Recommendations based on "Shadows so Cruel: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Court of Ravens)"

A defiant human woman. A dark fae Prince. Two enemies bound to a marriage that could destroy their world.Reyna was born a valuable slave to the Gold Court, imprisoned her whole life in a glittering palace by sadistic, greedy fae.When the palace is raided, she takes her opportunity to escape. But the raid is led by her worst nightmare. The Prince of the most feared fae of all; the Shadow Court. And he wants one thing.Her. The copper-haired, rune-marked human.Reyna doesn’t know why the Prince has kidnapped her. But when he announces her as his betrothed, she knows that she must escape before she is eternally bound to the monster behind the mask.Only, when he takes the mask off, he isn’t what she expects. He’s lethal, beautiful and exudes sin. And he needs her.Drawn into a deadly world shrouded in secrets, and desperate to keep her own hidden, Reyna must find a way out. If she doesn’t, she risks more than just death. She risks giving everything to her intoxicating captor.This is the first book in the Shadow Bound Queen series, and is inspired by Norse mythology and Vikings. Sexy fae Vikings. It has strong Hades and Persephone/Beauty and the Beast vibes, and is slow-burn enemies to lovers fantasy romance. The series builds in steam and is filled with magic, myth, and delicious tension.Brides of Mist and Fae is a brand new world from Eliza Raine, unconnected to the Dark Gods of Olympus.

From internationally bestselling author and TikTok phenom Raven Kennedy comes the second book in a stunning fantasy series inspired by the myth of King Midas, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout.For ten years, I've lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas's golden castle. But one night changed everything.Now I'm here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom's army, and I'm not sure if I'm going to make it out of this in one piece. They're marching to battle, and I'm the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war.At the heart of my fear, my worry, there's him―Commander Rip.Known for his brutality on the battlefield, his viciousness is unsurpassed. But I know the truth about what he is.Fae.The betrayers. The murderers. The ones who nearly destroyed Orea, wiping out Seventh Kingdom in the process. Rip has power sizzling beneath this skin and glinting spikes down his spine. But his eyes―his eyes are the most compelling of all.When he turns those black eyes on me, I feel captive for an entirely different reason.I may be out of my cage, but I'm not free, not even close. In the game of kings and armies, I'm the gilded pawn. The question is, can I out maneuver them?

From internationally bestselling author and TikTok phenom Raven Kennedy comes the fourth book in a stunning fantasy series inspired by the myth of King Midas, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout."I was nothing but a road to Midas. A means to get to where he wanted to go, and I paved that path in gold."My life has been made up of gilded lies. But death has been shaped from rot.Like a phoenix caught fire, I will need to rise from the ashes and learn to wield my own power. Because my wings may have been clipped, but I am not in a cage, and I'm finally free to fly from the frozen kingdoms I've been kept in.Yet the world doesn't want to let me.That's the thing when you turn against a king―everyone else turns against you.Good thing I have a different king in my corner.But even with the dark threat of Sladea Ravinger, the other monarchs are coming for me.So I will fight for him and he will kill for me, and if we need to become the villains, then so be it.Because so long as I live in this world, I won't be used again.

Violet is a typical, down-on-her-luck millennial: mid-twenties, over-educated and drowning in debt, on the verge of moving into her parents' basement. When a lifeline appears in the form of a very unconventional job in neighboring Cambric Creek, she has no choice but to grab at it with both hands.Morning Glory Milking Farm offers full-time hours, full benefits, and generous pay with no experience needed . . . there’s only one catch. The clientele is Grade A certified prime beef, with the manly, meaty endowments to match. Milking minotaurs isn’t something Violet ever considered as a career option, but she’s determined to turn the opportunity into a reversal of fortune.When a stern, deep-voiced client begins to specially request her for his milking sessions, maintaining her professionalism and keeping him out of her dreams is easier said than done. Violet is resolved to make a dent in her student loans and afford name-brand orange juice, and a one-sided crush on an out-of-her-league minotaur is not a part of her plan—unless her feelings aren’t so one-sided after all.Morning Glory Milking Farm is a short human/monster romance novel (60k), featuring a high heat slow burn with a lot of heart, and a guaranteed HEA. CWs are viewable on author's website. It is the first book in the Cambric Creek Monster Romance series, and can be read as a standalone.

"His eyes returned to mine, that invisible tether between us strung too tight.That magnetic pull, it was unbreakable, unyielding. Eternal.And it demanded that we collide."On the secluded continent of Edenvale, possessing magic is a death sentence. Those who have it are labelled Cursed, and by order of the king, they are Cleansed-a horrific event utilizing a hot, hungry pyre and an iron collar. Enemy to the king, a group known as the Cursed rebels defend their lands from his reach, creating an ongoing, bloodthirsty war.When Sage's brother is conscripted for the war, she is forced to trade in her cozy, peaceful cottage life and join the Cursed rebels to get him back. Her mission seems straightforward, but Von, the leader of the Cursed rebels, comes riddled with dark secrets. With his otherworldly eyes, black as a starless night, and a taste for juicy thigh-ahem-red apples, Sage knows better than to get involved with a guy like him. But knowing and doing are two very different things.Together with the Cursed rebels and Von, the king of inky deals and sexy, stolen moments, Sage embarks on the quest of a lifetime.Little does she know that fate is at work and the gods are watching her every move.For ACOTAR fans who are looking to scratch that insatiable itch.This one is for you.

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.But there is one who can save the fates of all.For the child borne of fire and blood, shall be our ruin or our redemption.An ancient prophecy. A betrayal so deep it will echo through eternity.Ophelia Hart is no ordinary elementai. In fact, she is extraordinary in every single way there is. And now that she knows her true heritage and has bonded to the most powerful vampire who ever lived, and the three ruthless vampires he sired, she wonders if she might finally know some true happiness. It seems at last within her reach―so long as the truth of her identity remains a closely guarded secret.But secrets can’t remain so forever. Ophelia must learn to harness the magical abilities she’s awakened before the rest of the world discovers who she really is. And although her four bonded mates will do all in their power to protect her, there are forces at work that even they cannot fathom.Destiny beckons, but betrayal lurks just around the corner. And debts will be settled for oaths that are promised in blood.

From bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a brand-new package for the Bewitched series, a witch fantasy set in the world of the Bargainer series. At age twenty, Selene Bowers desperately hopes to be accepted into Henbane Coven, an academy for young witches. Since one of the requirements for entry is to connect with her powers via a quest through the wilderness, Selene books a trip to South America. When a nefarious supernatural force tries to drag her plane from the sky, Selene's magic awakens to save her life--at a cost. Using her powers devours her memories, one by one. Worse, when Selene braves the jungle and discovers the source of the attack, she finds herself awakening an ancient evil, Memnon the Cursed, who mistakes Selene for his long-dead wife. The wife who betrayed him. Selene manages to escape and begin her studies at Henbane, but when Memnon turns up at the coven and witches are found dead across campus, Selene becomes entangled in a dangerous plot. Accused of the murders on the basis of her memory loss, Selene must rely on Memnon's help for answers--and his plans for her will change everything.

The Dark Romance Asylum Booktok Sensation Welcome to the Lilydale Foundation Center... home of deadly secrets. After being framed for murder, I never thought I'd be back inside these walls again. And if I thought I'd be able to make a quiet return, I was dead wrong. My secrets have been spilled but little did I know it would be the catalyst. Monsters are creeping out of the darkness, eager for blood. Now, the biggest question remains-who are the true unhinged?

If I am to survive Valkyrie training, I must earn my wings. If I am to survive Kain, I must make a choice that could burn our world to ash.I’m broken. My fae magic doesn’t work and nobody knows I exist.My sister, on the other hand, is bound for glory. She has been selected to train to be a Valkyrie at the mythical Featherblade Hall. I am destined to die alone, in my tower.Only, when the Valkyrie come to collect my sister, they take me instead.I’m not the only one who thinks they’ve made a terrible mistake. Every other fae here is waiting for me to die.Except one.Kain, the disgraced fire-fae combat trainer. The gods took his wings away, he can’t leave Featherblade, and he makes no secret of his blazing desire for revenge.And somehow, he knows I’m the only one who can help him. He doesn’t know my secret, thank the fates, but his burning gaze never leaves me.I know I should avoid him. I can’t think straight when he’s near me, and he’s as lethal as Featherblade is.But, the only thing harder than earning my wings and becoming a Valkyrie?Conquering my searing obsession with the unhinged fire-fae, before it gets everyone killed.Fae Vikings meet romantasy in this enemies to lovers series in an academy/war college setting, If you love villain gets the girl stories and obsessive burn-the-world-down-for-her MMCs then this is for you.The spice is deliciously slow-burn and builds with each book.

**Preorder now to receive the limited deluxe edition with beautiful designed edges** He bound her with a curse. He betrayed her at her lowest. But now, he's giving her control over his soul. From bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a brand-new package for the Bewitched series, a deliciously witchy romantasy. Life as a witch at Henbane Coven was already complicated for Selene Bowers, but having a soulmate like Memnon the Cursed? That's a whole new level of chaos. After being forced into a magical marriage pact with the powerful ancient sorcerer, who not only framed her for murder but claims she betrayed him in a past life, Selene is grappling with too many dark questions and not enough memories. But when her full memory returns, both Selene and Memnon discover that the truth is not at all what it sems. Desperate to make amends, Memnon offers her something unthinkable: a binding spell that makes him hers to command. His power. His mind. Even his heart. But there's a catch: if she ever truly falls for him, the bond shatters, and all bets are off. As her enemies close in and the halls of Henbane turn deadlier, Selene must decide whether she can trust the man she once loved--or if this cursed love story is destined to end in fire. A sexy, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of ACOTAR and The Serpent and the Wings of Night! Tropes to love: Dark academia with witches Magic with a price Reincarnation Enemies-to-lovers vibes with ancient tension Fated mates (but make it cursed) Morally gray love interest Magical marriage pact Love from readers: "The tension, the spice, the danger...it all ties together in a way that had me flipping pages at full speed." -- ????? Amazon "Witches, shifters, sorcerers, ancient curses, and a love that lasts through time? Bet." -- ????? Goodreads "What. A. Ride! Selene and Memnon are the ultimate power couple." -- ????? Amazon "Bespelled completely surpassed all of my expectations. I can't even put into words how magical this book was." -- ????? Goodreads