Beauty and the Beast meets The Phantom of the Opera in this Bridgerton-esque fantasy of manners with strong gothic vibes and magic."Music says things words never can. I love you. I miss you. I’m sorry I killed you."Every night, Ceridwen Kinsley plays music on her rooftop for the spirit of her dead mother. Until one night, she's attacked by something not quite human, bringing her to the attention of Lord Protector Drystan Winterbourne.Charged with protecting the backwater city of Teneboure by the king, Drystan is failing at his task, and he can’t afford another slip up. But when fate and the very monster he means to conquer bring Ceridwen to his notice, he seizes the opportunity and presents her with an offer: play music for him at his manor in exchange for the money her impoverished family desperately needs. Music eases the strain of his magic, and who better to hire than the woman whose tunes he secretly listens to at night?At first, Ceridwen is put off by Drystan’s unkempt appearance and harsh demeanor, not to mention the odd ailment that plagues him. But as he embraces her passion for music and she draws the recluse out of his lonely tower, the two develop an unlikely attachment. Class lines begin to blur as fearful indifference shifts to unexpected desire.However, the monster prowling the night isn’t their only enemy, and as terrible secrets come to light, even true love may not be enough to save them.This retelling of Beauty and the Beast incorporates themes and motifs from Phantom of the Opera, and is set in a Bridgerton-esque world but with magic and strong gothic vibes. It should appeal to fans of romantic and atmospheric retellings and fairy tales by authors such as Hannah Whitten, Tessonja Odette, and Stephanie Garber.This story is complete and does NOT end on a cliffhanger.Book 2 follows two supporting characters toward their happily ever after.

When 17-year-old Imorean Frayneson receives a scholarship to Gracepointe University in Norway, he’s a bit surprised: he doesn't even remember applying.

When he arrives, he notices odd things: gates that lock at night, staff that refuse to give straight answers and most disturbing of all, a spectral creature that seems to be haunting him.

Before long, Imorean finds himself caught up in a sinister plan – one created seventeen years ago – that threatens to destroy the life he knew and expose the secret truth of who he really is.

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