R.L. Perez

Brielle Gerrick can’t access her magic. In an effort to awaken her powers, she gets sucked into a time portal—to a castle in Spain in the year 1735. The castle is attacked by demons. Their leader is a shape-shifting vampire named Leo Serrano, an arrogant creep who enjoys taunting Brielle. When Brielle’s dark powers awaken, the others in the castle turn on her. They try to capture her and uncover the source of her magic before it unleashes itself. Desperate to escape, Brielle must put her trust in Leo and his coven of vampires. She'll do anything to master her powers and get back home. Even if it means surrendering herself to her enemy. ★★★★★ "I am a big fan of R.L.’s world building, her characters’ banter, the sweet romances, and the way she writes strong women who are truly finding their place in the world. I loved Brielle and really thought this story was fun and unique! Can’t wait to read the rest of the series." - Joss Walker, New York Times bestselling author of Tomb of the Queen .

Two feuding kingdoms. One unbreakable sleeping curse. Princess Aurelia would rather spend her time with her dragons than her court. But when a deadly sleeping curse befalls her family, her only hope lies in the hands of the wicked Prince Fenn. His kingdom maintains the only known supply of stardust, a rare substance that is the key to breaking the spell. But Fenn’s aid comes with a price: Aurelia must pose as his betrothed to secure an alliance that will protect his court. As they embark on their journey, weaving a web of deception, Aurelia begins to see through his charming facade. Beneath his flippant persona lies a depth she never expected—a prince she could grow to care for. Perhaps even love. But as genuine feelings blossom between them, Aurelia stumbles upon a sinister secret within Fenn's court—a secret that threatens not only her dragons and her kingdom, but the very essence of her soul. Can she trust Fenn to save her family, or will his hidden darkness be their undoing? Crown of Slumber is a Sleeping Beauty retelling with a twist, full of dark fae magic, deadly court schemes, and steamy romance. The Crowns of the Fae books can be read in any order as stand-alone novels.

A dangerous deal with the devil gives one witch more than she bargained for... Prue is an earth witch, blessed with power from the Triple Goddess. Still mourning the loss of her twin sister, Prue summons the devil himself from the Underworld, intent on bringing her sister back from the dead. But when she meets him—a handsome man named Cyrus—he is more deadly and alluring than she anticipated. Prue tricks him into binding his blood with hers, granting her access to his powers over the dead. But the bond also unlocks the gates to the Underworld, unleashing the spirits within. Now Cyrus is bound to her in more ways than one. Desperate to close the gates and save the mortal realm from unholy destruction, Prue and Cyrus must work together to undo their bargain. But against her better judgment, Prue is enthralled by his seductive nature, and she finds herself falling for the devil himself. This fantasy romance is a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

An assassin with a secret. An angel with a strange power. A war that threatens to destroy them both. Cora is an assassin who never misses her mark. But she has a deadly her blood can create the most powerful magical elixirs in the world. And she's been hunted for it her whole life. When a powerful demon blackmails her, threatening to expose her secret, she has to do one last job to buy her kill a Nephilim named Vince. Cora figures this will be an easy target. Until Vince time travels, appearing in two places at once. Thwarted, Cora must get close to Vince so she can learn the secret to his strange ability--and finally kill him once and for all. But the closer she gets to Vince, the more her icy heart begins to thaw, making way for new emotions she's never felt before. As she falls for him, her secret is exposed, igniting a powerful war between demons and Nephilim. In the end, Cora must choose between her own survival and preventing a war that will tear the magical world apart. ★★★★★ "A fantastic read! R.L Perez's ability to craft strong, relatable characters always leaves me wanting more! Engaging magic, quick-paced plot, compelling romance. The perfect escape!" - JA Curtis, author of the Faerie Warriors series

A princess in exile. An assassin sent to kill her. A twisted fae bargain binds them together. Theron, a feared assassin, only has one year left in the service of his queen. His final assignment: eliminate the vagabond princess who threatens the stability of the Winter Court. But when he finds the princess, she traps him in a faerie bargain, binding him to her will. Theron is determined to break free of her control… but the closer he gets to the princess, the harder he falls for her. Princess Eira, a half-fae half-human, is banished from her own kingdom because of her human bloodline. After living in exile, Eira now rules the secret band of rebels made up of seven human districts, all eager for change. When a handsome assassin crosses her path, she thinks she can outwit him. But can she escape his deadly allure without losing her heart? CARVED IN ICE AND GLASS is one of ten books in the Enemies Ever After series, a collection of standalone short novels featuring enemies-to-lovers fairy tale retellings with a touch of steam.

A ghost, trapped by magic. A prince of Hell, burdened by secrets. A love that was never meant to be. The day Mona died, she found her true life in the realm of the dead. She discovered her wild and seductive side. She learned the truth about her magic. And she fell in love with a dark prince. Now, resurrected by the power of the Triple Goddess, Mona is ripped from her new life and returned to the land of the living. She seeks a treacherous path back to the Underworld to rescue her twin sister, Prue—and to return to the love she left behind. But in order to get there, she must sacrifice everything. Her life. Her soul. Her memories. When she returns to the Underworld and greets the prince of Hell who stole her heart, she no longer remembers who he is. Seeing him again reawakens her lost feelings, but she has a mission: find Prue. Can Mona reach her before the death magic claims Prue's soul? Or will Mona's heart be seduced by the dark prince once again? Thorn & Ash is Book 2 of the Ivy & Bone series, a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

For years, Pandora has sought her revenge. And now that her box has been opened, she has what she needs to succeed. Under the guise of a goddess sent to help, she arrives in Elysium to work with the other deities to stop the box’s dark magic from spreading. But it’s all a ruse… In truth, she is planting seeds of destruction that will bring Elysium to its knees. Her ultimate goal is to take down Apollo, the one who cursed her and doomed her to a life of misery. Nothing will stop her—not even his handsome apprentice, Sol. But when Pandora must work alongside Sol to keep up appearances, she finds the sun god as infuriating as he is seductive, and she falls victim to his charms. As her plan unfolds, she begins to doubt what she truly wants. Bringing down Elysium would mean the end of all gods—even Sol. Can she fulfill the task she has spent her entire existence planning? Or will her loyalties shift in favor of the gods she is meant to despise? Oak & Ember is Book 3 of the Ivy & Bone series, a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.