Rebecca F Kenney

When her father surrenders to an invading kingdom, Amarylla doesn't realize she's part of the treaty until it's too late. Drugged to prevent resistance, she's swept away to the dark, tortured kingdom of Terelaus, where she is forced to marry the Fiend Prince. When Amarylla holds a dagger to his throat on their wedding night, she and the Prince come to a tenuous arrangement of their own. But he may not be the greatest danger lurking in the Cursed Palace.

A Dark Rulers Romance

Bride to the Fiend Prince

Veronica wants nothing more than to find her brother, who sailed away years ago. But when Veronica's ship is captured by pirates, she's determined to save her own skin, while keeping her magic and her gender a secret. Disguised as male, she finagles a spot as a cabin boy aboard the buccaneers' vessel--which is bound for Ravensbeck, a stronghold where the Pirate King holds sway. He may have the answers Veronica seeks--but getting those answers could cost her more than she's willing to pay. [Trigger warnings: violence, reference to a past abusive relationship, murder, threat of rape, forced tattoo, brief mention of childhood sexual abuse]

A Pirate Romance (Standalone)

Captive of the Pirate King

A young healer with water powers is conscripted to serve in the Capital during the "Calling of the Favored," a competition during which the King will choose his bride. Her sympathies-and her friends-are with the Undoing, a band of anarchists intent on overthrowing the monarchy. When she meets the fire-wielding Ash King, all she can think about is removing him from power, by any means necessary. This enemies-to-lovers, hate-to-love romance is basically The Hunger Games (Collins) crossed with The Selection (Cass). Fans of C.N. Crawford, Sarah J. Maas, and Jennifer L. Armentrout will enjoy this book! [TW: violence, torture, brutal contests and battles, death by fire, threat of ra-pe, monsters, pregnancy of a side character]

A Dark Rulers Romance--Standalone

Healer to the Ash King

Finley Mars didn't handle the zombie apocalypse well. When her former life as an elementary school teacher was wiped away, she lost her purpose, her passion, and any hope of a safe, stable life. After a series of mistakes lands her in the Blue City slave markets, she finds herself living at Deathcastle, a fortress on the boundary between the Hordelands and the Safe Zone. She's a slave now-little more than a blood bag for Atlan, one of the vampire warriors who defends Blue City against the constant onslaught of the hordes. Since he became a vampire, Atlan Echo hasn't felt desire for any woman. But his tentative friendship with Finley begins to waken something in him-not only his long-dormant passion, but the ache to be known for the monster he is, and loved in spite of it.

The Vampires Will Save You

With their inheritance restricted until their marriage, sisters Clara and Louisa, both in their twenties, must live with their godfather Drosselmeyer. One night, an accident brings to life one of the strange wooden dolls in Drosselmeyer's mansion. The Nutcracker doll is a cursed Fae prince, and he pleads for the sisters' help. During the ensuing journey into the Fae realm, Clara encounters the handsome Sugarplum Faerie, and he promises her the chance to enact all the forbidden. fantasies she has dreamed of. Meanwhile Louisa and the Nutcracker Prince battle and bicker over everything, despite the growing attraction between them. And to make matters worse, the entire Seelie kingdom is under threat of conquest by the Rat King, ruler of the Dread Court. This is a spicy, adult, fantasy romance retelling of "The Nutcracker" fairytale. (TW/CW: family death, vio-lence, go-re, monsters, blo-od, se-x-ual threat, light bond-age, light C-NC, primal play)

A Nutcracker Romance Retelling

A Court of Sugar and Spice

When Ixiana is kidnapped from her family's fortress by a brutal warlord, she fears physical harm of the worst kind. But the warlord is after a ransom, something to change the fate of his people. Ixiana is simply a means to an end--an annoying captive whose weakness frustrates him. When he starts teaching her to fight, it's painful for both of them--until their mutual anger and frustration ignites a new kind of fire. This adult romance has mild-to-medium heat and spice, with dark themes. TW: Doubtful consent (kissing, touching) and sexual threat, violence, mention of ra-pe, captor-captive romance, monsters, racial/social injustice and oppression.

A Dark Rulers Romance (Standalone)

Prize of the Warlord

When Averil saves a young man from a shipwreck, she thinks she feels the Soul Echo--the sign that the young human male is her one true mate. And the malevolent Sea Witch is all too happy to offer a deal that could make all her dreams come true. He wants her to win the prince's heart--even coaches her in the art of seduction. But what is the real price of the Sea Witch's help? Why is he more brutally beautiful--and charming--than Averil expected? Perfect for readers who simp for the villain and who enjoy dark, deliciously spicy retellings of beloved fairytales, reminiscent of the original but unique enough to keep it interesting! Trigger warnings and content warnings can be found on the author's website or in the front matter of the book.

A Little Mermaid Retelling

The Sea Witch

When I'm separated from the other members of my Antarctic expedition, I meet a strange, pale, beautiful man who saves me from freezing to death. He says he's the actual Jack Frost, and he's pretty much an ice god, which totally screws with my scientific worldview. I'm all too happy to leave his fine frosty ass at the South Pole and head back to the States where things are messy but not magical. Too bad the charming ice god follows me home. Guess he likes me, or he's magically attracted to me or something? Jack is the last thing I need now, right when I'm starting a new job; but I can't help being curious about his powers and his ongoing war with the fire goddess Auxesia. Too bad my association with Jack puts us both in more danger.

An Immortal Warriors Romance

Jack Frost

THE GARGOYLE PRINCE is a steamy romance set in alternate-history steampunk France during a magical civil war. When Noémie, Third Princess of Normandy, is forced to accept a gargoyle as her bodyguard, she is determined to hate him. But a series of assassination attempts brings the pair closer together, and she begins to realize that there is much more to her bodyguard than stone and bat-wings and magic. Together, Noémie and Gideon begin to process the grief and loss that each of them has endured. Slowly they unravel the mystery of his origins and uncover secrets that could affect the outcome of the war. This romance is told in dual point-of-view and includes an HEA ending, along with some favorite tropes and scenarios.

The Gargoyle Prince

Following her departure from Faerie, Alice tries to adjust to the rhythm of her old life. But confusing emotions draw her into a new venture with Dorothy, a girl from a neighboring farm. When the pair are transported to a whole new part of Faerie, Alice encounters former acquaintances who, like her, haven't moved past what transpired in the Unseelie kingdom. With a new, powerful enemy fixating on Dorothy, and with trauma evolving into trust, Alice must decide if she can afford to risk her heart... again. Full list of trigger/content warnings can be found in the front of the book and on the author's website.

An Oz Retelling

A City of Emeralds and Envy

For readers of S.J. Maas, Laura Thalassa, and Jennifer L. Armentrout. Interior design student Grace and twelve other humans are forcibly recruited to participate in a contest, redecorating various rooms in Hell--which haven't been redone since ancient or medieval times. The winner gets a lucrative contract, a few extra decades of youth, and one soul reclaimed from The Pit. With sexy demons Razenath and Apollyon distracting Grace from her goals, can she avoid being eliminated after each round? TW: doubtful consent related to kissing, touch; some physical harm/abuse; reference to family murder/suicide; gore, horror, demons, monsters; torture; child neglect; cannibalism

A Demon Romance

Interior Design for Demons

Angelique is on her way to marry the evil Lord Ysengrim when a handsome silver-eyed man leaps into her carriage and proposes a trick that could set her free. Once she makes a deal with the trickster Reynard, Angelique realizes that the world is full of magic, monsters, and temptations beyond the quiet rural life she knew. For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout, this romantic adventure blends the French legend of Reynard the Fox with elements of Celtic folklore. Medium-heat romantic scenes, Happy-for-Now ending. You can stop at the HFN, or read the epilogue which might make you cry. Fair warning.: ) TW: violence, abuse, monsters, murder, brief mention of off-screen rape, sexual threat

A Reynard the Fox Retelling

Lair of Thieves and Foxes

A spicy, Fae Sleeping Beauty retelling with a male version of Maleficent, a dying realm, and intriguing twists on the old tale. When Malec, the Void King, attacks Princess Dawn's carriage, her Fae bodyguard Aura switches places with her. Glamoured as a human, Aura must fool Malec into thinking she's the Princess he cursed 25 years ago. Relentless and powerful, but with a vulnerable side he hides from others, Malec begins to crave Aura's respect as much as he craves her body. Trigger warnings and content warnings can be found on the author's website or in the front matter of the book.

A Sleeping Beauty Retelling

The Maleficent Faerie

Just as Clara and her sister are settling into their new life, Drosselmeyer sends a desperate message to the Seelie Court. With Lir and Louisa occupied elsewhere, Clara and Finias (the Sugarplum Faerie) have no choice but to respond and forge deep into Unseelie Territory, where a cruel Queen, known as the Eater of Hearts, has taken the throne. As they infiltrate the Court of Dread, Finias and Clara are forced to keep their relationship a secret. Meanwhile, the ravenous victims of the Queen, called the Heartless, turn the Unseelie kingdom into a far more dangerous place than usual. Brimming with drama, horror, and spice, this sequel to "A Court of Sugar and Spice" brings back Clara and Finias, while introducing new characters like the fiendishly hot Cheshire Cat, the enigmatic Rabbit, the terrifying Queen, and more. TW/CW: murder, gore, violence, light bond-age, primal play, public activities, se-x-ual threat, reference to past se-x-ual abuse, medical play, size play, can-ni-bal-ism, drug use.

A Wonderland Retelling

A Court of Hearts and Hunger

In a power play against her older sister, fierce princess Ruelle (who likes torture a little too much) lays claim to the young enemy Captain her father has taken prisoner. The captive will be Ruelle's first pleasure thrall, and she plans to flaunt her ownership of him at Summerglee, a debauched retreat for the young nobility of the kingdom. But the handsome prisoner has his own plans. TW/CW: se-x-ual slavery, BD-SM, dom/sub behavioral conditioning, murder, drug and alcohol use, mention of ra- pe, tor-ture, violence, gore, knife play, blood, child ab-use, se-x-ual abuse, familial ab-use and conflict SPOILER WARNING: This book contains spoilers for "Captive of the Pirate King," book 2 in the "Dark Rulers" series.

(Standalone)

Pawn of the Cruel Princess

(This is the Extended Edition, with full intimate scenes between the characters. For the fade-to-black, closed-door version, try the regular edition of "The Demons in the Deep.") Mai sets sail with her cousin Kestra and Captain Flay on the Wind's Favor, but her excitement about seeing new lands is tinged with sadness. When the Wind's Favor makes port at the town governed by Flay's cruel father, Flay is forced to enter a competition against the other captains in his father's fleet. If Flay does not score a top place in the contest, he will lose his ship and be forced to crew aboard one of his father's slaving vessels. When an old friend returns, Mai realizes her joy at his reappearance is tied to other emotions--things she has never felt for anyone before. But the ongoing competition puts Rake in danger, and risks Mai's goal of learning more about the mermaids' transformative technology. TW: Slavery of fantasy characters and creatures, sexual threat, mermaids eating humans, violence, abuse, PTSD, ableist & fatphobic language from villains

Extended Edition: with Bonus Scenes

The Demons in the Deep

Discover the secrets of the Felwitch of Embry Hollow... The mystery of the scarlet-cloaked man in the forest... The true nature of the match girl... And an ancient tale of love between human and Fae... These four tales, inspired by Celtic and Germanic myths, are perfect for holiday evenings snuggled under blankets with a cup of hot cocoa. (These stories are not direct retellings but are rather inspired by various myths and monsters.)

An Anthology of Four Celtic & Germanic Tales

Matches & Mistletoe

Katrina Van Tassel. Katrina the flirt, the coquette, the tease-so called by the Sleepy Hollow villagers because she hasn't given her hand to one of her eager suitors. Everyone expects her to choose the muscled, handsome Brom over lean, studious Ichabod-but Katrina has objections to both of them. One autumn night, a harvest party at the Van Tassel house ends in a violent confrontation, and Katrina comes face to face with the most horrifying myth ever to haunt Sleepy Hollow-the Headless Horseman himself. Taken prisoner by the Horseman, Katrina is forced to confront her own prejudices and expectations as she discovers a deeper world of intrigue and magic. This dark romantic novella is perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Laura Thalassa, and Bec McMaster. (Medium heat, adult content.) The book is inspired by and based upon Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," first published in 1820. However, the story has been entirely rebuilt and re-imagined. I have made an effort to be historically accurate wherever possible, but the storytelling and the romance take precedence over the accuracy of historical detail and dialogue. The book is also not intended to perfectly replicate the topography of the actual village of Sleepy Hollow in Mount Pleasant, New York.

The Horseman of Sleepy Hollow

For fans of Laini Taylor, Susan Ee, and Stephanie Garber. Angel romance, forbidden romance, bodyguard romance, sunshine and grump, mild to moderate steamy scenes. Newly graduated from the Training Tower, Idra expects to be assigned to perimeter watch or a city guard position. Instead, she's given the dubious post of bodyguard to Galen, a human inventor indentured to one of the Sky-born lords. Galen is as irritable as he is brilliant, and he's working on a secret project, something that could correct the power imbalance between the Sky-born and the humans. As Idra spends time with Galen, her sympathy for the oppressed humans deepens, and she uncovers a terrible secret-one that the charismatic Sky-born ruler would kill to protect. Defending Galen from talent poachers and spies is dangerous enough; falling in love with him is forbidden. And helping him overthrow Sky-born supremacy could mean death for them both. (New Adult, standalone novel in the Savage Seas universe)

A Savage Seas Universe Novel

These Wretched Wings

This collection contains all three Secrets of the Fae novels, along with a prequel short story, a sequel short story, and a horror short story set in the same Fae world. The Korrigan series is perfect for YA or adult fans of Holly Black's "The Cruel Prince" or Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns & Roses."A girl at night, a caged monster during the day. Aislinn has lived in darkness as long as she can remember. She is Korrigan-and only by Life-Stealing can she keep her human shape from dawn to dusk. When she finally steps into the sunlight, the first person she sees is Zane. He's everything she wants-handsome, sweet, and normal. But an encounter with the Far Darrig, the malevolent trickster of Old Irish myth, changes Aislinn's future. He opens a new realm of possibilities that are anything but normal-and with them, brings dreams and desires as dangerous as he is. Above all, Aislinn craves choice-the right to decide her own path. But what if gaining power for herself means giving up something much more precious?

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