ashwood rose through the ranks to become Sentry of Stonegate and personal guard to the prince, despite being born of the enemy clan, the Dravens. But in a single heartbeat he destroyed his ruthless reputation all to save Lyra. With his true identity unveiled, Roark revealed years of plotting and betrayal to everyone he loves.As Roark’s two lives collide, he must fight to protect the woman he loves and outsmart those throughout the kingdoms who want his power for themselves. Lyra must wade through long-kept secrets, rising battles, and vicious court intrigue—all while keeping her feelings for Roark at bay.

Romance, intrigue, and danger abound in this five-book bind-up of Melanie Dickerson’s bestselling fairy-tale retellings. The Healer’s Apprentice: Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, and when Lord Hamlin—the future duke—is injured, it is Rose who tends to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to fall in love, and wonders if he feels the same. But Lord Hamlin is betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding. As Rose’s life spins toward confusion, she must take the first steps on a journey to discover her own destiny. The Merchant’s Daughter: Annabel is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. She soon finds he is actually very kind and caring, and the two strike up a friendship that could soon become more. Then Annabel becomes involved in a situation that could possibly lead to Ranulf’s demise. The Fairest Beauty: Sophie desperately wants to get away from her stepmother’s jealousy, and receives her chance when Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle to rescue her, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother. Though romance is impossible--she is his brother’s future wife, and Gabe himself is betrothed to someone else--the pair flee to the Cottage of the Seven to find help. Before long both must not only protect each other from the dangers around them, they must also protect their hearts. The Captive Maiden: When Gisela learns the duke’s son, Valten--the boy she has daydreamed about for years--is throwing a ball in hopes of finding a wife, she vows to find a way to attend, even if it’s only for a taste of a life she’ll never have. To her surprise, she catches Valten’s eye. Though he is rough around the edges, Gisela finds Valten is everything she hoped he would be. But other forces are bent on keeping the two from falling further in love, putting Gisela in more danger than she ever imagined. The Princess Spy: Margaretha has always been a romantic, and hopes her newest suitor, Lord Claybrook, is destined to be her one true love. But then an injured man is brought to Hagenheim Castle, claiming to be an English lord who was attacked by Claybrook and left for dead. And only Margaretha--one of the few who speaks his language--understands the wild story. It is up to her to save her father, Colin, and Hagenheim itself from Claybrook’s wicked plot.

An empty crown. A perilous journey. Will she answer when darkness calls?Against all odds, Roh survived the harrowing Queen's Tournament, but now something far deadlier awaits her: a formidable quest for the three magic birthstones of Saddoriel. The gems have been scattered across the realms - and only when Roh retrieves them can she take her place as queen. But surrounded by hostile companions and tormented by the dangerous secret she carries, Roh begins to realise that the pursuit of power may prove more destructive than she ever imagined.Nothing can prepare her for the nightmares that fester in the shadows of Akoris, a fanatical cyren territory, or the twisted games of its cunning leader...Can Roh win the first birthstone without sacrificing everything she holds dear - and without losing herself?Packed with heart-pounding action and layers of intrigue, With Dagger and Song is the second epic instalment in Helen Scheuerer's Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet.

To become a weapon, she must choose a man. To be free, she gave herself to dragon fire...After an enemy attack killed those she loved crippling her magic, Annika faked her death and vanished into obscurity. Years later, a chance encounter with a dragon shatters her quiet life, exposing her to the Lord Commander of the Dragon Riders.His touch rekindles her magic and the feelings she thought she'd buried, but helping him would mean sacrificing the one thing she has left-her freedom.When a devastating attack forces her hand, Annika makes a desperate choice, bonding herself to his beast and unleashing its fury upon their enemies. But bearing a shard of its soul comes at a steep price-the dragon's fire cannot be contained by one Anchor alone.Now, she must choose another.Torn between two men-the Commander, who ignites her power, and his Necromancer, who tempers its roaring inferno-Annika must trust her heart or watch the world she swore to protect fall into darkness.She may be the ultimate weapon, but even if she sacrifices what's left of her soul, can the last conduit mage save her fractured kingdom?------------------------------------------Oath of Betrayal is a slow-burn, second-chance, forced-proximity high fantasy with a complex magic system and Slavic mythology-inspired world-building. It is dark romantasy with fae, mages, and dragon riders, and no choosing required. This novel will sweep you into a world where a dragon can claim a piece of your soul.Dive in today and discover your next epic romantic fantasy.

Our fae courts are at war, yet we're still fated. My fated mate is the Seelie Fae king. He's powerful, dangerous, and sexy as hell. Except, I don't want a fated mate. Especially since he thinks I'm a lying snake. Turns out I'm Unseelie, and our courts are at war. When my new Unseelie magic goes haywire and I nearly destroy my city, I can't fix it alone. The only person with strong enough magic is the king. Which means I have to beg my mate for help. I'd rather chew off my own leg, but that won't save Magic's Bend. As we work to save my city from falling into the center of the earth, the danger is greater than we'd realized. To find answers, we must risk a visit to the homeland that rejected me-the Unseelie Court. There, I must master my magic, or all is lost. In a place fraught with death and danger, we have only each other. And I don't know if that will be enough.Heir of the Fae is the thriling continuation of the hit new release Trial by Fae.

What price would you pay to protect those you love? King Asher is fighting for the Kingdom he loves, and for the woman he loves. He will not be blackmailed, and he will not be threatened. He will punish those that attempt to destroy him. Asher will be forced to take a stand against his enemies, but one wrong move could destroy Santina forever.