Together they’ll restore a divided kingdom—or burn it down—in this new romantasy from USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation LJ Andrews. Lyra Bien intended to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed king in the fortress of Stonegate. Until Roark Ashwood—the prince’s silent guard and rumored killer for the crown—invades her village and uncovers the truth behind the silver scars in her eyes. To save her best friend from death, she’s forced to reveal her abilities, and is immediately claimed by the crown as the next melder.   To be the King’s melder is to be revered and feared in equal measures, but above all it is a slow death sentence. Lyra is determined to find a way to free herself and her friends from bondage. But first she must get more information from the silent, brooding sentry who first took her Roark.   As Lyra gets closer to Roark, she soon learns he’s nothing like she assumed—and in fact everything she needs. The more they work as allies, the harder it becomes to ignore the growing passion between them. After a sinister truth is revealed, Roark and Lyra must choose to stand against all they know, or accept their dark destiny.

My fresh start is finally around the corner—but so is the man standing in the middle of the f*cking road. He could’ve died when I hit him, and his two friends are downright furious. But instead of pressing charges, they offer me a deal: work for them for six months, and they’ll let it go. Their secluded mountain estate is vast and beautiful. Full of stolen artifacts and dark secrets. Atticus, Elijah, and Seven might be equally alluring, but they’re also damaged and dangerous—driven by a thirst for revenge they say I can help satisfy. Only now that they have me, they don’t seem to want to let me go. And it’s not one-sided. Before long, their vengeance becomes my own, and I begin to understand that even if helping them claims my life, it’s too late to turn back now. I can’t guard a heart they’ve already stolen. White Rose Painted Red is a dark romance full of kindle-melting chemistry and possessive, damaged men who will do whatever it takes to get the revenge they crave and keep the girl they never meant to fall for. *This book contains themes and scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Tropes: Psycho golden retriever Who hurt you? Forced proximity Damaged heroes Badass FMC Found family 'F*ck it'

All that glitters in Gemaria is not gold, but diamond, and Jacinth plans to shatter it all. Cut off from her past and living destitute on the streets, Jacinth survives by stealing from those who won’t miss it. When a heist goes wrong and she lands in the hands of the Lord of Ruby Court, she’s offered a deal that would spare her life—along with the unexpected opportunity for vengeance against the man who killed her family. The only catch? She must compete in the traditional Diamond Queen Competition to win the hand of said the High King of Gemaria, before assassinating him. But the competition to become the next Diamond Queen is fierce, and she must face not only the infamous trials, that will test her in ways she never expected, but the eyes of the court stripping away the lies she wears like armor. Yet it’s the disarming king himself who leaves her second guessing the truth she’s built her life upon. Between salacious plots, ruthless assassination attempts, electrifying dances, over the top trials, and a newly ignited love that betrays everything she ever knew, Jacinth’s time in Diamond Court will shatter the glimmering facades ruling Diamond’s court…including her own.Of Diamonds and Vengeance is the first book in The Chronicles of Adamah, an adult fantasy romance series of interconnected standalones that are set in the same world as The Star Queen Chronicles trilogy! Featuring marriage competition, trials, gem magic, alchemy, gem courts, assassination plots, court intrigue, a Thief-Turned-Assassin FMC, and a High King MMC! Trial of the Sun Queen meets Throne of Glass, or a Romantasy Version of The Bachelor! Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Nisha J. Tuli, Clare Sager, and Carissa Broadbent!

A feisty confectioner devoted to crafting delicious treats. A smooth-talking newcomer hellbent on making a name for himself. With the Winter Solstice around the corner, the battle for sugary prestige has only just begun… Owning and operating the best candy shop in Winterhaven, magic and coin used to come easily for sugarplum fairy Lumielle “Lumie” Tarlee, whose magic feeds on the joy of others. That is, until Zephyr Mistfoot moved in across the street and stole all of Lumie’s once-loyal customers. Now with only a sprinkle of magic and old family recipes to her name, Lumie’s scraping by just enough to keep her doors open. Only, Zephyr’s smile is even sweeter than his confections. Despite the not-so-friendly competition between them, Lumie can't stop thinking about her infuriatingly charming rival. With her magic and her family’s shop on the line, losing isn't an option. The coming Winter Solstice and the joy it brings is her last chance to take Zephyr down for good…if she doesn't fall in love with him first. A Rivalry So Sweet is a 10,000 word cozy fantasy romance novelette featuring rivals to lovers romance set in a world with a whimsical and wintry holiday setting. Readers who love short and spicy reads with banter and fierce heroines will devour this sweet treat of a story.

A feisty confectioner devoted to crafting delicious treats. A smooth-talking newcomer hellbent on making a name for himself. With the Winter Solstice around the corner, the battle for sugary prestige has only just begun… Owning and operating the best candy shop in Winterhaven, magic and coin used to come easily for sugarplum fairy Lumielle “Lumie” Tarlee, whose magic feeds on the joy of others. That is, until Zephyr Mistfoot moved in across the street and stole all of Lumie’s once-loyal customers. Now with only a sprinkle of magic and old family recipes to her name, Lumie’s scraping by just enough to keep her doors open. Only, Zephyr’s smile is even sweeter than his confections. Despite the not-so-friendly competition between them, Lumie can't stop thinking about her infuriatingly charming rival. With her magic and her family’s shop on the line, losing isn't an option. The coming Winter Solstice and the joy it brings is her last chance to take Zephyr down for good…if she doesn't fall in love with him first. A Rivalry So Sweet is a 10,000 word cozy fantasy romance novelette featuring rivals to lovers romance set in a world with a whimsical and wintry holiday setting. Readers who love short and spicy reads with banter and fierce heroines will devour this sweet treat of a story.

A Love Lost. A Cursed Touch. An Arranged Marriage. Genevieve Ashcroft can never marry for true love. Not as the Crown Princess of Naseria. Not with the blueblood’s magical gift. Not when her gift is actually a curse that makes any man fall in love after a single caress. And certainly not after Kieran Greenbluff abandoned her, only to die in mysterious circumstances. Two years before her coronation, at twenty-eight, Genevieve makes the practical decision to enter a marriage of alliance. Prince Leland Frostclaw of Icelantica is everything she needs in a Consort– steadfast, diplomatic, and a powerful blueblood. Until Mr. Morris Blackwell, a self-made redblood mining and railway magnate arrives ready to expand his enterprise into Naseria. It only takes one touch, one dance for Genevieve to know Kieran isn’t dead, he’s holding her in his arms. When Kieran vows to ruin Genevieve, and instances of a mysterious rot begin spreading throughout the kingdom, Genevieve must resist the temptations of her treacherous heart and stay true to her duty. But her cursed heart still belongs to Kieran, and it just may betray her all over again.