From Alex Aster, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark series, comes her first adult romantasy. Enter the world of Starside, where swords wield magic and power is not inherited...but claimed. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals—the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest to access a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only vengeance. As a child, a goddess set fire to her village, killing her family. Aris isn’t after the gods’ magic—she’s going to kill them. First, she must survive the Culling, the king’s deadly competition to choose his fifty challengers. An orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice, Aris doesn’t have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords—ones that contain power—are not inherited or bought, they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor—but a target. Getting past the gates is only the beginning. Starside is deadlier than it seems. If the ancient creatures, magic-wielding beasts, and bloodthirsty immortals weren’t dangerous enough, a new peril has even immortals fearing what rises from the ground at night. With a blade most would kill to claim, Aris can’t trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious king’s guard who betrayed her years ago—and who may now be the key to her survival. But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family’s death. And when it’s revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what’s coming…

The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals. Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance. When Iris and Attie are given another chance to report on Dacre’s movements, they both take the opportunity and head westward once more despite the danger, knowing it’s only a matter of time before the conflict reaches a city that’s unprepared and fracturing beneath the chancellor’s reign. Since waking below in Dacre’s realm, Roman cannot remember his past. But given the reassurance that his memories will return in time, Roman begins to write articles for Dacre, uncertain of his place in the greater scheme of the war. When a strange letter arrives by wardrobe door, Roman is first suspicious, then intrigued. As he strikes up a correspondence with his mysterious pen pal, Roman will soon have to make a decision: to stand with Dacre or betray the god who healed him. And as the days grow darker, inevitably drawing Roman and Iris closer together…the two of them will risk their very hearts and futures to change the tides of the war.

She wasn’t supposed to survive… Far down the line of succession, Leita was perfectly unremarkable amongst her powerful family. That was, until the line was extinguished in a single night. Now the last of the royal fae, Leita must wear the crown she stole and break her people of their subsistence on magic. Surrounded by suspicious courtiers and a capital in ruins, Leita's only solace is a seer's promise—that her dream of love and a family will someday come true. Everyone wants him dead… All Attalus Princeps wants is to live—not the simplest thing when his eldest brother is the cruel king of dragons. Being the affable, carefree one of his many siblings has kept Attalus alive; no one bothers plotting with or against him, and that’s just fine. Except, now someone has. Or, that’s what the king thinks, and there’s no reasoning with him. Flight is a wounded Attalus’s only hope. But the fates must have a sense of humor, for even as he lays dying, the life he knew reduced to ash, he finds himself exactly where he needs to be. With her. A love forged in fire and fate… Leita isn’t what the faelands needs but all it has. This dragon claiming to be her mate isn’t what she imagined nor wished for. But she’ll have what she was promised, and no fae, no ancient magic, not even an enraged dragon king will take it from her. Fans of Grace Draven, Ruby Dixon, and SJM will love this epic, steamy monster romance story! Check sewendelauthor.com for content and trigger warnings. Mature content intended for readers 18+. Book 6 stands on its own but will best be enjoyed after Faeling.

Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen—Persephone, Goddess of Spring. Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. Hades finds himself faced with the impossible—proving his future bride wrong. Despite his efforts, there are forces who wish to keep the two apart and Hades comes to realize he will do anything for his forbidden love, even defy Fate.

My name is Olivia Viotto. And five years ago, I was murdered by my three best friends. Only, they didn’t finish the job. Now, I’m back as an undercover agent, eager to tear their world apart. Confronting my past was never on my to-do list. Neither was going undercover as a man, returning to my hometown, or unravelling the skeletons in everyone's closet. But here I am. Five years ago, I died. Almost. How's that phrase go? What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. So, I got stronger. From the fiery remains of tragedy, a guardian angel saved me, resuscitating and bringing me into the underbelly of a super secret government agency, where I healed my body and mind. Yet the scars of that night never faded. For years, I trained and brought down the bad guys. One person at a time. Now, it's their turn. My ex-best friends. Huxley. JJ. Mack. The three boys I loved with all my heart who betrayed me in the worst possible way. My mission? Go deep undercover, posing as a new male student named Oliver. Watch my ex-best friends. Infiltrate their frat to become a member and earn their trust. Because something fishy is happening at Greenwood University. Murder. Mayhem. Missing people. The list is endless in a sea of snakes. Until it all goes impossibly wrong, my identity and life are at risk every step I take, and the bad guys are closing in. I'm forced to lean on the very people I swore vengeance on. Nothing is ever as it seems. Lies are everywhere. But I’m here to uncover it all.*************The Deceptions is book one of a possibly four-book series.***The Deceptions is a full-length, mature, contemporary, new adult romance. Full of love, spice, and betrayal. This book is meant for a mature audience and is recommended for 18+.****The Deceptions is a whychoose novel, meaning the FMC has more than one love interest and doesn't have to choose. FMMMMM