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**AN INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**From the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy comes the first in a new, heart-pounding fantasy duology, about a young woman who must survive a score of brutal tests and trials to escape her cursed fate.The moment you see a dragon is usually your last...Since the dragons emerged - along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people - there's only one human city that remains standing: Vingard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the threat from within. For there is no worse fate than being Dragon Cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you'll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything - and everyone - you love. Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities. And I'm terrified that I might be next. There's only one other person who might suspect my secret. He's like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something. And if I'm Dragon Cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER✨ Are you ready to claim your destiny? ✨A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling romantic fantasy series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job goes awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards-a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy.Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape-for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time.In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be.Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world-and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?TROPESFake engagement 💍Slow burn ❤️‍🔥Enemies to lovers ⚔️💖Forced proximity 🔒🤏Magical school 🎇🏫Morally gray 🖤Girlboss x cold royal 👑 x 💙READERS ARE LOVING IT'A stellar start to the series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely wrecked me, in the best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Let me tell you, this romance does BURN' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was so well crafted, and had me turning page after page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fresh voice in an an oversaturated world of dark academia romantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dragon or dragon hunter - I'm about to find out which I'm destined to be.'Fly into a sweeping world of dragons, dark secrets and deadly trials in the wildly addictive sensation from the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy.The moment you see a dragon is usually your last . . .Since the dragons emerged - along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people - there's only one human city that remains standing: Vingard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the threat from within. For there is no worse fate than being Dragon Cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you'll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything - and everyone - you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities. And I'm terrified that I might be next.There's only one other person who might suspect my secret. He's like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I'm Dragon Cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.The first in a new, heart-pounding fantasy duology, about a young woman who must survive a score of brutal tests and trials to escape her cursed fate. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Divergent and Fireborne.READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH DRAGON CURSED'Read if you like chosen one, slow burn, found family, games and trials, and constantly wondering who the real enemy is' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A consuming and intense YA fantasy adventure with a touch of romance that I would highly recommend! This would be perfect for fans of FOURTH WING, DIVERGENT, and FIREBORNE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were so many plot twists, betrayals, and dark revelations that I was biting my nails the entire time that I was reading this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Would not - could not - go to sleep without finishing. Political intrigue, family secrets, fears, deaths, final trials, are all there waiting to entrance you and keep you in their grips' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can easily see it blowing up in the same way Fourth Wing did - the hype is absolutely deserved' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Uprooted, this standalone fantasy romance about a human girl and her marriage to the Elf King is impossible to put down!The elves come for two things: war and wives. In both cases, they come for death.Three-thousand years ago, humans were hunted by powerful races with wild magic until the treaty was formed. Now, for centuries, the elves have taken a young woman from Luella's village to be their Human Queen.To be chosen is seen as a mark of death by the townsfolk. A mark nineteen-year-old Luella is grateful to have escaped as a girl. Instead, she's dedicated her life to studying herbology and becoming the town's only healer.That is, until the Elf King unexpectedly arrives... for her.Everything Luella had thought she'd known about her life, and herself, was a lie. Taken to a land filled with wild magic, Luella is forced to be the new queen to a cold yet blisteringly handsome Elf King. Once there, she learns about a dying world that only she can save.The magical land of Midscape pulls on one corner of her heart, her home and people tug on another... but what will truly break her is a passion she never wanted.A Deal with the Elf King is a complete standalone novel, inspired by the tales of Hades and Persephone, as well as Beauty and the Beast, with a happily ever after ending. It's perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn and swoon-worthy couple.

Cinderella meets THE CRUEL PRINCE in this standalone fantasy romance about a human girl and her marriage to the prince of the fae.She knew her hand in marriage would be sold. She had no idea a fae prince was the buyer.Katria swore she'd never fall in love. She's seen what 'love' means through the cruelty of her family. So when she's married off to the mysterious Lord Fenwood for a handsome price, all Katria wants is a better life than the one she's leaving. Feelings are off the table.But her new husband makes not falling in love difficult.As their attraction begins to grow, so too do the oddities within her new life: strange rules, screams in the night, and attacks by fae that Katria never thought were real. When she witnesses a ritual not meant for human eyes, Katria finds herself spirited away to the land of Midscape.Surviving the fae wilds as a human is hard enough. Katria must survive as a human who accidently pilfered the magic of ancient kings - magic a bloodthirsty king is ready to kill her for in order to keep his stolen throne - and her new husband is the rightful heir in hiding.The power to save the fae is in her hands. But who will save her from a love she vowed never to feel?A Dance with the Fae Prince is a *standalone novel* inspired by the tales of Psyche and Eros, as well as Cinderella, with a happily ever after ending. It's perfect for romantic fantasy readers who enjoyed of A Court of Silver Flames and An Enchantment of Ravens. A Dance with the Fae Prince features a slow-burn romance, swoon-worthy couple, and steaminess that ranges from simmering to sizzling.

For romantic epic fantasy fans who loved King of Battle of Blood, The Bridge Kingdom, and Crave. Step into a world of hunters, vampires, and curses that run deeper than blood. This standalone is a must for fantasy vampire lovers.On the night of the blood moon, the Vampire Lord must die.Floriane's position as the forge maiden of Hunter's Hamlet is one of reverence, for it is her skill that arms and protects the vampire hunters. She knows her place and is a faithful servant to the Master Hunter and her community... until the night of the blood moon. Until her brother is dying at the hands of the Vampire Lord Ruvan.Wanting to defend her home at all costs, Floriane fights the vampire lord, ready to give her life if it means taking his. But Ruvan doesn't want to take her life... he wants her.Kidnapped and brought to the vampire castle, Floriane is now blood sworn to the vampire lord. She is bound in mind and body to her worst enemy. But Ruvan isn't the fiend she thought he was. She learns the truth of the vampires: They are not mindless monsters, but a proud people, twisted and tortured by an ancient curse.Ruvan believes that Floriane might be the key to ending his people's suffering. All Floriane wants is to defend her home. Loyalties are tested and the lines between truth and lie, hate and passion, are blurred.When her dagger is at his chest, will she be able to take the heart of the man who has claimed hers?A darkly reimagined Snow White meets Beauty and the Beast with vampires, in an epic fantasy world of enemies to lovers, found family, and deep lore. This standalone is complete with a happily ever after ending. It's perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn and swoon-worthy, enemies-to-lovers story.

Inspired by The Little Mermaid and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this standalone, fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa.She sold her soul to a siren and now he's come to collect.Victoria risks everything to leave a dangerous marriage. But when her escape goes awry, she finds herself caught in the strong embrace of a mysterious siren, forced to choose: temporary salvation or immediate death.And so, a cursed deal is struck.Five years later, Victoria is alive-and the world's finest ship captain. But her debt to the siren is due. Taken to the magical and deadly Eversea, Victoria discovers she's the sacrifice upon which all sirens pin their hopes. With this as leverage, she strikes a new bargain: the safety of her family for her life.As the sacrifice for the God of Death, she's meant to give up everything that draws her to the world of the living. Yet all she can think about is how this handsome siren's song, and his hands, make her feel very much alive...A Duet with the Siren Duke is a complete, *standalone novel*. It's for readers looking for a fantasy romance with deep lore, second-chance love, sacrifice, forbidden and slow-burn romance that sizzles on the page, and a happily ever after where love triumphs over all.

A grown up Little Red Riding Hood meets werewolves and witches in an adult fantasy romance that's perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa.To enter the woods as a human is death... But I am no mere human. They call me 'witch'.As one of the last surviving witches, Faelyn's sole duty is to keep the protective barriers on the forests where the lykin roam. But when she encounters the elusive primordial spirit of the moon, everything changes.Taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King claims her as his bride - she's essential to his ability to keep his crown. But Faelyn refuses a life of servitude, for both herself and the moon spirit Aurora, underneath the king's cruel rule. As she hatches a dangerous plan for them to escape, help comes from an unlikely ally: Evander, the king's blisteringly handsome knight. But her sworn protector has secrets of his own. Secrets that might change her life forever...A Dawn with the Wolf Knight is a complete, *standalone novel*. For readers who love romantasy novels with second-chance/long-lost love, life-changing female friendships, deep lore, forbidden romance, slow-burn, and a happily ever after. Pre-order now!

Claim your destiny in the hottest new Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling fantasy romance, in which a magical tarot card wielder lands herself in a fake engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy.Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of magic. But when she is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for illegally inking tarot cards, it seems her luck has finally run out.Until Prince Kaelis offers her an escape - for a price.In exchange for her life, Clara must pose as Kaelis' bride-to-be and a student of the elite Arcana Academy. There, she and Kaelis will conspire to steal a powerful card from the king and use it to bring his tyrannical rule to an end.Clara soon discovers that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world . . . and heart? Or will she steal the magic for herself?TROPESFake engagement 💍Slow burn ❤️‍🔥Enemies to lovers ⚔️💖Forced proximity 🔒🤏Magical school 🎇🏫Morally gray 🖤Girlboss x cold royal 👑 x 💙READERS ARE OBSESSED'A stellar start to the series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely wrecked me, in the best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Let me tell you, this romance does BURN' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was so well crafted, and had me turning page after page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fresh voice in an an oversaturated world of dark academia romantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Claim your destiny in the hottest new Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling fantasy romance, in which a magical tarot card wielder lands herself in a fake engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy.Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of magic. But when she is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for illegally inking tarot cards, it seems her luck has finally run out.Until Prince Kaelis offers her an escape - for a price.In exchange for her life, Clara must pose as Kaelis' bride-to-be and a student of the elite Arcana Academy. There, she and Kaelis will conspire to steal a powerful card from the king and use it to bring his tyrannical rule to an end.Clara soon discovers that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world . . . and heart? Or will she steal the magic for herself?TROPESFake engagement 💍Slow burn ❤️‍🔥Enemies to lovers ⚔️💖Forced proximity 🔒🤏Magical school 🎇🏫Morally gray 🖤Girlboss x cold royal 👑 x 💙READERS ARE OBSESSED'A stellar start to the series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely wrecked me, in the best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Let me tell you, this romance does BURN' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was so well crafted, and had me turning page after page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fresh voice in an an oversaturated world of dark academia romantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes the earth-shattering sequel to the must-read, fantasy sensation Arcana Academy. I am terrified. Yet my heart skips a beat. This man might be a monster, but he is my monster.Clara Graysword is Oricalis's most wanted. Hunted and cornered, not even her mastery of tarot can save her this time . . . until the mysterious Worldkeepers appear. This secretive order may hold the key to changing Clara's fate. If she dares to trust them.But the most dangerous alliance of all is one she's already deeply ensnared within: Prince Kaelis.Kaelis, second-born prince of Oricalis and headmaster of Arcana Academy, is the one man she can't escape - maybe she doesn't want to escape. Ruthless, dangerous, and bound to Clara by destiny and desire, Kaelis tests her heart as much as her loyalty. Together, they grow closer to the most powerful secrets of the tarot . . . and to the truths they both hide that could destroy the passion that they no longer deny.Hidden in plain sight within Arcana Academy, Clara walks the dagger's edge. Revelations about Oricalis threaten everything she thought she knew, and every choice she makes is the difference between salvation and ruin.To change the world, Clara must risk everything - her power, her beliefs, and her heart.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes the earth-shattering sequel to the must-read, fantasy sensation Arcana Academy. I am terrified. Yet my heart skips a beat. This man might be a monster, but he is my monster.Clara Graysword is Oricalis's most wanted. Hunted and cornered, not even her mastery of tarot can save her this time . . . until the mysterious Worldkeepers appear. This secretive order may hold the key to changing Clara's fate. If she dares to trust them.But the most dangerous alliance of all is one she's already deeply ensnared within: Prince Kaelis.Kaelis, second-born prince of Oricalis and headmaster of Arcana Academy, is the one man she can't escape - maybe she doesn't want to escape. Ruthless, dangerous, and bound to Clara by destiny and desire, Kaelis tests her heart as much as her loyalty. Together, they grow closer to the most powerful secrets of the tarot . . . and to the truths they both hide that could destroy the passion that they no longer deny.Hidden in plain sight within Arcana Academy, Clara walks the dagger's edge. Revelations about Oricalis threaten everything she thought she knew, and every choice she makes is the difference between salvation and ruin.To change the world, Clara must risk everything - her power, her beliefs, and her heart.

Enter into the rich and illustrious world of fae magic with this slow-burn, epic romance inspired by the classical tale of Hades and Persephone from a #1 Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author, now featuring inside cover printing and bonus content!The elves come for war or wives. The choice will be hers.Luella's quiet village bears a heavy burden: once a generation, the Elf King crosses arrives from the realm of magic to take a bride, and prevent the breaking of a centuries-old treaty that keeps humanity from destruction.This time, he's here for Luella. Independent, caring, and fiercely devoted to her people, Luella is content as the village herbalist. But when the king arrives - icy, proud, and dangerously handsome - everything changes.Taken to a realm of magic and unexpected beauty, Luella discovers a secret at the heart of the elves' domain: the land is dying, and only she can save it.But as her new powers stir within her, so does unexpected passion. And soon Luella will have to choose between her new kingdom - and her new husband - and the world she has always called home.READERS LOVE A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING'I can't wait to read it again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked from the beginning and I freaking loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Honestly loved their romance and I wish we had so much more of them!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It is everything that the author promised' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Yet another incredible book by Elise Kova. Her books have the ability to suck you in and captivate you until the very end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fall in the love with the Fae Prince - enter into an untold world of magic, romance and escapism from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy, now featuring inside cover printing and bonus content!He bought her hand. She never expected him to steal her heart.Katria knows that love means cruelty. So when she's married off to the mysterious Lord Fenwood, she vows to keep her heart in check - if only he didn't make it so difficult...But Katria's new life is plagued by oddities - strange rules, screams in the night, dangerous attacks - and when she witnesses a forbidden ritual, Katria is spirited away to another realm.There she learns the truth: Fenwood is the rightful heir to the fae throne, and Katria has accidentally stolen the ancient magic that is supposed to be his. The power to save the fae is in Katria's hands. But who will save her from a love she vowed never to feel?READERS LOVE ELISE KOVA!'The world is rich and the story elegant and flowing''It must be unhealthy how attached I am to this series, it is utter perfection!''I devoured this book in one day and will undoubtedly be one of those comfort books you can skip back into time and time again''A lovely fairytale read written beautifully''I love how Elise creates these magical worlds that just suck you straight in'