Helena Rookwood

A fae beast. An enchanted forest. A beauty destined to break the curse upon them... As town greenwitch, Aster’s spent her whole life defending her people from the nightmarish fae of the forest. Yet despite her best efforts, each year a girl is taken by the fae Beast who rules the Folkwood, sacrificed to the ancient faerie magic of the Tithe. And this year, the Beast claims Aster. When he whisks her away to his lavish woodland Court, Aster finds herself prisoner in a cursed mansion laced with enchantments and filled with hordes of wicked faerie servants. Not to mention there’s the Beast himself, whose savage beauty and dark magic never fail to remind Aster of his predatory fae nature. But when the Beast realizes Aster is more powerful than she ever could have guessed, he offers her a deal. Her freedom in exchange for her help breaking the curse on his Court. As feelings blossom between the two of them, their faerie bargain will force Aster to choose: her people or her heart. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, An Enchantment of Thorns is the first in a new series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, clean romance, and magical happy ever afters. Readers are comparing this new fae romance to A Court of Thorns and Roses, Uprooted, and The Cruel Prince.

A fae beast. An enchanted forest. A beauty destined to break the curse upon them... As town greenwitch, Aster’s spent her whole life defending her people from the nightmarish fae of the forest. Yet despite her best efforts, each year a girl is taken by the fae Beast who rules the Folkwood, sacrificed to the ancient faerie magic of the Tithe. And this year, the Beast claims Aster. When he whisks her away to his lavish woodland Court, Aster finds herself prisoner in a cursed mansion laced with enchantments and filled with hordes of wicked faerie servants. Not to mention there’s the Beast himself, whose savage beauty and dark magic never fail to remind Aster of his predatory fae nature. But when the Beast realizes Aster is more powerful than she ever could have guessed, he offers her a deal. Her freedom in exchange for her help breaking the curse on his Court. As feelings blossom between the two of them, their faerie bargain will force Aster to choose: her people or her heart. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, An Enchantment of Thorns is the first in a new series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, clean romance, and magical happy ever afters. Readers are comparing this new fae romance to A Court of Thorns and Roses, Uprooted, and The Cruel Prince.

Enchantress. Curse-breaker. Outlawed Queen of Faerie. Fae enemies are gathering on all sides, forced to bend the knee to the newly crowned Alder King. Now, only Aster stands between Faolan’s wrath and the humans he intends to slaughter and enslave. From the fiery depths of the Metal Court to the darkest reaches of the sinister Shadow Court, Aster and Thorne must travel the length of Faerie to seek possible allies and hunt down the objects of power they desperately need to challenge Faolan’s rule. But when Aster discovers the unexpected truth of her magic, her world, and her relationship with Thorne, she realizes that saving her people will mean changing the fabric of Faerie forever… Can Aster claim her place as the first mortal Queen of Faerie? Or will the price of freedom mean sacrificing everything she loves? A Promise of Thorns is the third book in a new series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, clean romance, and magical happy ever afters. Aster’s story begins with book 1, An Enchantment of Thorns, and concludes in this book.

A Court above the clouds. Ten fae champions. A kingdom to be won. Torn from Thorne’s side, Aster finds herself bound to Faolan by the magic of a faerie bargain. To pay off her debts, he expects her to compete in the Alder Trials, a deadly competition to determine the next King or Queen of Faerie. And not only is Aster a human competing against the impossibly powerful heirs to the Fae Courts, she soon discovers that Thorne will also be competing… Against her. Exposed to the cruel, cunning politics of the Fae Courts, Aster must risk everything both in and out of the trials. And at the end of it all, which will she choose—a faerie kingdom or her heart? A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, A Trial of Thorns is the second in a new series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, clean romance, and magical happy ever afters. Aster’s story begins in An Enchantment of Thorns and concludes in A Promise of Thorns.

A princess with a secret. A djinni without a past. A love that could save a kingdom... Zadie is a wild, headstrong princess who dreams of being queen. When she’s forced to take her elder sister’s place in a betrothal to the most eligible sultan in the twelve kingdoms, it seems like her wish to rule might come true. But the handsome Sultan Kassim is far from thrilled by his willful new bride, who is nothing like the quiet, obedient beauty he was promised. Zadie’s determined to prove her worth to her haughty betrothed and his ever-watchful vizier, even if that means sneaking out of the palace in disguise, falling in with a notorious band of thieves, and striking a deal with a sassy, roguish djinni. And when an ancient blood feud brings war to Astaran, Zadie and Kassim are thrust together to track down the magic lamps they desperately need to face an impossible army. At the end of it all, will Zadie sacrifice everything to save the man and the kingdom she loves? THE DESERT NIGHTS series is a retelling of Aladdin and the Arabian Nights fairytales. This fantasy romance is filled with captivating magic, rich fantasy realms, swordfights, and sorcery. If you love strong female leads, hate-to-love romance, and happy ever afters, you'll love the Desert Nights series! Buy the complete series today in this special collection, which contains Throne of Sand, Palace of Wishes, Princess of Smoke, and Queen of Djinn. ★★★★★ "One of my favourite series is A Court of Thorns and Roses and I think Throne of Sand is the same level of great!" - Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Highly recommended if you love stories about heroines with attitude" - Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Full of mystery and plot twists I can’t wait for the next installment!" - Goodreads Reviewer

A princess determined to prove her worth. A sultan hunting for lost treasure. Magic powerful enough to destroy a kingdom... Zadie survived the journey into the desert to find the Night Diamond talisman. She’s mastered the djinni of the ring and can finally use her wishes. But her troubles are only just beginning… To prove to Kassim she’s capable of tracking down the treasure he desperately seeks, Zadie must escape the scrutiny of the vizier and throw herself into a dark underworld of merchants, thieves, and pirates. But the more she learns about the mysterious treasure the sultan is looking for, the less certain she is that this voyage to find it is a good idea. Zadie faces a heart-wrenching choice. Help Kassim release a dangerous magic that could destroy kingdoms in the wrong hands, or betray his trust in her completely. She must decide where her loyalties lie: to her kingdom, to her djinni, or to love. Palace of Wishes is the second book in the Desert Nights romantic fantasy series. Welcome to a sweeping magical world inspired by the mythology of Arabian Nights, where kingdoms clash, mythical creatures stalk the desert, and your wishes coming true doesn’t mean all your problems are solved…

An assassin in the palace. A princess back from the dead. The kingdom’s greatest enemy yet... It’s the week before Zadie and Kassim’s wedding and the streets of Kisrabah are brimming with stalls, spirits, and storytellers. But when a ghost from her past comes back to haunt her, Zadie’s many lies threaten her dreams of ruling by Kassim’s side. And when she’s brazenly attacked on the streets, Zadie doesn’t just have to defend her secrets – she has to find out who wants her dead, before they find her first... With powerful enemies of Astaran hell-bent on sabotaging the alliance, Zadie and Kassim are caught in a race against time if they want the wedding to go ahead at all. In her darkest hour, Zadie is faced with sacrificing everything for her kingdom. And to save Astaran, she might just have to.

A sultan sworn to bring down the mountains. Spirits seeking revenge. A war between the worlds… In an urgent quest that takes Zadie and her friends across a perilous mountain range, Zadie must face fire-breathing azhdaha and ancient curses in a race against Sultan Iram’s forces to find a hidden treasure that could start or end a war. But it seems nothing can stop the blood feud between the two sultans, not the enchanted book they seek, not even the vast mountain range between the kingdoms… When war comes to Astaran, Kisrabah is faced with an impossible army. This battle will decide the fate of both the human and spirit realms. But Zadie’s come to realize that magic, not might, will determine the outcome of this war. At the end of it all, will she sacrifice everything to save the man and the kingdom she loves? Queen of Djinn is the fourth and final book in the Desert Nights romantic fantasy series. Return for the last time to a sweeping magical world inspired by the mythology of Arabian Nights, where kingdoms clash, mythical creatures stalk the desert, and your wishes coming true doesn’t mean all your problems are solved…

Set in post-technology Britain and based around Celtic myth, The Court of the Faerie Queen is a romantic fairytale adventure of a young woman’s quest to discover who she really is. The River Witch When strange monsters rise from the river to attack her people, Tabitha’s sent on a desperate journey to seek aid from the fabled Iron City. Armed with only the stone necklace her mother left her and a book of fairy tales, Tabitha faces a world full of dangers, both human and fae. When a trio of mischievous sprites and a handsome, charming wanderer offer to join her, Tabitha’s only too willing to accept their help. But Tabitha’s about to learn that not everyone is quite who they seem... The Iron Court Tabitha is confident that Lysander can help her find the fabled Iron City. With him by her side, she's sure they'll find the help she needs to defend her village from the fae. Lysander, on the other hand, is desperate to keep Tabitha from ever reaching the city. He's determined to hurry her as far away from the ruthless Iron Court as he possibly can. But neither of them knows that the Iron Court is already hunting them... The Queen's Court Tabitha's convinced that the answers she needs can only be found in the Otherworld. And when she and Lysander meet a mysterious, handsome faery who promises he can take them straight to the Queen's Court, it seems like all her wishes have come true. But it quickly turns out that the Kingdom of Faerie isn't quite what she expected it to be... Tabitha and Lysander don't know who or what to trust any more. And the closer they get to the Court of the Faerie Queen, the darker and more wicked Faerie seems to grow... This omnibus edition includes the first three books in the River Witch series (The River Witch, The Iron Court, and The Queen's Court), plus exclusive content including a brand new map showing Tabitha's journey across Bretan, a guide to faerie etiquette, tips on defending yourself in case of a faerie invasion, a magical recipe for recreating Tabitha's river at home, and a sneak preview of the first few chapters in the fourth book in the series.

An imperious sultan, an ancient djinni, and a wild princess who wishes to rule... The Sultan of Astaran was promised the greatest beauty the kingdoms had seen in centuries – an accomplished, raven-haired princess who caught the eye of even the desert spirits. Unfortunately for the sultan, he got Zadie instead. With dreams of becoming a powerful sultanah, Zadie never expected the sultan to be quite so haughty and traditional. Or so handsome. She definitely didn’t expect to be dealing with brazen bandits, wily spirits, and mysterious thieves. But Zadie’s determined to prove herself to the sultan and his court. And now she’s stumbled on a secret that might just help her get her wish… The Girl with Seven Wishes is episode 1 in the romantic fantasy serial Desert Nights, a fairytale retelling inspired by Aladdin and Arabian Nights. New instalments in this series of novellas release every 18 days. It’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Rae Carson. Scroll up and one click now to start reading the Desert Nights series today! FREE in Kindle Unlimited.

The Iron Court. Home to thieves, liars, and assassins. And the only place left which knows how to defend against the fae... Tabitha is confident that Lysander can help her find the fabled Iron Court. With him by her side, she's sure they can find the city which her grandmother has told her will keep her safe from the fae. Lysander, on the other hand, is desperate to keep Tabitha from ever reaching the city, and is hurrying her as far away from the ruthless Iron Court as he possibly can. But what neither of them knows is that the Iron Court is already hunting them... The hunters are fast closing in. And if that alone wasn't enough to contend with, Tabitha and Lysander have accidentally drawn the attention of something more ancient and powerful than the Iron Court... Can Tabitha and Lysander find a way to defend themselves against both the Iron Court and the fae? The Iron Court is the second instalment in the River Witch series, a fairytale-inspired fantasy series set in post-technology Britain.

A spirit loose in Kisrabah, a luck-obsessed pirate, and a merchant with a store full of secrets... While Kassim seeks out a merchant to help him uncover the mystery of the Night Diamond talisman, Zadie needs to find someone who can translate the strange script around the djinni’s ring. She soon finds a merchant who claims to be able to help her – but, as always, that help comes at a price… To discover more about Tarak’s past, Zadie is forced to agree to new deals she’d rather not have made. Deals that leave her pursuing dangerous magical creatures through the city’s catacombs, joining forces with a familiar gang of thieves, and risking everything on a game of cards with a pirate... The Palace of Dust and Shadows is episode 4 in the romantic fantasy serial Desert Nights, a fairytale retelling inspired by Aladdin and Arabian Nights. New instalments in this series of novellas release every 18 days. It’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Rae Carson. Scroll up and one click now to start reading the Desert Nights series today! FREE in Kindle Unlimited.

Royal intrigue, wild magic, and slow-burn romance that’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Holly Black. Steal from a prince. Poison a princess. She could win her freedom or destroy a kingdom… With her mysterious gift for potion making, Lira knows she could be more than just a healer in a traveling circus. Her sights have always been set well beyond a life of poverty lining the pockets of circus masters. When Lira’s magical skills attract the attention of two men powerful enough to bring down kingdoms, Lira sees an opportunity to escape. But the freedom she seeks comes at a price… Disguised in the ranks of the fabled Carnival of Stars, Lira travels to the palace, tasked with stealing from a prince, poisoning a princess, and putting an end to a royal engagement. But she soon realizes she’s a pawn in a much bigger game of magic and betrayal. And when she finally meets the prince, Lira must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice in order to prevent a war. Her freedom…or her heart. The Prince and the Poisoner is the first book in the Carnival of Fae romantic fantasy series. If you like complex magical worlds, characters faced with difficult choices, and plot twists you don’t see coming, you’ll love this action-packed series. Welcome to the world of Terentia, where the fae have abandoned the human kingdoms to fight amongst themselves and magic simmers in the shadows… Scroll up and one click to start reading The Prince and the Poisoner today!

A devious djinni, a princess in disguise, and a band of street rats with an enigmatic queen... Zadie needs to warn her sister about the armies closing in on her distant desert town. And she’s used to sneaking out of the palace at home – so she’s quick to find a way to slip out under the nose of the sultan and his vizier. But out on the streets of Kisrabah, Zadie quickly finds herself out of her depth and drawn into the dark dealings of a ragtag band of thieves led by a fierce tattooed queen. She’s soon swept up in a whirlwind of rooftop chases, riddling spirits, and a magical heist for a rare treasure. A treasure that might help her wishes come true inside the palace, too... The Queen of Forty Thieves is episode 2 in the romantic fantasy serial Desert Nights, a fairytale retelling inspired by Aladdin and Arabian Nights. New instalments in this series of novellas release every 18 days. It’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Rae Carson. Scroll up and one click now to start reading the Desert Nights series today! FREE in Kindle Unlimited.

No one returns from Faerie unchanged... but most don't return from Faerie at all... Tabitha and Lysander are out of the Iron Court's sights – for now. Tabitha's convinced that they will be safe if only they can get to the Otherworld, where she hopes she will also finally discover the answers to her questions about the hagstone. And when they meet a mysterious, handsome faery who promises he can take them straight to the Queen's Court, it seems like all Tabitha's wishes have come true. But it quickly turns out that the Kingdom of Faerie isn't quite what she expected it to be... Tabitha and Lysander don't know who or what to trust any more. And the closer they get to the Court of the Faerie Queen, the darker and more wicked Faerie seems to grow... Will Tabitha and Lysander find the answers they're looking for in the Queen's Court? And even if they do – will they be able to return to the human world again afterwards? The Queen's Court is the third instalment in the River Witch series, a fairytale-inspired fantasy series set in post-technology Britain.

The Kingdom of Faerie has been sleeping for centuries, through the ages of iron and metal and glass. But now technology has failed, the digital world is over and, finally, something has disturbed the fae from slumber… Or should I say someone? Tabitha didn’t mean to start it all. She didn’t know what it was that she interrupted when she stumbled across the ritual in the woods. But that night everyone felt something shift, when she unleashed a force so powerful that it echoed across worlds… Now the little folk have begun wreaking havoc, something old and terrible has woken up in the river, and a mysterious thief has come looking for Tabitha. Forced to leave her village in search of the fabled Iron City, home to the only humans who still have any memory of the fae, Tabitha’s only guide to this strange new world is A Compendium of Faerie, a book of fairytales left to her by her mother. Will a simple book of stories be enough to defend Tabitha against this new world of magic? The River Witch is the first in a new fairytale-inspired fantasy series set in post-technology Britain.

Malevolent desert spirits, a cursed city, and a perilous quest for a lost talisman… Thanks to Zadie’s discovery of the missing book page, the sultan has finally agreed she can join him in his search for a lost treasure in a ruined city. Zadie’s ecstatic to be going on an adventure into the desert. She’s convinced this is the first step toward her dreams of becoming a sultanah. But the vizier is determined to show Kassim that Zadie can’t cope. Her own djinni is rebelling and Zadie is struggling to convince an erratic soothsayer to aid their cause. And the fire-spirits that haunt the desert sands seem determined to keep them from ever reaching the city they seek... The Sand Beneath the Stars is episode 3 in the romantic fantasy serial Desert Nights, a fairytale retelling inspired by Aladdin and Arabian Nights. New instalments in this series of novellas release every 18 days. It’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Rae Carson. Scroll up and one click now to start reading the Desert Nights series today! FREE in Kindle Unlimited.

Royal intrigue, wild magic, and slow-burn romance that’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Holly Black. Dangerous magic.Stolen fae artefacts.A kingdom full of secrets...Lira might have escaped the palace with the prince, but she’s no closer to understanding her apparently magical abilities – or the two stolen bowls said to open the way to the fae world. With nowhere else to go, Lira reluctantly agrees to travel north with Kit, to a kingdom she hopes will help her understand more about her magic. But the untrustworthy prince is soon the least of Lira’s problems as she becomes increasingly tangled in kingdom politics, with Royal Houses determined to use her as a thief, a weapon, or even a sacrifice. As forces she doesn’t understand close in around her, Lira must decide who she will put her trust in. The fate of all the human kingdoms depends on it. The Thief and the Throne is the second book in the Carnival of Fae romantic fantasy series. If you like complex magical worlds, characters faced with difficult choices, and plot twists you don’t see coming, you’ll love this action-packed series. Welcome to the world of Terentia, where the fae have abandoned the human kingdoms to fight amongst themselves and magic simmers in the shadows…   Scroll up and one click to start reading The Thief and the Throne today!

They might have escaped the faerie queen... but the Wild Hunt are coming for them... After so long trying to find help for her village, Tabitha can't wait to get back. She's missed the river and her grandmother, and she's sure everyone will be blown away when she shows them the magic she can now use to defend them all. Even if she's a bit anxious about what they'll think of the thief and the fae warrior she's brought back with her... But when Tabitha returns, she finds that the village has changed just as much as she has. And the faerie queen hasn't forgotten that Tabitha stole her favourite fae knight from court... Set in post-technology Britain and based around Celtic myth, the River Witch series is a romantic fairytale adventure of a young woman’s quest to discover who she really is. With the darkness of Holly Black's faerie stories, the adventure of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, and the romantic mythology of Juliet Marillier, dive into the magical world of The River Witch today.

A princess with a secret. A djinni without a past. A love that could save a kingdom... Zadie knows she’s nothing like your typical princess. She spends her days reading, riding, and sneaking out of the palace. But between her beautiful elder sister who’s betrothed to a powerful sultan, and her younger brother who’s heir to the throne, nobody seems to care what she gets up to. Until now, that is. When Zadie helps her sister abandon her engagement to marry for love, it falls to her to play the part of the perfect princess in her place, traveling to the neighboring kingdom of Astaran with the handsome, arrogant sultan she is to marry. But no sooner has she left her home, Zadie faces a whole new set of troubles. Bandits stalk the desert towns, the palace is under threat from an infamous band of thieves, and there are whispers that the sultan searches for more than just a new bride to magically protect his kingdom’s borders. All is not as it seems in Astaran. And it’s fast becoming clear to the palace that this promised princess isn’t all she seems, either. With her secrets piling up, can Zadie prove her true worth to the sultan and his ever-watchful vizier? If she doesn’t, the fate of more than one kingdom hangs in the balance…