Blood & Shadows Series by Joely Sue Burkhart

A broken queen, a stable hand, and his whip.He found her one night, bleeding and injured after a daring escape from an unknown captor.She didn’t want anyone to know that she was the High Queen of Shanhasson. That someone dared to kidnap her from her own castle. Let alone what she endured. So he kept her secret for three long years.She believes herself to be broken. An empty shell of the queen she could have been, her magic destroyed in that dark cell.But Jakon has never been able to forget her... moreA broken queen, a stable hand, and his whip.He found her one night, bleeding and injured after a daring escape from an unknown captor.She didn’t want anyone to know that she was the High Queen of Shanhasson. That someone dared to kidnap her from her own castle. Let alone what she endured. So he kept her secret for three long years.She believes herself to be broken. An empty shell of the queen she could have been, her magic destroyed in that dark cell.But Jakon has never been able to forget her. He even remained behind in her country when the Keldar envoy returned to the deserts of his homeland, just to occasionally see her again when she visits her stables.He’s willing to do anything to help her overcome the dark terror of her captivity.Even if the Horse Master must bring his whip. less

The Rose of Shanhasson is a superb blend of fully-realized fantasy and scorching romance. Joely Sue Burkhart dropped me into her fantasy world and left me breathless. The Rose of Shanhasson is one of the best fantasy romances I’ve read in years! ~ Larissa Ione, New York Times Bestselling AuthorAs Our Blessed Lady’s last Daughter, Shannari must rule as High Queen or the Green Lands will fall into eternal darkness... moreThe Rose of Shanhasson is a superb blend of fully-realized fantasy and scorching romance. Joely Sue Burkhart dropped me into her fantasy world and left me breathless. The Rose of Shanhasson is one of the best fantasy romances I’ve read in years! ~ Larissa Ione, New York Times Bestselling AuthorAs Our Blessed Lady’s last Daughter, Shannari must rule as High Queen or the Green Lands will fall into eternal darkness. Her destiny is to shine against the Shadow, protect the land and people with her magic, and keep the Blackest Heart of Darkness imprisoned. Her blood is the key, powered by the love in her heart. However, Shannari’s heart is broken, her magic is crippled, and the nobles must have forgotten the dire prophesies, because everyone wants her dead.Only love can restore her magic, but her scars testify how love can be corrupted. So when a barbarian warlord conquers her army and professes a love like no other, Shannari’s first instinct is to kill the mighty Khul. Even worse, one of the Khul’s guards used to be an assassin–a very skilled assassin, if the darkness in the Blood’s eyes is any indication. The same darkness festers deep in her heart and draws her to the wickedly dangerous man as inexorably as his Khul’s unshakable honor. Her weakening heart is not only torn between love and duty, but also between two magnificent warriors.Yet neither warrior will be able to help her when Shadow calls her name.A Complete Reverse Harem Epic FantasyBook 1: Beginning of a menageBook 2: MenageBook 3: Full haremWarning: two of the men in the harem die (one in book 2, one in book 3), though everyone is reunited at the end. less

Shannari has survived her enemies’ plots long enough to return to the Plains with Rhaekhar, but their new life together will not be easy. First, she has to get through a wedding ceremony that will make both him and his personal guard, Gregar, her co-mates…without anyone dying. Since both she and Gregar are Shadowed, that may prove to be an impossible feat.Tensions redouble with her return and Rhaekhar is further away than ever in uniting the Nine Camps of the Sha’Kae al’Dan... moreShannari has survived her enemies’ plots long enough to return to the Plains with Rhaekhar, but their new life together will not be easy. First, she has to get through a wedding ceremony that will make both him and his personal guard, Gregar, her co-mates…without anyone dying. Since both she and Gregar are Shadowed, that may prove to be an impossible feat.Tensions redouble with her return and Rhaekhar is further away than ever in uniting the Nine Camps of the Sha’Kae al’Dan. His enemies have the perfect weapon to use against him: his outlander woman.And no matter how far she is from the political–and deadly–waltz of the High Court, her destiny drags her step by reluctant step to Shanhasson. The road back to Shanhasson is thick with shadows and stained with blood. How many of her loved ones will die in her fight to claim the Rose Crown?A Complete Reverse Harem Epic FantasyBook 1: Beginning of a menageBook 2: MenageBook 3: Full haremWarning: two of the men in the harem die (one in book 2, one in book 3), though everyone is reunited at the end less

Shannari dal’Dainari won the Rose Crown. She has her beloved Khul at her side. Yet shadows crowd closer than ever. Political machinations and assassination attempts have crippled her ability to protect the land and the people. When her children are endangered, she has no choice but to send them to safety.Away from her.Surrounded by grief, danger, and turmoil on all sides, the last thing she needs is another enemy threatening to destroy all she holds dear... moreShannari dal’Dainari won the Rose Crown. She has her beloved Khul at her side. Yet shadows crowd closer than ever. Political machinations and assassination attempts have crippled her ability to protect the land and the people. When her children are endangered, she has no choice but to send them to safety.Away from her.Surrounded by grief, danger, and turmoil on all sides, the last thing she needs is another enemy threatening to destroy all she holds dear. Yet a Black Dragon stirs in the deserts of Keldar. He haunts her dreams, while a Keldari army amasses on her border. When he soars over the Shining Walls of Shanhasson, will she put a knife in his heart…or will Shadow devour her at last with dragon jaws?Love is the greatest gift of all, and sometimes requires the greatest sacrifice. However, love shines in the darkest night. The road is long and hard, but when Shannari reaches her destination, she’ll reunite with all her loved ones she’s lost over the years and find more love and happiness than she’s ever known.A Complete Reverse Harem Epic FantasyBook 1: Beginning of a menageBook 2: MenageBook 3: Full haremWarning: two of the men in the harem die (one in book 2, one in book 3), though everyone is reunited at the end less