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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first book in Laurell K. Hamilton's spicy dark romantasy series about paranormal private investigator and fae princess Meredith Gentry - forced to fight for her right to rule the Seelie Court - a world that is a dangerous as it is beautiful, ruled by the dark passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . . . or demons. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and A Court This Lovely and Cruel . . . 'One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field' Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood) 'I've never read a writer with a more fertile imagination' Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of Outlander Merry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles where she works as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime. But now her loathed aunt - the Queen of Air and Darkness - has sent an assassin to bring Merry back to court - whether she likes it or not. For Merry is to be a pawn in the Queen's ruthless plans for the succession. The task that awaits her doesn't seem so onerous: to enjoy the company of the faerie world's most beautiful immortal men. Her reward is the crown - and to stay alive. The penalty for failure: death . . . A page-turning steamy read packed with supernatural intrigue, A Kiss of Shadows is a gripping blend of fae fantasy, paranormal romance, mystery and political scheming from the author of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter. Readers LOVE the Merry Gentry series! ' T he spice is OFF THE CHARTS!! ' ? ? ? ? ? 'I have a new favourite urban fantasy series!' ? ? ? ? ? 'I am absolutely obsessed !' ? ? ? ? ? ' Deliciously dark and sexy ' ? ? ? ? ? 'Mystery, romance, and assassination attempts. What more could you want ?' ? ? ? ? ? 'Kept me hooked' ? ? ? ? ? 'Merry's story is so good !!! I didn't want to put it down, there is romance, action, seduction, crazed power and so much more !!!' ? ? ? ? ? 'Tons of saucy faerie fun !' ? ? ? ? ?

From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir's fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sue Lynn Tan, and Jennifer L Armentrout. A court of revelry. A bookish heir. An impending marriage. And a dark new power rising in the world... If allowed, Neelo Emberspear would never leave the library. Reluctant to take the throne despite their mother's faltering health, the neurodivergent bookworm craves escape from their arranged marriage to charming fae warrior Talhan Catullus. But they know their duty can be put off no longer when their mother, the drug-addled queen, disastrously lights the castle on fire. Fighting to save their mother's life and keep her on the throne, Neelo is astonished when bonding over the written word brings them closer than ever to their cavalier, soon-to-be husband. But the non-binary heir's growing affections may be cut short with witch uprisings threatening to topple the entire continent. Can Neelo claim both love and dominion before their court is reduced to ash?

Coming soon ... return to Prythian with TWO new books in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order A Court of Splintered Harmony for 27th October 26, and A Court of Forgotten Melody for 12th January 27. The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million and #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism - The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy - Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight - Guardian Escapism in its purest form - Independent ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and d iscover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames A Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten Melody ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again'

The seductive #1 global bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people. As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin. While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future-and the future of a world in turmoil. Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her dazzling, sexy, action-packed series to new heights. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames

The seductive #1 global bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people. As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin. While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future-and the future of a world in turmoil. Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her dazzling, sexy, action-packed series to new heights. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames

A bastard prince A fiery beauty A star-crossed love that will bleed through the realms... For over thirty years, the city of Seboia has barricaded itself against the Gods Cursed kingdom of Brecca and their monstrous creations. Now, the Soulless' numbers are swelling and their attacks are rising in frequency - an ominous prelude for the darkness sure to come. Captain of the Guard, Darius, must remain focused in his duty to protect his kingdom. But when a group of foreigners arrive in Seboia, their alluring leader becomes an unwanted distraction. A scarred beauty with a sharp mind and even sharper tongue, Lena rouses an all-consuming hunger within the Fire Immortal. A hunger he fears only she can satisfy. Lena has traveled to Seboia for one purpose and one purpose alone. But when she discovers the Gods' influence rooted within the very souls of its people, and meets the surly Captain who awakens long suppressed needs, she finds herself helplessly veering away from her sacred path. As their enemies close in, Lena and Darius are thrown together by forces outside their control. And unless they can find a way to trust each other - and tame the desire scorching through their veins - their passion will set the kingdom ablaze in blood and flames. Featuring a fierce heroine, an alpha immortal, and a quirky cast of fae and shifters, To Bleed A Kingdom is the first book in an addictively sexy, action packed, dark fantasy series. Authors Note: Although To Bleed A Kingdom is humorous, fun, and a bit quirky, it also contains dark and violent elements that may be difficult for some. For CWs, please reference the author's website.

Coming soon ... return to Prythian with TWO new books in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order A Court of Splintered Harmony for 27th October 26, and A Court of Forgotten Melody for 12th January 27. The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million and #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism - The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy - Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight - Guardian Escapism in its purest form - Independent ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and d iscover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames A Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten Melody ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again'

Immortality has a way of changing fate.The choice is simple: go with him or die.From bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow, King of the Unblessed is a darkly spellbinding and super steamy fae romantasy, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses.Merrick, dark elfin King of Valdis, had once been heir to all that was good – happiness and pleasure, his domain. Now, trapped as the ruler of mischief, king of necessary evil, he stands on a precipice of choice. On one side, his estranged brother, now ruler of what should have been Merrick's, and on the other, King Lucien of the Damned. Both would sway him. Damnation is winning.Lady Juliana of Bellemare is from a human family, protected by the Blessed, coveted by the Damned. Betrothed to an old friend of her father's, Juliana is resigned to living out her days close to her childhood home, longing for an adventure but never dreaming she'd get what she wished for. When her fiancé is murdered, and the children of Bellemare are stolen, Juliana is sent on a quest in a strange realm where appearances are deceiving.Merrick brings more adventure and passion than any woman could want. Can Juliana withstand the temptations of the Unblessed king? The spell she weaves over him is more than he can resist and desperate to be the one to rule her, Merrick offers her a choice: either come with him until he tires of her . . . or die.King of the Unblessed is the first book in the Realm Immortal trilogy, which continues with Faery Queen and Stone Queen.

Millones de lectores, miles de reseñas y una comunidad en redes sociales que no deja de crecer, de Sarah J. Maas, autora superventas del New York Times y USA Today. Un cuento de hadas oscuro y adictivo que dio inicio a la saga más leída del romantasy. Quitó una vida. Ahora tiene que pagar con su propio corazón. Cuando la cazadora de diecinueve años, Feyre , mata a un lobo en el bosque, una criatura bestial irrumpe en su casa para exigir una retribución. Trasladada a una tierra mágica y engañosa que solo conoce a través de leyendas, Feyre descubre que su captor no es un animal, sino Tamlin: una criatura inmortal y letal que alguna vez reinó en su mundo. Mientras Feyre vive en su castillo, lo que siente por Tamlin cambia de una hostilidad helada a una pasión ardiente y feroz , a pesar de todas las mentiras y advertencias a las que queda expuesta en ese mundo fantástico, bello y peligroso. No obstante, una vil sombra ancestral sobre la tierra de los inmortales crece día a día, y Feyre debe encontrar la forma de detenerla... o condenar a Tamlin -y a su mundo- para siempre. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Millions of readers, thousands of reviews, and a growing social media community, by Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of the New York Times and USA Today. A dark and addictive fairy tale that launched the most widely read romantasy saga. A seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read. When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever.

Hidden pasts, a fae realm on the brink of destruction, and passions born of hatred converge in blockbuster author Sophia St. Germain’s brand-new, dark dystopian, fated-mates, enemies-to-lovers romantasy series for readers of Carissa Broadbent, Alex Aster, and Danielle L. Jensen. *DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with full-color illustrated hardcover case, premium dust jacket with foil effects, full-color folded map insert, illustrated chapter headers, and stenciled edges!* He wants her head. She’ll settle for his soul. Once Jordeina was a beautiful island, and Azaleah Oakgards its crown princess. Since the coup and her family’s murders, she’s a fugitive cursed to bring disaster in her wake. Firestorms rage, plants wither, rivers run dry, and only her death can stop the world from burning until nothing but ash remains. Without a soul to anchor her, Azaleah has clawed her way to survival for centuries, and now, finally, she can reclaim it before the end of the world leaves her locked in a prison between realms. She’ll change her face, shift her scent, and trick the usurper king into claiming her as his mate. At his side, Azaleah will not only break his soul but his spirit, unmaking the Ruin King until only the hollow husk of a man remains. Marlow Swarzwolds is a tyrant, a killer, and a brute, but no fool. He knows his entrancing mate’s compliments and obedience are lies. Only when he baits her does she show the ruthlessness that ignites him. But what she’s hiding—and why—is just one more answer he can’t afford to chase as Jordeina collapses and the soul he’s tied to their dying lands perishes with it. How do you break the soul of a man who’s seen everything? Can Azaleah find a way to hide that her own is missing? And what happens when the collision of two royals burns hotter than the scorching world they’re trying to survive in?

HE WANTS HER HEAD. SHE'LL SETTLE FOR HIS SOUL. Hidden pasts, a fae realm on the brink of destruction, and passions born of hatred converge in blockbuster author Sophia St. Germain's brand-new, dark dystopian, fated-mates, enemies-to-lovers romantasy series for readers of Carissa Broadbent, Alex Aster, and Danielle L. Jensen. 'Immersive worldbuilding, thrilling action, and a slow burn romance filled with scintillating tension . . . To The Rotting End is a can't-miss for romantasy lovers' A.K. MULFORD __________________________ 'The Swarzwolds. They did this. You can save our souls if you break theirs.' Crown princess Azaleah Oakgard 's beloved home, Jordeina, was once a beautiful island. But after a brutal coup destroyed her entire family, Azaleah is on the run, leaving disaster in her wake. Azaleah has spent centuries fighting to survive, and now she finally has a chance to reclaim her soul before it's too late. She'll have to change her face, shift her scent, and trick Jordeina's usurper king into claiming her as his mate. And then she'll break his spirit, until only the hollow husk of a man remains. Marlow Swarzwolds is a tyrant, a killer, and a brute, but he's no fool. He knows Azaleah's compliments and obedience are just for show, hiding a ruthlessness that enchants him. But as Jordeina collapses, and the soul he has tied to their dying lands perishes with it, he's running out of time to discover what she's really hiding - and why. As these two collide, their connection soon burns hotter than the scorching world they're trying to save. And faced with a race against time, Azaleah must choose between reclaiming her own soul . . . or destroying Marlow's. Readers can't get enough of Sophia St. Germain! 'The worlds that Sophia creates never cease to amaze me' 5 reader review 'Sophia is an amazingly talented writer' 5 reader review 'Sophia, you mended my shattered heart only to rip it out and hurl it straight into the sun. HOW COULD YOU?!' 5 reader review 'Definitely in my all-time top 5 - infinity stars read without a doubt' 5 reader review