Lisette Marshall

They call him the Silent Death, because he kills without sound and leaves none capable of speaking in his wake… When the empire’s deadliest fae murderer catches her wielding forbidden magic, twenty-year-old Emelin believes her hour has come. Instead, her inhumanly beautiful captor spares her life, but carries her off on his velvet wings – into the one place from which no human ever returns. The heart of the Fae Isles. The treacherous Crimson Court, where the Mother of faekind has ruled unchallenged over fae and humans for decades. The Silent Death is supposed to be the Mother’s loyal servant, her invincible warrior, her ruthless, soulless killer. But in the shadows he is playing a game of his own, and he needs Emelin’s magic to win it. If she agrees to work with him, she could free all of humanity. But can she trust a fae male with so much blood on his hands? Worse, when his smouldering dark eyes and dangerous secrets reveal glimpses of the heart behind his murderer’s mask… can she trust herself? Court of Blood and Bindings is the first book of the Fae Isles series, an enemies to lovers fantasy romance featuring a strong-willed heroine and a broody, morally grey hero. This adult fae romance is perfect for readers of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout and Raven Kennedy. Note: Court of Blood and Bindings contains a generous dose of smouldering glances, angry yearning, and midnight meetings of the illicit type, as well as other mature themes.

Killing a fae king is hard. Doing so politely is even harder. Briannis Iavi – well-bred lady and accidental assassin – is so close to securing the life of her dreams. All she needs to do is complete one last challenge: make her way into fae territory, sneak into the enchanted halls of Rosethorn Keep, and kill the king of Faerie. But her plan goes disastrously wrong, and Briannis finds herself a captive at her target’s mercy instead. Cursed to a life of loneliness and slow decay, the monstrous fae king seems hell-bent on revenge – and if he can’t hurt the human rulers who sent her, he’ll amuse himself with her instead. Unable to escape his sentient castle or to disobey his commands, Briannis has no choice but to fall back on her sharpest weapon: her wits. Tricking fae is a dangerous game, however. And miles away from the respectable life she thought she knew, even her knives and poisons may not be enough to protect her heart … Bridgerton meets The Cruel Prince in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling. Featuring a tormented hero, an almost-proper heroine, and a castle that’s just trying to help, Curse of the Thorn King is the first in a series of standalone fantasy romances with an overarching plot. Intended for a mature audience.

The war is over… but the trouble is only just beginningThysandra’s world is falling apart. Rebels have overthrown the fae empire she’s served for centuries. Worse, she’s the one who caused the defeat – tricked into treason by her longtime nemesis and romantic obsession, Anaxia, who then promptly abandoned her again, like the empathy-lacking demon she is.Execution by rebels would be a relief at this point.Instead, the bastards name her High Lady of the very court she just betrayed. Punishment or reward, Thys isn’t quite sure.Now she’s supposed to restore order at the Crimson Court… but fae are clamouring for violent revenge. Humans want rights and reparations. There's a sentient mountain causing trouble, and Anaxia is suddenly prancing around the castle again, refusing to leave, and murdering people left and right.Most ridiculously of all, she’s claiming Thysandra is madly in love with her.Agreeing to work together is the only way to restrain the little menace. But when tensions at the court rise to a breaking point, simple cooperation may no longer be enough… Because someone is undermining Thys at every turn. And if she doesn’t soon decide how much she can trust this fickle demon she can’t help but desire, it may just be the death of them both.With Wing and Claw is a steamy sapphic fantasy romance featuring a former villain coming to terms with herself, a stabby demon with no morals but plenty of charm, and lots of deadly court intrigue. It can be read as a standalone, although certain events will be more meaningful for readers of the main Fae Isles series.

A demon craving revenge. A fae looking to prove herself.When Naxi and Thysandra meet in the middle of a battlefield, neither expects a worthy opponent. But with dark pasts and desperate ambitions driving them, peace is not an option … so when Naxi is forced to flee, Thysandra gives chase, bringing them far from the clash of armies.Away from their allies, away from the war they were meant to fight, the true battle begins – one of wits and perilous bargains.Every step of their cat-and-mouse game reveals secrets neither intended to share, laying bare hidden scars and unspoken desires. The deeper they go, the more their bitter rivalry turns into something far more an undeniable, irresistible attraction.And soon demon and fae are no longer just fighting for their lives … but for their hearts.In Love and War is a 20k word companion novella to the Fae Isles series and ends on a HFN. Naxi and Thysandra’s story develops in the background of books 1-4 of the main series, and concludes in book 5, With Wing and Claw. Recommended reading order is to read In Love and War between books 4 and 5.

"Fae wars don't end in surrender." Emelin has finally found the bindings, the key to her victory. But to use them, she needs one last piece of the puzzle … and the only person who can give her that information is a stubbornly silent Thysandra. And an uncooperative captive is the least of Em’s problems. As the Mother prepares to strike, the magical world continues to squabble. Something ominous is plaguing Creon. And Em’s own newfound powers come with a dark side she did not expect, forcing her to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the fate of the world. To find allies and gather the forces they need, Em and Creon have no choice but to face the shadows of their pasts. But when disastrous secrets are revealed and the Mother finally deals her devastating blow … will they still have a future? Queens of Mist and Madness is the thrilling conclusion to Em and Creon’s epic enemies to lovers romance.

“There’s no taming a fae like the Silent Death …” Emelin has escaped the Crimson Court and saved Creon from the Mother’s chains. But her newfound allies bring dangers of their own. Thrown into a world of old feuds and thorny grudges, she needs all her ingenuity to keep the Silent Death safe from his friends-turned-enemies. And the political games of the Alliance are the easy part … Haunted by shadows of his past and magic he never wanted to wield, Creon is slowly losing control of his powers. The only solution may be found outside the buried halls of the Alliance’s stronghold – back within reach of the Mother and her armies hunting for him. Soon Emelin can no longer hide from the war looming over the archipelago. And when her quest for Creon’s safety reveals glimpses of her own mysterious origins, she has no choice but to claim her place on the battlefield … or lose the male she loves forever. Lord of Gold and Glory is book 2 of the Fae Isles series, an epic fae fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout and Raven Kennedy. Note: like the first book of the series, Lord of Gold and Glory is an adult fantasy romance and features plenty of scenes intended for a mature audience.

Stealing from a fae lord is a desperate plan… As a human servant at the Crimson Court, Allie knows better than to anger the fae. Cunning and politics are her tools of survival. But when an unwanted suitor threatens her younger sister, Allie can think of only one way to protect her family… Steal from the fae. Agenor, Lord Protector of the Fae Isles and right hand of the Mother herself, doesn’t expect anything to still surprise him after twelve centuries of life. Finding a taunting note from an anonymous thief in his wardrobe is enough to rouse his curiosity, though. Enough to do the unthinkable – write back. Then he finds out he’s been exchanging letters with a humble human. Worse, a human challenging him to his face. A simple bargain is supposed to teach her a lesson. But the harder he tries to put her in her place, the harder she defies him… Soon their game sparks an unexpected romance – but will even love be enough when their loyalties collide? Heart of Silk and Shadows is a prequel novel to the upcoming Fae Isles series. It can be read as a standalone, but the characters’ journey continues in the main series. Note: this adult fae romance contains a generous dose of smouldering glances, passionate longing, and midnight meetings of the illicit type. It is recommended for a mature audience.

A good princess does not seduce her enemies… but a desperate princess might With her small kingdom teetering on the brink of war, crown princess Viviette hatches a dangerous plan: seduce the enemy diplomats threatening the Peaks and uncover their sinister schemes. An excellent strategy … until she is caught red-handed by her father's loyal Spymaster. Jaghar is a mystery. A menace. A cold and bitter man she's despised all her life. But rather than betraying her to the King, he offers her a bargain: in return for his discretion, she can join his clandestine army of masked spies who use pleasure and seduction to expose their enemies’ secrets. Armed with nothing but cunning and resolve, Viviette delves into his shockingly seductive world of dark desires and intrigue. But the more she learns about the scarred, silver-haired spymaster at the heart of the conflict, the less she can deny the forbidden fire flaring between them … Caught in a tangled web of passion and conspiracies, will their fragile alliance shatter under the weight of their secrets? Or will it be the key to their salvation? Velvet is the first book in the completed Princess & Spy trilogy, a dark and scorching hot fantasy romance for readers who enjoy forbidden love, tormented heroes, and rebellious heroines. Please note: this story is darker and steamier than the Fae Isles books and contains threats of (sexual) violence, mentions of child abuse, and a heroine who doesn't mind using her body to get what she wants. Intended for a mature audience.

He was supposed to kill her, not to melt her iron heart… Steamy assassin fantasy romance ◆ Enemies to lovers ◆ Grumpy / Sunshine The Queen Two years ago she poisoned her violent husband. Now Tamar, Queen of Redwood, rules her kingdom on her own, with an iron fist and a closely guarded heart. Surrounded by scheming nobles, she can never afford to lose control of her court – or of herself. But when an infuriatingly handsome assassin breaks into her room one night, her careful web of authority shatters at once. The Assassin Raised in the treacherous Taavi Empire, Runo knows every rule of survival. Don’t love, don’t get attached. Kill, and live. His newest target may wear a crown, but thanks to a traitor offering him an easy way into her rooms, even the Iron Queen of Redwood will have to make peace with her mortality soon. Except that Tamar turns out to be everything but the easy prey Runo assumed… A Dangerous Alliance But as they play their deadly game of survival, a far greater danger looms. With a nameless traitor now out for both their lives, the queen and the assassin have no choice but to close an uncertain alliance. And as shadows of the past draw them deeper and deeper into a tangle of deceit, sizzling hate turns into something much more dangerous… Iron is the first book of The Queen & The Assassin, a steamy fantasy romance trilogy taking place in the dangerous, passionate world of the Five Kingdoms. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers fantasy and adult fairy tale romances, it tells a story of deadly intrigue, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love.

“You fell in love with a fae executioner. Did you truly think that would end well?” With war looming, Emelin's plan is simple: break the Mother's bindings while her more diplomacy-minded friends persuade the rest of the world to join their rebellion. Unfortunately, their would-be allies are far too concerned about Em’s exact connection to the feared and hated Silent Death. They might risk their lives for the world’s only unbound mage, but they’ll never fight for a fae prince’s puppet. Forced to hide the explosive secret of their love, Em and Creon journey to the plague-cursed continent to learn more about the bindings. But as they face dragons, ruins, and murderous forests in search of the vanished gods, distrust between Creon and their travel companions brings tensions to a boiling point. And if their love may cost them the victory against the Mother … how will Em ever choose between her heart and her duty?

He was supposed to kill her, not to melt her iron heart… The Queen Two years ago she poisoned her violent husband. Now Tamar, Queen of Redwood, rules her kingdom on her own, with an iron fist and a closely guarded heart. Surrounded by scheming nobles, she can never afford to lose control of her court – or of herself. But when an infuriatingly handsome assassin breaks into her room one night, her careful web of authority shatters at once. The Assassin Raised in the treacherous Taavi Empire, Runo knows every rule of survival. Don’t love, don’t get attached. Kill, and live. His newest target may wear a crown, but thanks to a traitor offering him an easy way into her rooms, even the Iron Queen of Redwood will have to make peace with her mortality soon. Except that Tamar turns out to be everything but the easy prey Runo expected… A Dangerous Alliance But as they play their deadly game of survival, a far greater danger looms. With a nameless traitor now out for both their lives, the queen and the assassin have no choice but to close an uncertain alliance. And as shadows of the past draw them deeper and deeper into a tangle of deceit, sizzling hate turns into something much more dangerous… This ebook collection contains all three books of the completed fantasy romance trilogy The Queen & The Assassin. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers romance and female led fantasy, the series tells a story of deadly conspiracies, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love. Note: The Queen & The Assassin is an adult fantasy romance. Featuring a morally grey, vexingly attractive hero and a powerful heroine glad to give up control, it contains generous doses of consensual steam and other mature themes.

He chose not to kill her. Will his life be the price he must pay? The Queen Tamar just wants the world to go back to normal after her guard’s betrayal. Back to the familiar schemes and squabbles. Back to a court she can control. But the dangerously seductive assassin sleeping in her bed won’t be so easily controlled, and his stubborn defiance of her authority isn’t the only threat to her court. The Assassin No one disobeys the Empress of the Taavi Empire without consequences, and Runo is doing far worse than disobey her. But another assassin on his trail isn’t the consequence he expected. Let alone the one infamous Silver Dagger who still has a few personal scores to settle with him… A grudge that doesn’t only put his own life in danger, but Tamar’s too. A vengeful enemy With an old enemy on her way to the Red Castle, the queen and the assassin must once again fight for their lives – and love. But as their secrets grow heavier and their differences turn into disagreements, can they trust each other enough to survive? Silver is the second book of The Queen & The Assassin, a steamy fantasy romance trilogy taking place in the dangerous, passionate world of the Five Kingdoms. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers fantasy and adult fairy tale romances, it tells a story of deadly intrigue, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love.

He came for her gold, then stole her heart instead... THE SPINSTER... Her uncle sent her to the king’s court to find a husband. But four years have gone by, and still no suitable man has asked for Zovinar’s hand… Unable to go home, she spends the many balls waiting for them to be over – until, on the night of the crown prince’s visit, a man she has never seen before steps from the shadows. THE THIEF... Garreth is on a mission. Injustice must be exposed. His banished friends must be found. He needs money, he needs to stay alive – and he certainly doesn’t need a fragile, timid lady to get in his way while he’s fleeing the palace with her friends’ jewellery in his pockets. But after she catches him red-handed, he has little choice but to comply with her wishes and accompany her back to the ballroom. A DANCE WITH DEATH... A single dance. A hurried flight. It should have been their last and only meeting. But their dance has drawn unwelcome attention, and suddenly the spinster and the thief find themselves caught in a web of old lies and new dangers. With a ruthless prince on their trail, the forbidden desire igniting between them may be the least of their troubles… This steamy fantasy romance is available for subscribers of Lisette's newsletter. Sign up through her website to receive a free copy.

She must be a queen. He can never be a king. Viviette never expected to find this much happiness in the shadows of Rock Hall … and now she must lose it all. When her father announces her engagement to the widowed king of another kingdom, she has no choice but to leave the man she was never allowed to love behind and travel to the castle where she is to marry. But something is wrong in the idyllic Riverlands. And when Jaghar hears the news of assassin's on Velvet's trail, not even his loyalty to her father can keep him at Rock Hall. He must protect her, even if he has to follow her deep into foreign territory – and even if it forces him to face the man who’ll take his place by her side. With every step of their journey, new dangers around the corners. A knight with vicious intentions. A palace like a prison. And then there’s the mysterious disappearance of the king’s first wife… With darkness closing in and the desire between them still burning bright, how long can duty hold the princess and the spy apart?

Home hides the deepest shadows of all… Back in Rock Hall, Viviette is finally safe from the man she was supposed to marry. But at home, the danger is coming from within… And just when happiness lies at her fingertips, a brutal murder rips all her hopes and dreams apart, leaving her reeling in a world that will never be the same again. Rock Hall has never held secrets for Jaghar. His masked service has always traced every word, every look, every footstep. But the king’s violent death is a menacing mystery even to him – a mystery that puts the future of an entire kingdom on the line. If he cannot solve it soon enough, not Velvet but her uncle will be crowned the next ruler of the Peaks. With the wrong man about to take the throne and Trystan’s murderer still on the loose, the princess and the spy find themselves tangled in a web of political deceit and deadly revenge. They must play the game well, and play it fast. Because if they fail, they may not only lose their kingdom – but each other too.

He came for her gold, then stole her heart instead... THE SPINSTER... Her uncle sent her to the king’s court to find a husband. But four years have gone by, and still no suitable man has asked for Zovinar’s hand… Unable to go home, she spends the many balls waiting for them to be over – until, on the night of the crown prince’s visit, a man she has never seen before steps from the shadows. THE THIEF... Garreth is on a mission. Injustice must be exposed. His banished friends must be found. He needs money, he needs to stay alive – and he certainly doesn’t need a fragile, timid lady to get in his way while he’s fleeing the palace with her friends’ jewellery in his pockets. But after she catches him red-handed, he has little choice but to comply with her wishes and accompany her back to the ballroom. A DANCE WITH DEATH... A single dance. A hurried flight. It should have been their last and only meeting. But their dance has drawn unwelcome attention, and suddenly the spinster and the thief find themselves caught in a web of old lies and new dangers. With a ruthless prince on their trail, the forbidden desire igniting between them may be the least of their troubles… This steamy fantasy romance is available for subscribers of Lisette's newsletter. Sign up through her website to receive a free copy.

To challenge the Empire is to challenge Death... The Queen Uniting the Five Kingoms against the Taavi Empire was always a risk. But Tamar didn't expect the Empire to take its revenge only on Redwood. And she certainly didn't expect the Empress to make such an impossible demand: for Runo to return to Raulinna before the month is over. The Assassin Runo knows how the Empress's personal enemies die – slowly and painfully. A fate he has no intentions of meeting. But the Empress is not the only one who wants him dead... In the shadows of the Red Castle, Tamar's dukes are playing a dangerous game for power. And he might just be the first thing in their way. A fight against time Old enemies unite. Old secrets resurface. With their allies powerless and their court against them, the queen and the assassin need more than iron and bloodshed to survive. Will even their wit and ingenuity be enough to defy the Empire before time runs out? Gold is the third and last book of The Queen & The Assassin, a steamy fantasy romance trilogy taking place in the dangerous, passionate world of the Five Kingdoms. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers fantasy and adult fairy tale romances, it tells a story of deadly intrigue, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love.