In a realm of dark enchantment, where curses linger, beasts prowl, and winter’s shadow threatens to consume the land, beauty is the most dangerous power of all...MaisieLegends say the quest for beauty can turn men into monsters and monsters into heroes. When I dare to pluck a magic rose from the Fairy Queen’s cursed woods, I unwittingly set an ancient prophecy into motion - one that aims the Fairy Queen’s deadly wrath at me and binds my fate to two powerful men.One is the brooding Prince of the Mortal Realm, bound by duty and a past that haunts him. The other is his twin brother, the High King of the Mortal Realm, the handsome young ruler who lingers in the darkness between desire and destruction. Both are loyal to the other, joined by the bond of twins. Both are drawn to me and the magical beauty the rose has bestowed on me. And both will fight to claim me - one for the salvation of the realm, the other for its ruin.But I am no pawn. If beauty is a weapon, then I will learn to wield it. If power is a curse, then I will break it. I did not fight my way out of the dark woods just to let darkness destroy me and the world I love.Trapped in a battle of light and shadow, love and betrayal, I must uncover the truth hidden in the heart of the prophecy before winter devours the world. And before I lose myself to the darkness whispering my name…

All that stands between evil and victory, is a weapon forged out of darkness.Within the depths of the Mountain of Souls, orphans are raised to be remorseless assassins. Abandoned by a society ravaged by endless war and greed, hundreds die during selection so that a determined few, honed by training and enchantment, can ascend to join The Chosen.Malina is one of those orphans.Cursed with yellow eyes and deathly pale skin, she is neither popular nor strong and appears certain to die on her first day, broken and forgotten like so many before her.Fate, however, has other, far more reaching plans for Malina than a quick death.The prophesied return of The Once and Future King is imminent, The Chosen are pivotal to securing his ascension, and no destinies have ever been more intricately entwined.Yet what happens if the path laid out before Malina is not the one she decides to take?Read on, and you'll discover this is more than just Malina's and The Chosen’s tale … it's the revelation of an astonishing plan spanning millennia, in which myths from the past influence the present to determine the future.-----Gripping, heart-wrenching, and full of suspense, The Chosen’s story of courage, resilience, and the power of choice in the face of destiny will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading it.Extracts of what readers are saying:????? 'Beautifully written and a world expertly crafted. Well worth the read for any fantasy lovers and food for thought for the enthusiasts of delving deep into the human psyche.'????? A compelling read that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It has all the ingredients of an exceptional fantasy, engaging and believable characters, excellent pacing, an abundance of twists, and all wrapped up in a dark, consequence-laden world.????? The pace never stops for one second! The characters are so incredible, a mix of good and bad, but so well written and believable, and built up slowly from the first book, leading you through the story with such skill. The hopelessness at times is painful, but the ending and last few chapters are mind-blowing.????? ‘The story is action-packed and moves at a great pace, and all the characters in it are uniquely distinct and interesting. There are some dark moments in the book, and throughout, it carries a sinister undertone, like death wrapped in Christmas paper.’????? ‘From the best opening ever to the nail-bitingly brilliant ending. Clear your diary. Full of characters who will live on and be missed.’

From multi-award-winning author J.E. Reed comes a breathtaking new series full of love and survival.With over 6,000 five-star reviews across Amazon and Goodreads, this nearly complete fae fantasy romance series is a must-read for fans of epic fae worlds and forbidden love.A queen in hiding. Two countries at war.When eighteen-year-old Arianna is stolen from her family and sold into slavery, she spends months disguised as a half-breed Fae struggling against the devastations of a decade-long war. But she never expected to find herself at the mercy of her country's greatest enemy.General Rion is ruthless and commanding. He relishes in his reputation as The Demon-a vile creature incapable of love or compassion. With a secret no one can know, Arianna strives to placate him while plotting her escape, but sometimes fate has other plans and rumors can't always be trusted.She'll have to make a choice. Kill the most feared male on the continent or stay and let a forbidden bond take root. But what will happen when he discovers her secret?Trigger Warnings: War, Violence, Slavery, Torture, Death, Blood, Starvation, Kidnapping, Injury, SA (no on page descriptions only mentioned), Loss of a ParentA #1 Amazon Category Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy ebooks!Number 1 New Release in 3 Categories!#1 Teen & Young Adult Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Romance ebooks#1 Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy#1 Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Romance

Where he walks, death follows.He was once known as Prince Bernard, ruler of his people and the man who led them in the Fey War against creatures out of myth and legend, beings out of nightmare. A man renowned for his strength, a man feared by his own people as much as his enemies. But there are other names for him, too. Kingslayer. Oathbreaker. Traitor. The Crimson Prince.And they are all true.Now, he is simply Cutter, a man who arrived at the village of Brighton, a small place on the outskirts of the Known Lands, where men and women brave the harsh temperatures and freezing winds to survive. A man who brought with him a past full of regrets and an infant child, one he swore to protect.For fifteen years, he watched over the child, hidden away in the desolate wilderness. But a man cannot run from his past—not forever. Sooner or later, it catches him. Always, it catches him.Death comes to Brighton, led by a brother he betrayed and the troops of a kingdom he betrayed. Death comes to Brighton—and it is he who brought it.With an entire kingdom against him, with the Fey stirring restlessly in the Black wood, eager for revenge, a lone warrior, once a prince, will be forced to take up his axe once more to protect the youth. To keep his promise.It is heavy that axe, that promise, but he carries it, as he must. It is the price of his sins.It is a warrior’s burden.A Warrior's Burden is the first book in Saga of the Known Lands, a new series by bestselling author Jacob Peppers. It is a grimdark epic fantasy tale of creatures out of myth and legend, magic, battles, and warriors pitted against each other in a deadly struggle to survive. Are you looking for an action-filled character-driven fantasy? Then come and take your first steps into the Known Lands...