"His throne was stolen from him.
The Bandit Queen will help reclaim it—
With the condition that he wed her.
Elspeth has performed her greatest heist yet: stealing the Sacred Prince from the capital just as a release of dark magic turned its citizens against him. That was the easy part. Now she has to safely deliver the reluctant refugee across the province to her camp where he believes the Bandit King will bargain with his army to help Otello reclaim his stolen throne. Except, she is the Bandit King, and that bargain is a marriage arrangement.
Otello's life was turned upside-down in a single moment. Now he's forced to ally himself with the woman who betrayed him with a kiss if he wants to survive, let alone have a chance at seizing back the seat of his empire from the necromancer who wants his blood. As does everything else, it seems, from vampires to gysts. All that is, except the one the magic in his veins has imprinted on, the right hand of the Bandit King who he knows better than to trust with anything, let alone his heart.
He is prophesied to save the Empire. She is destined to destroy him."
"She flew too close to the sun.
Now he’s claimed her for his bride.
But can he woo her before she flies away forever?
Raised among the secrets and shadows of Crete, Icarus finds escape soaring through the sky with her finest invention, a pair of wings. But when she flies too close to the sun, Apollo finally sees the woman who has haunted his visions for a year. The woman he is certain is meant for him.
She wants freedom. He wants her . . .
So, Apollo demands Icarus as his sacrificial bride, to be given to him on the Summer Solstice. But he doesn’t dare trust his destiny to the Fates. Apollo disguises himself as a mortal to woo his promised bride. The only way he can get close to her, however, is to help her as she prepares to escape Crete— and her unwanted bridegroom.
Falling in love just might mean crashing and burning . . .
Apollo will do whatever it takes to convince Icarus to choose a future with him. But she might not have a future to give. A new prophecy haunts him: Icarus will fall, but not in love. And mortals are such delicate creatures.
They were always meant to be a tragedy. But maybe that was only the beginning . . .
He falls first.
She literally falls."
"He's a werewolf out for revenge.
She's the daughter of his mortal enemy.
They have to work together to survive being marooned.
Konrad has always lived his life by the book, but now he's out for vengeance. Unfortunately, that means abducting the daughter of his enemy. Even more unfortunate, that woman is the most infuriating creature he's ever crossed paths with. Who kisses someone during their first encounter anyway?
Valda has always lived a sheltered life, but now she's out to prove herself. Unfortunately, she doesn't get very far before she finds herself trapped on a pirate ship against her will along with a grouchy werewolf and his adopted daughter. Who abducts someone on their first outing anyway?
When what should have been a straightforward ransom goes wrong, Konrad and Valda have to rely on each other to survive. If only that didn't mean they had to stay so close. It would hardly be proper for Konrad to fall for the woman he dragged into this mess, no matter how much she bats her eyes. Especially since Valda has her own secrets to hide, far darker than anything her villain could ever imagine...
Of Seas and Tides is a multi-author series of romantic fantasy novellas designed to be read independently. Each standalone features a villain who gets their happily ever after in a swoony, swashbuckling romance."
"Can one find hope after their happily ever after is stolen?
Nadja's happily ever after seems just within reach when her childhood sweetheart proposes. But when her brothers are transformed into swans by their new stepmother, she has to put her life on hold. In order to break the curse, Nadja must sew a shirt made of thistles for each brother. And if she says a single word before she is finished, her brothers will remain swans forever.
Maxmillian returned from the Crusades with one goal in mind, to wed the girl he left behind so long ago. The last place he expects to find her, though, is wandering around his woods, refusing to say a word. Marriage is the only option for him to keep her in his castle and away from the family she fears to return to. But that might not be enough when his own people begin whispering about a witch on the loose and Nadja becomes the chief suspect.
“An Enduring Hope,” a retelling of Wild Swans, is a standalone novella, complete with tropes like friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, and he falls first. It is part of the “Hope Ever After” series, a collection of twenty hopeful and uplifting fairy tale retellings. Each book is written by a different author so it can be enjoyed in any order. The proceeds from this series are donated to the O.U.R. (Operation Underground Railroad) to rescue children from exploitation and trafficking."
"Sparks fly as a female Robin Hood collides with a too-noble King Arthur in the first installment of this no-spice trilogy! Narrated as a duet by Mari Bee and Jon Brattin.
She's a noblewoman turned thief.
He's the Sacred Prince she needs to save—
If he doesn't drive her to kill him herself.
When Elspeth loses everything in one night for the crime of being born an elf, she wants vengeance. Forced to resort to banditry in order to survive, her forest becomes a safe haven for others dismissed by the Empire. But becoming the Bandit Queen isn't enough to compensate for the castle she lost; only the royal palace will do. To become the Empress, though, she first needs to save the Sacred Prince.
After a devastating decree, Prince Otello intends to put his empire to rights and make restitution. If that means taking on a false name to better investigate the crimes committed against the elves, so be it. Perhaps he can even locate the noblewoman who plagues his dreams like a lost memory. The last thing he anticipates, though, is the vexing maiden on the wrong side of the law — and his own growing desire to rescue her from the clutches of the Bandit King.
A prophecy of destruction tore them apart. Now a vision of doom will unite them.
If you enjoy fated love, enemies to lovers, and antagonistic marriages of convenience, stay tuned for all three books in this epic, no spice romantic fantasy with a touch of comedy. The fate of an empire will be shaped by two stubborn lovers. It's perfect for fans of Shari L. Tapscott, Alisha Klapheke, and Elise Kova.
Survive the Empire.
Save the Prince.
Steal the Throne."
