Sylvia Mercedes
Bride of the Shadow King (Bride of the Shadow King, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
For fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Deal with the Elf King, this arranged marriage romance about a human princess forced to wed a dark and desperate Shadow King is sure to entice!
A shunned princess. A reluctant king.
A marriage that could save both their kingdoms . . . but destroy their hearts.
Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.
When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice.
Though not eager to take a human bride, King Vor is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement.
So why can’t he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?
When disaster strikes and the marriage alliance is compromised, Faraine suddenly finds herself forced to take her sister’s place . . . regardless of her new husband’s desires. Can she find a place at Vor’s side as his queen? Or is his heart forever closed to the woman who deceived him so cruelly?
Passionate and alluring, Bride of the Shadow King is an arranged marriage tale with dual point-of-view (his and hers). It’s perfect for fantasy fans looking for a touch of spice to go with the sweet in their next swoony, slow-burn romance.
Visions of Fate (The Venatrix Chronicles, #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo, this romantic fantasy adventure will leave you hungry for more.
The hunt is on.
But who is the hunter and who is the hunted?
Ayleth and Terryn survived the Witchwood, but they’re no closer to solving the mystery of the dead shade hunter. In their quest for answers, they discover that a witch has escaped through the Great Barrier and is leaving a trail of corpses in her wake.
A murderous witch is only one of Ayleth’s problems, however. Terryn, her infuriating and intriguing rival, will give his all to win their competition. And Kephan, their Outpost Master, conceals more than one dangerous secret.
Worst of all, while pursuing a lead, Ayleth finds herself on the hunt for a three-year-old girl . . . a girl possessed by a unique and powerful shade.
Suddenly, Ayleth must question the teachings of her Holy Order. Is it always right to kill humans possessed by shades? Even a child?
Return to the world of The Venatrix Chronicles, where deadly spirits lurk in the shadows, good and evil wage eternal war, and secrets threaten to tear a kingdom apart. If you love kick-butt heroines, slow-burn romance, breathtaking action, and stories that leave you with a book hangover for days after you finish . . . you need to discover this dark and deadly series. Prepare to turn pages late into the night!
Dance of Souls (The Venatrix Chronicles, #4)
Sylvia Mercedes
Venatrix Ayleth made a vow of loyalty to her Holy Order.
But is the Order loyal to Ayleth?
Still recovering from her deadly encounter with the Phantomwitch, Ayleth finds herself the unwilling guest of the Golden Prince, forced to enjoy his hospitality . . . and the not-so-gentle ministrations of Venator Fendrel du Glaive.
There’s something strange about Fendrel. The way he stares at her is unsettling—as though she’s a monster, as though she’s guilty of some great sin. But didn’t she just defeat one of the worst enemies Perrinion has ever known? Hasn’t she proven her worth?
And then there’s Terryn, who may be lying to her, who may not be the loyal venator everyone believes him to be. He also looks at her strangely . . . but his gaze makes her heart stop and her pulse race in ways she’s never felt before.
As the night of Prince Gerard’s wedding approaches and the kingdom gathers to celebrate new beginnings, dark forces close in on all sides. Certain secrets, long buried deep, are bound to emerge at last.
When they do, will Ayleth have the strength to stand and fight?
Don’t miss the newest installment in the bestselling Venatrix Chronicles!
Book 5 is coming in March 2020. This series must be read in order.
Paths of Malice (The Venatrix Chronicles, #3)
Sylvia Mercedes
Poisoned. Trapped. At the mercy of a ghost . . .
She can handle this.
A month into her competition with Venator Terryn, Ayleth seems no closer to winning the Golden Prince’s trust. Why else would he call Terryn to serve at the castle on some secret mission, leaving Ayleth to manage the borough on her own?
No matter. She’ll prove her worth to the prince come what may. Plenty of mysteries plague the land under her protection . . . including the mystery of Terryn himself and the strange, dangerous talisman he’s been keeping hidden in his room.
Her search for answers soon finds Ayleth on the trail of her deadliest foe yet. A ghost from the prince’s past has returned to haunt the present, possessed of a powerful phantom shade capable of walking the dark paths of the Haunts. Ayleth is totally outmatched and unprepared to face such an enemy alone.
But when has she ever backed down from a fight?
Welcome back to a world where enemies and friends can be difficult to distinguish, where angels are deadly and demons desirable, and shadows of the past loom dark across the future. If you like your heroines brave, your heroes tormented, and your action non-stop, try The Venatrix Chronicles today!
Tears of Dust (The Venatrix Chronicles, #5)
Sylvia Mercedes
After two days in isolation, Ayleth still doesn’t know why Fendrel placed her under house arrest. Powerful drugs suppress Laranta deep inside her, leaving her alone with too many unanswered questions. What has become of kidnapped Lady Cerine? Why has Prince Gerard not stepped in to help? What is Fendrel’s ultimate agenda?
And, most urgently, where is Terryn? Has Fendrel arrested him as well for the curse he carries? The curse that nearly made him kill Gerard . . . .
When a Phasmatrix arrives at the castle with a host of shade hunters, Ayleth fears they have come to test Terryn and, if he cannot be cured, to execute him. But the Phasmatrix has a different objective in view, and Terryn’s life might not be the one most imperiled.
Betrayal surrounds Ayleth on all sides, and fiery doom awaits her at dawn. Will she find an unexpected ally amid the coming storm? Or will she face the truth of her past—and its future consequences—alone?
Return to the dark and deadly intrigues of The Venatrix Chronicles, where witches wage war against holy orders, friends and enemies are equally treacherous, and secrets long thought dead struggle into light. If you enjoy kick-butt heroines, conflicted heroes, and slow-burn romance ready to ignite, then you will love Ayleth and Terryn’s latest adventure!
This series must be read in order:
Book 1: Daughter of Shades
Book 2: Visions of Fate
Book 3: Paths of Malice
Book 4: Dance of Souls
Daughter of Shades (The Venatrix Chronicles, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
A huntress with no past. A rival with a secret.
A kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance . . .
Ayleth and her shade move as one, ever hungry for the hunt. Under her mentor’s tight control, she fears her memories are being stolen. Now nineteen, apprenticed for as long as she can remember to the mysterious Holy Order, she longs to rise in the ranks and banish untamed spirits for the prophesied Golden Prince.
When shadowy threats descend on the crown, Ayleth seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove her worth in open competition. Seeking to win the prince’s favor and escape her scheming mentor, she resolves to hold her own against Terryn, a handsome, arrogant opponent who may be more than a match for her untested powers.
But as the two rivals follow a trail beyond the Great Barrier and confront legendary evil, the stolen secrets of Ayleth’s past may return to haunt her . . .
Can Ayleth win the trial and reclaim her true self? Can she even survive her first day?
Daughter of Shades is the first breathtaking book in The Venatrix Chronicles YA fantasy series. If you like kick-butt heroines, intriguing worlds of magic, and slow-burn romance then you’ll love Sylvia Mercedes’s action-packed story.
The Moonfire Bride (Of Candlelight and Shadows, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
Hers is a life without magic or romance. Until the night he whispers her name.
For years, Valera has worked weary hours as a seamstress just to keep food on the table. She would give her all to protect her little sister from the cruelties of the world . . . and the tantalizing lure of the fae forest. One day, she fears, the fae will spirit her sister away, and how can Valera hope to stop them?
Then the fae come. Not for her sister . . . but for her.
Trapped in a magnificent palace far from her own world, Valera finds herself the unwilling bride of an enigmatic fae lord. He claims he won’t harm her and vows to return her home after a year and a day if she honors one rule: she must never see his face.
Determined to return to her sister at all costs, Valera struggles to unravel the mystery of her so-called husband. Why does he so desperately need a wife? And why her specifically? Torn between love, duty, and the unexpected freedom she finds in this strange new world, Valera must fight to find her place.
But will a burgeoning passion for the unseen figure in the shadows be her undoing?
The Moonfire Bride is book one of a two-part fae romance inspired by the myth of “Hades and Persephone” as well as “Eros and Psyche.”
WarBride (WarBride, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
Ruthless. Bloodthirsty. Killer.
And now? Her husband.
Ilsevel knows exactly how brutal the fae raiders are. She watched them attack the holy shrine of her god, slaughter the priests, and drag her sister away screaming into darkness.
So when she’s forced up onto the auction block to be sold off as a warbride to the highest bidder—and when the chilling warlord, Taarthalor, pushes his way to the front of the crowd and lays down an outrageous bid—Ilsevel fears her nightmare is only just beginning.
Taar took one look at the fiery little human, and something in him sparked. He cannot explain it. He knows only that he will not see her sold off to one of the soulless monsters trying to outbid each other for a chance to use and discard her soft, womanly flesh.
If that means binding himself to her by marriage, so be it.
Can this dark king convince his bride not to murder him in his sleep before he can decide what to do with her? Or do the gods have other plans in store for the captive princess and her terrifying new husband?
WARBRIDE is book 1 of a dual point-of-view (his and hers) forced marriage fantasy trilogy with a dangerous, brooding hero, kiss-or-kill vibes, and swift-to-ignite steam that will leave you begging for more. If you love watching a cold-hearted fae warlord discover his one weakness just might be the spitfire princess who drives him crazy . . . THIS is the book for you.
Perfect for fans of Elise Kova, Laura Thalassa, and Danielle L. Jensen
Heart of the Shadow King (Bride of the Shadow King, #3)
Sylvia Mercedes
A KING DESPERATE TO SAVE HIS BRIDE.
A QUEEN DISCOVERING THE DARK POTENTIAL OF HER POWER.
After nearly losing one another in a savage attack on the city, Vor and Faraine return to Mythanar fully committed to their marriage. But the situation in the Under Realm remains dire. With the world poised on the brink of collapse, Vor struggles to protect his kingdom. Though Faraine longs to support him as queen, she fights the weakness in her body at every turn . . . not to mention the strange changes warping her gods-gift.
When war drags them apart, Vor and Faraine face the consequences of their choices. How can Vor lead those who have lost faith in him? Torn between honor and desire, he must decide where his heart truly lies: with his kingdom or his queen.
Meanwhile, as Faraine explores the new dimensions of her power, she starts to believe the coming cataclysm may be prevented. But in doing so, will she unleash a darkness in herself far more disastrous?
Breathtaking stakes. Ultimate reveals. This is the epic finale you’ve been waiting for!
Vow of the Shadow King (Bride of the Shadow King, #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
A treacherous bride.
A heartbroken groom.
Is their marriage over before it’s begun?
Her deceit discovered, Faraine finds herself trapped in the Shadow Realm at the mercy of her new husband. She’s surrounded by enemies, far from any allies, and her best bet for survival is to convince Vor to send her home.
But to do so means to give up on the alliance. Which would spell disaster for her people.
With the tremors growing worse and poison spreading through his realm, Vor is more desperate than ever to find a solution. Only, it cannot involve his wife. Vor wants nothing to do with the woman he has inadvertently married. At one time, he thought he might love her, but now? How can love flourish where trust is broken?
When circumstances require them to spend more time together, however, Vor’s blood is stirred in ways he doesn’t like to acknowledge.
Can two lost hearts find healing and hope in one another? Or is their love already poisoned beyond recovery?
Book two of this epic romantasy trilogy, Vow of the Shadow King will sweep you away in a tale of betrayal, heartbreak, and forbidden love. Perfect for readers looking for their ideal “book husband” and a slow-burn romance ready to ignite!
Of Wolves and Wardens (Once in Whispering Wood, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
She's his enemy. He's her target. But could they be each other's only hope?
Brielle owes Granny Dorrel seven years of her life. Seven years of slavery, serving as the ward witch’s huntress in the depths of Whispering Wood.
Dire is a werewolf, a former slave of Granny’s in his own right . . . and Brielle’s newest target.
Can these two enemies find a way to work together and undo the curses binding them? Or will the witch's hold on their broken hearts lead them to destroy one another?
Of Wolves and Wardens is a complete, stand-alone novel with a "happily ever after" ending. If you're looking for an emotional, character-driven romance with a healthy dose of action and adventure along the way, this is the book for you! While set in the same world as The Moonfire Bride, readers can start with this tale.
Entranced (Prince of the Doomed City, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
THE PRINCE AND THE LIBRARIAN . . .
Clara is an Obligate—a human servant at the Court of Dawn.
She doesn’t know why. She knows only that she broke the Pledge and must therefore spend her days obliging the every whim of a capricious fae princess. If she can keep her head down and follow the rules, she might survive to the end of her Obligation, spending her days working in the vast palace library.
But how can she stop devastatingly beautiful Lord Ivor from looking at her in that special way that makes her heart stutter? And how can she avoid the jealous fury of Princess Estrilde, who seeks to claim Lord Ivor for herself?
Most of all, how can she elude the conniving Prince of the Doomed City . . . who is determined to buy her Obligation for his own dark purposes?
Do you love all the lethal intrigues of a twisted fae court? Then don’t miss Entranced, book 1 of the Prince of the Doomed City series. Bargains and treachery abound in this tale of slow-burn romance and heart-pounding adventure about a roguish fae prince and a brave librarian.
Thief (The Scarred Mage of Roseward, #1)
Sylvia Mercedes
A clever thief. A disgraced mage. A kiss of poison . . . .
Don't miss this "Beauty and the Beast" trilogy!
Peronelle Beck longs for nothing more than to leave behind her thieving ways and pursue a life of honest work. But when her father lands himself neck-deep in debt, Nelle must take on a dangerous job if she hopes to save his life . . . a job that brings her to the shores of Roseward Isle.
For fifteen years, Soran Silveri has fought to suppress the nightmarish monster stalking Roseward. His weapons are few and running low, and the curse placed upon him cripples his once unmatched power. Isolation has driven him to the brink of madness, and he knows he won’t be able to hold on much longer.
When a sharp-tongued, uncouth, and undeniably beautiful young woman shows up on his shore, Soran resolves to drive her away. He won’t be responsible for another death!
But Nelle is equally determined not to be frightened off by the hideously scarred mage. Not until she gets what she came for . . . .
Can two outcasts thrown together in a tangle of lies discover they are each other’s only hope? Or will the haunted darkness of Roseward tear them apart?
The Seventh Champion
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Enthralled (Prince of the Doomed City, #5)
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Enslaved (Prince of the Doomed City, #4)
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Crown of Nightmares (The Venatrix Chronicles, #7)
Sylvia Mercedes
Queen of Poison (The Venatrix Chronicles, #6)
Sylvia Mercedes
The Sunfire King (Of Candlelight and Shadows, #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
PROOF: Daughter of Shades
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Song of Shadows (The Venatrix Chronicles)
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PROOF: Bride of the Shadow King
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Night of the Shadow King (Bride of the Shadow King, #1.5)
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The Starglass Girl
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Enticed (Prince of the Doomed City, #1.5)
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The Venatrix Chronicles: Complete Series Collection
Sylvia Mercedes
Of Silver and Secrets (Once in Whispering Wood #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
Carabosse and the Spindle Spell (A Villain's Ever After, #12)
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Stolen Mage Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
Wraith (The Scarred Mage of Roseward, #3)
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Prisoner (The Scarred Mage of Roseward, #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
HeartTorn (WarBride, #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
Don't miss Ilsevel and Taar's ongoing adventures in this epic and romantic continuation of the WarBride saga!"Dark, delicious, and dangerous. This unputdownable book will call to your soul as it takes you hostage." ~ Goodreads Reviewer
Ensorcelled (Prince of the Doomed City, #3)
Sylvia Mercedes
IS HE HER MASTER, HER CAPTOR . . . OR HER PROTECTOR?
Life has only become more complicated for Clara following the Prince’s sickbed revelations. Confused by her own budding feelings, she resolves to concentrate on the job at hand: serve in the Doomed City library, survive her sentence, and get home.
Then a face from Clara’s past shows up in the library: Danny, her childhood sweetheart. He seeks to break her Obligation once and for all, but in attempting to do so, puts himself in deadly peril.
To rescue her one-time love, Clara must face dangers beyond imagining. The Prince is determined to keep her safe, even against her wishes. Now that the balance of power between them has shifted, however, he cannot prevent her from becoming the savior she was born to be.
But can she save herself from darkness of her own creation?
Return to the Doomed City with Clara and her Prince! Nightmares, treachery, and simmering romantic tension will keep you guessing as the pages fly.
NOW WITH BONUS SCENES FROM HIS POV!
Entangled (Prince of the Doomed City #2)
Sylvia Mercedes
He might hate her. That doesn’t mean he’ll let anyone else have her.
For five years, Clara has wanted only one thing—to survive her fifteen-year sentence of servitude to the fae and get home to her beloved brother.
That hope is fading now, thanks to the Prince of the Doomed City—the man who hates her for the crime she committed which cost him what he held most dear. As punishment, he’s dragged her away to his terrible library where she must battle Noswraiths, the monstrous spirits possessing the grimoires.
If she wants to see home again, Clara can’t afford any . . . distractions. Like Danny, her handsome childhood sweetheart, who longs to set her free. Or Ivor, the devastatingly beautiful fae lord, who desires to whisk her away to his own bright court of scheming and danger.
Most of all, she can’t be distracted by the complicated and intriguing Prince himself . . . who may or may not be her enemy.
Now with bonus scenes from his POV.
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