"THE SELECTION meets TWILIGHT in this dazzling vampire romance!""Without a doubt my favorite series ever!" - Amazon ReviewerWho's the fairest of them all?Young women from every settlement in the land are being handpicked to enter The Pageant, a contest reminiscent of Miss Universe from the old days. Gwyneth West's social-climbing mother wants her to compete, but Gwyn isn't so sure...The Pageant is government-sponsored. If you're lucky enough to be chosen, participation is mandatory. Aggressive competition is allowed, even encouraged.And then there's the prize...Dallas Black, otherwise known as The Dark Prince, will propose to the winner. Dallas is the son of King Black, who won the last world war and governs the new settlements.The Royal Family is mysterious. Rumor has it they don't sleep. Rumor has it they eschew the sun. Rumor has it they're immortal.When Gwyn is thrust into The Pageant, she fights to survive the competitive nature of the other contestants.But even if she wins...can she survive a vampire fiancé?

In the first book of this complete trilogy, witches, fairies, deranged outcast cultists--and only the Archons know what else--roam the Warplands. Nothing wholesome survives in those accursed stains on the world.Else Whitmore of Gulvin, the charming daughter of a merchant, and her shy younger brother, Denin, are among the least equipped to escape such a hostile place. But when a mad magician attacks their caravan, Else and Denin are wrenched from their comfortable lives and cast into the Warplands.Lucky for the siblings, they possess hidden reserves nobody would expect. Unfortunately, the deadly Warplands are only the beginning of their problems. Else must decide whether an unholy warrior can be trusted. Denin must confront a disturbing truth about himself that could make returning home even more perilous than the cursed forest.Their struggles place them at the center of a clash of cultures that will not only imperil their lives and souls but will shake the foundation of the entire Simonian Empire.

Attempted murder, that's how sixteen-year-old Princess Charlotte's engagement starts.It seems like the only thing she has in common with Prince Young of Vires is their mutual discontent.When her kingdom's attacked, Charlotte's parents renegotiate her hand in marriage to a handsome stranger with a sinister plan. With the people Charlotte loves dying around her, and her kingdom's future at stake, the only person she can turn to is the prince she betrayed. But, should she save her kingdom or her heart? One must fall.Diverse Fantasy, YA Fantasy Romance, Enemies-To-Lovers, Multi-POV BRITTNI CHENELLE is a USA Today Bestselling Author who specializes in angsty multicultural fantasy romances. She loves the enemies-to-lovers trope and her favorite genres to read and write are Young Adult Fantasy Romance, New Adult Urban Fantasy, Fairytale Retellings, Steamy Paranormal Romance, and African American Paranormal Romance with plenty of Black Girl Magic. She's very passionate about equal representation and makes a point to include characters from different backgrounds and cultures in her fantasy stories.

Life took a twist she never expected.All Charlaine ever wanted was to follow in her father's footsteps… until the moment she was forced to leave her old life behind to save her family.Banished, her future uncertain, she begins anew as a Temple Knight, travelling to a distant land, seeking a place to call home.When the past catches up with her destroying any chance of a new life, it's only after raiders ransack the coast that Charlaine's true mettle emerges. Suspecting all is not as it seems, she devises a plan that reveals a far greater danger than anyone ever imagined.With her new family of Temple Knights, Charlaine leads them in a desperate gambit to thwart the ambitions of a mighty foe who has the power to destroy them all.Journey along with Charlaine deShandria as she chases her destiny in the action-packed, intrigue-filled Temple Knight, the first book of Paul J Bennett's newest epic fantasy series, Power Ascending.Grab your copy of Temple Knight today and let the adventure begin!Other books by Paul J Bennett:Power Ascending Series:Tempered SteelTemple KnightWarrior KnightTemple CaptainWarrior LordTemple CommanderWarrior Prince Heir to the Crown Series:Servant of the CrownMercerian Tales: Stories of the PastHeart of the CrownShadow of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Call of MagicFate of the CrownBurden of the CrownMercerian Tales: The Making of a ManDefender of the CrownFury of the CrownMercerian Tales: Honour Thy AncestorsWar of the CrownTriumph of the CrownMercerian Tales: Into the ForgeGuardian of the CrownEnemy of the CrownPeril of the CrownThe Frozen Flame Series:The Awakening - Into the FireAshesEmbersFlamesInfernoMaelstromVortexTorrentCataclysmThe Chronicles of Cyric Series:Into the MaelstromA Midwinter MurderThe Beast of BrunhausenA Plague In ZeiderbruchWhat readers are saying about Paul J Bennett’s books:????? - “Fabulously written, loved it.”????? - “Wow! Best book I’ve read in a LONG time!”????? - “If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must read!”????? - “A must read for anyone wanting intelligent thoughtful entertainment.”????? - “The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes.”????? - “It’s really difficult to stop reading these books. Looking forward to more books from this author.”

????? "The plot is excellent, the characters are complex with hidden agendas and resolute desires to at least leave behind some good in this world. The battles are breathtaking--without giving too much away, let me say that Balistor's final battle is definitely cinema-worthy. The explanation of magic is astounding, showing its complexity, richness, and unpredictability."For five hundred years the Gods have united the Three Nations in harmony. Now that balance has been shattered, and chaos threatens.A town burns and flames light the night sky. Hunted and alone, seventeen year old Eric flees through the wreckage. The mob grows closer, baying for the blood of their tormentor. Guilt weighs on his soul, but he cannot stop, cannot turn back. If he stops, they die. For two years he has carried this curse, bringing death and destruction wherever he goes. But now there is another searching for him – one who offers salvation. His name is Alastair, and he knows the true nature of the curse. Magic.In this riveting tale of destiny and survival, join Eric on an extraordinary journey as he battles his inner demons and grapples with forces that threaten to tear his world apart. Will he find the strength to control his magic and restore the shattered harmony of the Three Nations? The fate of an entire realm hangs in the balance.

Her crew betrayed her. Her magic broke her. Her city isn’t ready for her return.In the flying city of Newfris, where the elite soar above the clouds and the forgotten toil beneath the streets, Phoenix is more than just a killer—she’s a survivor. As a killgirl for Her Majesty’s Navy, she’s mastered the deadly art of forcefinding, creating powerful energy bubbles that can trap—or obliterate—anyone in her way. But when a mission goes horribly wrong, Phoenix finds herself cast out, hunted by enemies, and betrayed by those she trusted most.Now, with only a ragtag crew of misfits by her side, Phoenix must navigate a treacherous underworld of magic, machines, and buried secrets. As she faces off against the ruthless Planners, deadly assassins, and the demons of her past, Phoenix will discover the true cost of power—and what it really means to be free.Get ready for a pulse-pounding ride through the skies and shadows of Newfris, where loyalty is a lie, love is a weapon, and survival is the only rule that matters.If you love the brutal, magic-fueled underworlds of Red Rising and the electric, high-speed anarchy of Akudama Drive, this sci-fantasy thriller will have you racing through its pages.