C.M. Haines

In a land plagued by darkness, she may be their only saving light. After a tragic past, King Bodin refuses to let anyone near his heart, but he’ll do whatever it takes to save his people from this never-ending war. Even if that means agreeing to an arranged marriage, trading riches for soldiers and a princess who’s been hidden away most of her life. Despite being sent to a man most fear, Princess Juniper knows this might be her only chance to escape the shadows. Especially when she discovers a room in her new palace full of portals to magical lands and Bodin gives her the keys to all but one. She enjoys her freedom to explore, yet she can’t stop wondering what’s behind the mysterious door he won’t let her open. They might have formed an unexpected friendship, but there are still so many secrets between them. Deadly secrets that could bring devastation to the few people they truly care about, including one another.~*~*~Perfect for fans of A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Grave Mercy, and the show Reign... but spicier, Cursed by Darkness is a dark romantasy that can be read as a standalone.Cursed by Darkness is book four in the Once Upon a Curse series.

A love so strong even a curse can’t keep them apart.Stealing a witch in the middle of the night may have been a bad idea, but Gabriel is desperate to save his people, and he's running out of time. There are just two problems…Brinley doesn't know how to access her magic, and she would never help the DeLoup after all they've taken from her. At least, that's what she thinks.The truth is so much worse, and if Gabriel can't get her to remember her past—their past—then the last remains of his broken heart may finally shatter beyond repair.***A Crimson Fate is a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling with wolf shifters, witches, and magic! It is intended for 18+ audiences, as there are graphic scenes and darker themes. Content warnings can be found in the beginning of the book or on the author's website.This is the first book in a paranormal fantasy series inspired by fairy tales and other stories of the past. While each book features new main characters and a different retelling, there is a bigger story building throughout each, which will make more sense if you read them in order.Recommended A Crimson FateA Cursed SlumberBook 3 Title TBABook 4 Title TBA