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"I couldn't breathe in The Wolf and the Crown of Blood fast enough... I never wanted to leave this world!" —Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author***A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice.Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse…Bryony Devaliant was born to die—again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf.Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries—until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break.A thrilling and incredibly sexy new romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May.***Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and Eros and Psyche, this dark, seductive tale is perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy’s Plated Prisoner series, with the wit and spice of Callie Hart’s Quicksilver. Packed with dark fairytale vibes, gothic romance, and tropes like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, death pacts, and villain-gets-the-girl, this is a story where love is as deadly as it is irresistible.PERFECT for fans of:A dark fairytale atmosphereEnemies-to-loversVillain gets the girlBeauty and the Beast vibes

"Burn hotter, dangerous girl. Let me taste your fury."A thrilling and incredibly sexy new dark romantasy series from #1 Sunday Times-bestselling author Elizabeth May, perfect for fans of Phantasma, Gild, and Quicksilver.A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice.Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse...Bryony Devaliant was born to die-again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf.Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries-until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break.Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and Eros and Psyche, this dark, seductive tale is perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series, with the wit and spice of Callie Hart's Quicksilver. Packed with dark fairytale vibes, gothic romance, and tropes like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, death pacts, and villain-gets-the-girl, this is a story where love is as deadly as it is irresistible.Featuring:🥀 A dark fairytale atmosphere🖤 Enemies-to-lovers🗡 Villain gets the girl💀 Beauty and the Beast vibes

Rediscover the magic of book two of The Falconer Trilogy — now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Escape the fae. Save the realm. Make them pay.Aileana Kameron is on the run in a broken world. The fae realm spit her back out just in time to watch her city burn and the human world fall. Survivors cower in the shadows, dreading the next attack. Relentless, the fae hunt Aileana, determined to possess the secrets locked in her mind. Nowhere is safe.Her only refuge is with Kiaran MacKay, her lethal fae consort. Together they're thrust into the heart of the human resistance, but trust is scarce. Traitors could doom them all.The fae close in, hungry to restore their Courts, even if it means razing the mortal realm to ashes. But Aileana realizes she's not their only target. Something else has caught their eye, something that could turn the tide of the war.And to survive, she'll have to outwit them all.The high-stakes action of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets the high society manners of Bridgerton, with the sexy romance of Rebecca Yarros.***Readers LOVE The Falconer Series:'I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of the final book of The Falconer Trilogy — now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Rise from the ashes. Rewrite fate. End the war.The dead don't stay buried. Not when ancient magic is involved.Aileana Kameron claws free from her grave to find the world unraveling.Tick tock. The clock's winding down.Only one relic can hold back the tide of destruction, a book hidden deep in hostile fae territory. Guarded by the Morrigan, the oldest, deadliest creature in existence.Aileana has one chance to save humanity and the fae she loves: Kiaran MacKay, once her consort, now a king damned to insatiable hunger. As they fight their way through a dangerous realm, their bond will be pushed to the breaking point.This is no fairytale quest. It's life or death, with the fate of their worlds in the balance. If they fail, it's over.Their lives. The realms.Everything.***Readers LOVE The Falconer:'I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of The Falconer Trilogy — now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.Aileana Kameron is no ordinary Victorian debutante. By day, she navigates the glittering society of 1844 Edinburgh. By night, she battles the deadly fae that threaten humanity. For centuries, her family has upheld a sacred duty: ensuring the ancient, magical prison beneath the city stays sealed.But cracks are forming in the barrier. The monsters she once hunted now hunt her, and the fate of the world teeters on the edge. To stand a chance, Aileana must turn to Kiaran MacKay, a breathtakingly dangerous fae assassin whose dark past hides secrets as sharp as his blades.Their alliance is as treacherous as it is intoxicating. Passion ignites between them, as fiery as the battles raging in Edinburgh’s streets. But every choice comes with a cost, and as the death toll rises, Aileana is forced to confront a harrowing question: How far is she willing to go to save her city, her loved ones — and herself?Because if she fails, the fae will break free. And once they do, nothing will stop their vengeance.***Readers LOVE The Falconer:'I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'This book is so different in terms of what's out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I'm all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*'This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Seventeenth century England: Kate, a farmworker’s daughter, loves life in rural Hampshire. Stephen, son of a rich merchant, wants a soldier’s life. Conflict breaks out, Ensign Stephen leads men, including Kate’s father, into battle against the Scots. King Charles is forced to a peace treaty. With no money for the army, Stephen is released. Poverty forces Kate to become a servant in palatial Basing House, while Stephen studies law. Becoming used to their changed lives, fate intervenes. King Charles needs money for the Scots so calls a Parliament, but the Members want him to listen to their complaints. Bitterness increases and turns into insurrection, war erupts. Basing House is a bastion of royalist loyalties, Kate must support the King. Stephen volunteers to fight for Parliament. We see the civil war through their eyes as Kate suffers siege and Stephen fights in major battles. The hand of fate moves them like pawns as the fighting continues and their lives interweave.

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Hotly debated in the political arena and splashed across the media almost 24/7, global warming has become the topic of the moment. Whatever one''s views on its cause, there is no denying that the earth''s climate is changing, and people everywhere are worried. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This no-nonsense yet friendly guide helps you explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what you can do at home and how to get involved.

The foremost authorities in the field of music from around the world have contributed twenty original essays for this volume, edited by Elizabeth May. Only European musics have been omitted, except insofar as they affect other musics discussed here. North American music is represented by the musics of the Native Americans and the Alaskan Eskimos. The essays are profusely illustrated with maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and music examples. There are extensive glossaries, bibliographies, and annotated film lists. The book is directed to readers seriously interested in acquainting themselves with musics beyond the confines of Western musicology. Contributors include Bruno Nettl, Kuo-huang Han and Lindy Li Mark, Kang-sook Lee, William P. Malm, David Morton, Bonnie C. Wade, Margaret J. Kartomi, Adrienne L. Kaeppler, Trevor A. Jones, Atta Annan Mensah, John Blacking, Alfred Kwashie Ladzekpo and Kobla Ladzekpo, Cynthia Tse Kimberlin, Jozef M. Pacholczyk, Ella Zonis, Abraham A. Schwadron, David P. McAllester, Lorraine D. Koranda, and Dale A. Olsen. Please note: this book was originally published with records. The edition available now does not include the records.We are hoping to make the original recordings available in some other way.

Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this is historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away

This edition has been revised and expanded, with new spicy adult scenes****Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.In Edinburgh, a secret war rages between humans and fae, and the magic in Aileana Kameron''s blood is all that keeps the most lethal monsters imprisoned beneath the city.But when the creatures she once pursued now hunt her, Aileana has no choice but to ally with Kiaran MacKay - the beautiful fae assassin with his own agenda.The chemistry between them is as incendiary as the battles raging through the streets. And as the body count climbs, Aileana faces a choice: how much is she willing to sacrifice to save her city? Her friends? Herself?Because the fae won''t stop until their kin are freed - and she''s the only thing standing in their way.Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away.Readers love The Falconer:''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is so different in terms of what''s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I''m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I found the storyline unique . . . I liked everyone in this book which usually doesn''t happen . . . I loved the relationships . . . Overall, this was a great book'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this is historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away

This edition has been revised and expanded, with new spicy adult scenes****Escape the fae. Save the realm. Make them pay.Aileana Kameron is on the run in a broken world. The fae realm spit her back out just in time to watch her city burn and the human world fall. Now she''s hunted by enemies determined to possess the secrets locked in her mind.Nowhere is safe.Her only refuge is with Kiaran MacKay, her lethal fae consort. Together they''re thrust into the heart of the human resistance, but trust is scarce. The fae close in, hungry to restore their Courts, even if it means razing the mortal realm to ashes.But Aileana realizes she''s not their only target. Something else has caught their eye, something that could turn the tide of the war.And to survive, she''ll have to outwit them all.Readers love The Falconer:''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breath-taking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Readers love The Falconer series:''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is so different in terms of what''s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I''m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I found the storyline unique . . . I liked everyone in this book which usually doesn''t happen . . . I loved the relationships . . . Overall, this was a great book'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Set in Victorian-era Scotland and filled to the brim with fae, this is historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away

This edition has been revised and expanded, with new spicy adult scenes****Rise from the ashes. Rewrite fate. End the war.The dead don''t stay buried. Not when ancient magic is involved.Aileana Kameron claws free from her grave to find the world unraveling. Tick tock. The clock''s winding down.Only one relic can hold back the tide of destruction, a book hidden deep in hostile fae territory. Guarded by the Morrigan, the oldest, deadliest creature in existence.Aileana has one chance to save humanity and the fae she loves: Kiaran MacKay, once her consort, now a king damned to insatiable hunger.This is no fairytale quest. It''s life or death, with the fate of their worlds in the balance. If they fail, it''s over. Their lives. The realms. Everything.Packed with immersive detail, action, romance, and fae lore, The Fallen Kingdom brings the Falconer''s story to an epic and unforgettable conclusion.Readers love The Falconer:''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is so different in terms of what''s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I''m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I found the storyline unique . . . I liked everyone in this book which usually doesn''t happen . . . I loved the relationships . . . Overall, this was a great book'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

This Graphic Revision Guide for Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice makes studying or revising this iconic novel easy. Suitable for all GCSE English Literature examinations.Brilliant Publications' Graphic Revision Guide for Pride and Prejudice has been specially written by Elizabeth May to support students with lower ability or special educational needs (SEN). It contains teaching resources especially tailored to strengthen the student's understanding of plot, characters, quotes, themes and more.The book brings an element of fun and informality to the study of this classic GCSE text, repackaging large amounts of complex information in an engaging and simple manner. Studying the sheets doesn't seem like reading or working, yet having these graphic sheets in front of them helps students immensely in understanding and sequencing the plot, remembering key events, distinguishing between characters and understanding characters perspectives.Although initially designed to help and support SEN students, the author soon found that all the students in the class wanted copies of the graphic sheets and benefited from using them. Many students find it difficult to remember what happened in a book and in what order, let alone to write a timed essay picking apart the intricacies of it. With this book, students will gain confidence in their knowledge before jumping into the deep end.Our Graphic Revision Guide for Pride and Prejudice contains:the story of Pride and Prejudice re-told in comic (graphic) form, making it easy to follow the plotcontext pages, giving background information on Jane Austen and the different types of fiction in the bookcharacter pages for each of the main characters, including quotes from the booktheme pages for the key themes of the book: class, marriage, love, reputation, pride and prejudice with relevant quotations for eachadditional graphic reference material to help with the setting and bringing the plot to lifeactivity pages including vocabulary lists, matching the quote to character, and quote analysis mapsThe sheets are designed to be accessible to lower ability pupils and students with a range of special educational needs (SEN) through the use of:a heavy focus on visuals to help students to remember, understand, get interested in and create associations to the textsimple language for greater accessibilitya focus on vocabulary, explaining and rephrasing tricky wordsa focus on plot comprehension; chapter summaries are condensed to include key events, and are image-based to help students remember what happenedkey quotes which are linked to characters and themes

A Graphic Revision Guide for Great Expectations, taht has been specially written to support students with special educational needs (SEN) and the reluctant students.This Graphic Revision Guide for Charles Dickens' Great Expectations makes studying or revising this iconic novel easy. Suitable for all GCSE English Literature examinations. Brilliant Publications' Graphic Revision Guide for Great Expectations has been specially written by Elizabeth May to support students with lower ability or special educational needs (SEN). It contains teaching resources especially tailored to strengthen the student's understanding of plot, characters, quotes, themes and more.The book brings an element of fun and informality to the study of this classic GCSE text, repackaging large amounts of complex information in an engaging and simple manner. Studying the sheets doesn't seem like reading or working, yet having these graphic sheets in front of them helps students immensely in understanding and sequencing the plot, remembering key events, distinguishing between characters and understanding characters perspectives.Although initially designed to help and support SEN students, the author soon found that all the students in the class wanted copies of the graphic sheets and benefited from using them. Many students find it difficult to remember what happened in a book and in what order, let alone to write a timed essay picking apart the intricacies of it. With this book, students will gain confidence in their knowledge before jumping into the deep end.Our Graphic Revision Guide for Great Expectations contains:the story of Great Expectations re-told in comic form, making it easy to follow the plotcontext pages, giving background information on Charles Dickens and the types of fiction in the bookcharacter pages for each of the main characters, including quotes from the booktheme pages for the key themes of the book (gender roles, love, religion, class) with relevant quotations for eachadditional graphic reference material to help with the setting and bringing the plot to lifeactivity pages ranging from vocabulary lists and matching the quote to the picture to character and quote analysis maps.The sheets are designed to be accessible to students with a range of special educational needs (SEN) through the use of:a heavy focus on visuals to help students to remember, understand, get interested in and create associations to the textsimple language for greater accessibilitya focus on vocabulary - explaining and rephrasing tricky wordsa focus on plot comprehension; chapter summaries are condensed to include key events, and are image-based to help students remember what happened and consolidate a full picture of the plotkey quotes are repeated and linked to characters and themes.

This Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol has been specially written to support Special Needs (SEN) and lower ability students and makes studying or revising this classic book easy.Suitable for all GCSE English Literature examinations. Brilliant Publications' Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, has been specially written by Elizabeth May to support students with lower ability or Special Needs (SEN). It contains teaching resources especially tailored to strengthen the student's understanding of plot, characters, quotes, themes and more.This Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol has been specially written to support Special Needs (SEN) and lower ability students as well as those lacking confidence.This Guide for Charles Dickens'A Christmas Carol makes studying or revising this classic book easy. Suitable for all GCSE English Literature examinations. Brilliant Publications' Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol has been specially written by Elizabeth May to support students with lower ability or lacking in confidence. It contains teaching resources especially tailored to strengthen the student's understanding of plot, characters, quotes, themes and more.The book brings an element of fun and informality to the study of this classic GCSE text, repackaging large amounts of complex information in an engaging and simple manner. Studying the sheets doesn't seem like reading or working, yet having these graphic sheets in front of them helps students immensely in understanding and sequencing the plot, remembering key events, distinguishing between characters and understanding characters' perspectives.Although initially designed to help and support SEN students, the author soon found that all the students in the class wanted copies of the graphic sheets and benefited from using them. Many students find it difficult to remember what happened in a book and in what order, let alone to write a timed essay picking apart the intricacies of it. With this book, students will gain confidence in their knowledge before jumping into the deep end.Our Graphic Revision Guide for A Christmas Carol contains:Visual summaries of the plotCharacter profiles, including a fact file and quotes from the bookContext pages, giving background information on Charles Dickens and the different genres the book fits intoExploration of key themes and the context for the bookAdditional graphic reference material, to help students understand the setting of the bookActivity sheets, including matching quotes to pictures, vocabulary building and drawing character maps.The resources are printed in black and white for easy photocopying and enlarging.Which ghost visits Scrooge first? How does Scrooge change his ways? Do you think Scrooge would be a good boss?After completing these sheets your students will have these answers at their fingertips.

The second instalment in Elizabeth May's thrilling and sexy romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy.AN EMPRESS BOUND BY BLOOD. A GOD BOUND BY HATE. A CHOICE THAT COULD SHATTER TWO WORLDS.Theodora Devaliant wasn't born to rule—she was born to bleed. The last Anchor of a cursed royal bloodline, her body alone upholds the fragile veil between divine and mortal realms. When her life is threatened and demigods are found slaughtered in her streets, the god-king issues an ultimatum: marry, produce an heir, or watch the realms burn. To ensure she survives long enough to comply, he sends his most lethal Enforcer to guard her. Bastien has spent centuries nursing his hatred for the Devaliant family. Convinced Theodora is behind the murders, he'll use his assignment as her bodyguard to gather proof and watch her empire crumble. But as desire blurs the lines between enemy and ally, the body count rises, and evidence points to a conspiracy that could shatter both their worlds.Because when duty and desire collide, and the veil between gods and humans begins to tear, choosing wrong doesn't just mean death—it means apocalypse.PERFECT FOR FANS OF- Enemies to lovers- Touch her and die- Villain gets the girl- Forced proximity- He falls first

"I couldn't breathe in The Wolf and the Crown of Blood fast enough... I never wanted to leave this world!" —Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author***A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice.Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse…Bryony Devaliant was born to die—again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf.Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries—until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break.A thrilling and incredibly sexy new romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May.***Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and Eros and Psyche, this dark, seductive tale is perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy’s Plated Prisoner series, with the wit and spice of Callie Hart’s Quicksilver. Packed with dark fairytale vibes, gothic romance, and tropes like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, death pacts, and villain-gets-the-girl, this is a story where love is as deadly as it is irresistible.PERFECT for fans of:A dark fairytale atmosphereEnemies-to-loversVillain gets the girlBeauty and the Beast vibes

"e;I couldn't breathe in The Wolf and the Crown of Blood fast enough... I never wanted to leave this world!"e; -Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author***A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice. Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse Bryony Devaliant was born to die-again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf.Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries-until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break.A thrilling and incredibly sexy new romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May.***Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and Eros and Psyche, this dark, seductive tale is perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series, with the wit and spice of Callie Hart's Quicksilver. Packed with dark fairytale vibes, gothic romance, and tropes like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, death pacts, and villain-gets-the-girl, this is a story where love is as deadly as it is irresistible.PERFECT for fans of:A dark fairytale atmosphereEnemies-to-loversVillain gets the girlBeauty and the Beast vibes

Rediscover the magic of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!

Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.Aileana Kameron is no ordinary Victorian debutante. By day, she navigates the glittering society of 1844 Edinburgh. By night, she battles the deadly fae that threaten humanity. For centuries, her family has upheld a sacred duty: ensuring the ancient, magical prison beneath the city stays sealed.But cracks are forming in the barrier. The monsters she once hunted now hunt her, and the fate of the world teeters on the edge. To stand a chance, Aileana must turn to Kiaran MacKay, a breathtakingly dangerous fae assassin whose dark past hides secrets as sharp as his blades.Their alliance is as treacherous as it is intoxicating. Passion ignites between them, as fiery as the battles raging in Edinburgh''s streets. But every choice comes with a cost, and as the death toll rises, Aileana is forced to confront a harrowing question: How far is she willing to go to save her city, her loved ones - and herself?Because if she fails, the fae will break free. And once they do, nothing will stop their vengeance.***

Readers LOVE The Falconer:

''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is so different in terms of what''s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I''m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!

Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.Aileana Kameron is no ordinary Victorian debutante. By day, she navigates the glittering society of 1844 Edinburgh. By night, she battles the deadly fae that threaten humanity. For centuries, her family has upheld a sacred duty: ensuring the ancient, magical prison beneath the city stays sealed.But cracks are forming in the barrier. The monsters she once hunted now hunt her, and the fate of the world teeters on the edge. To stand a chance, Aileana must turn to Kiaran MacKay, a breathtakingly dangerous fae assassin whose dark past hides secrets as sharp as his blades.Their alliance is as treacherous as it is intoxicating. Passion ignites between them, as fiery as the battles raging in Edinburgh''s streets. But every choice comes with a cost, and as the death toll rises, Aileana is forced to confront a harrowing question: How far is she willing to go to save her city, her loved ones - and herself?Because if she fails, the fae will break free. And once they do, nothing will stop their vengeance.***

Readers LOVE The Falconer:

''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is so different in terms of what''s out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I''m all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of book two of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!

Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Escape the fae. Save the realm. Make them pay.Aileana Kameron is on the run in a broken world. The fae realm spit her back out just in time to watch her city burn and the human world fall. Survivors cower in the shadows, dreading the next attack. Relentless, the fae hunt Aileana, determined to possess the secrets locked in her mind. Nowhere is safe.Her only refuge is with Kiaran MacKay, her lethal fae consort. Together they''re thrust into the heart of the human resistance, but trust is scarce. Traitors could doom them all.The fae close in, hungry to restore their Courts, even if it means razing the mortal realm to ashes. But Aileana realizes she''s not their only target. Something else has caught their eye, something that could turn the tide of the war.And to survive, she''ll have to outwit them all.The high-stakes action of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets the high society manners of Bridgerton, with the sexy romance of Rebecca Yarros.***

Readers LOVE The Falconer Series:

''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of book two of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!

Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Escape the fae. Save the realm. Make them pay.Aileana Kameron is on the run in a broken world. The fae realm spit her back out just in time to watch her city burn and the human world fall. Survivors cower in the shadows, dreading the next attack. Relentless, the fae hunt Aileana, determined to possess the secrets locked in her mind. Nowhere is safe.Her only refuge is with Kiaran MacKay, her lethal fae consort. Together they''re thrust into the heart of the human resistance, but trust is scarce. Traitors could doom them all.The fae close in, hungry to restore their Courts, even if it means razing the mortal realm to ashes. But Aileana realizes she''s not their only target. Something else has caught their eye, something that could turn the tide of the war.And to survive, she''ll have to outwit them all.The high-stakes action of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets the high society manners of Bridgerton, with the sexy romance of Rebecca Yarros.***

Readers LOVE The Falconer Series:

''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of the final book of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!

Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Rise from the ashes. Rewrite fate. End the war.The dead don''t stay buried. Not when ancient magic is involved.Aileana Kameron claws free from her grave to find the world unraveling.Tick tock. The clock''s winding down.Only one relic can hold back the tide of destruction, a book hidden deep in hostile fae territory. Guarded by the Morrigan, the oldest, deadliest creature in existence.Aileana has one chance to save humanity and the fae she loves: Kiaran MacKay, once her consort, now a king damned to insatiable hunger. As they fight their way through a dangerous realm, their bond will be pushed to the breaking point.This is no fairytale quest. It''s life or death, with the fate of their worlds in the balance. If they fail, it''s over.Their lives. The realms.Everything.***

Readers LOVE The Falconer:

''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*

Rediscover the magic of the final book of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!

Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away***Rise from the ashes. Rewrite fate. End the war.The dead don''t stay buried. Not when ancient magic is involved.Aileana Kameron claws free from her grave to find the world unraveling.Tick tock. The clock''s winding down.Only one relic can hold back the tide of destruction, a book hidden deep in hostile fae territory. Guarded by the Morrigan, the oldest, deadliest creature in existence.Aileana has one chance to save humanity and the fae she loves: Kiaran MacKay, once her consort, now a king damned to insatiable hunger. As they fight their way through a dangerous realm, their bond will be pushed to the breaking point.This is no fairytale quest. It''s life or death, with the fate of their worlds in the balance. If they fail, it''s over.Their lives. The realms.Everything.***

Readers LOVE The Falconer:

''I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*''This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee'' Goodreads reviewer, 5*