Wicked Fae Series by Stacey Trombley

In a ruthless competition of blood and magic, attraction to the enemy may be the biggest weakness of all.I am Caelynn of the Shadow Court, banished to the human realm for killing a fae prince in my youth. But when I learn my homeland is in peril, I strike a bargain.The Trial of Thorns will decide a champion to save the realm from a terrible plague, and secure the winner fame and fortune. I could care less about the money or notoriety--I'm playing for freedom. If I win, I will earn a full pardon... moreIn a ruthless competition of blood and magic, attraction to the enemy may be the biggest weakness of all.I am Caelynn of the Shadow Court, banished to the human realm for killing a fae prince in my youth. But when I learn my homeland is in peril, I strike a bargain.The Trial of Thorns will decide a champion to save the realm from a terrible plague, and secure the winner fame and fortune. I could care less about the money or notoriety--I'm playing for freedom. If I win, I will earn a full pardon. And I intend to win.But I don’t account for Reveln being one of my opponents. We've got...history. And ten years later, he's even hotter than I remember. Oh, right, he also hates me.Only one of us can win, and Rev will do everything in his power to make sure I don’t make it out of the trials alive.Because ten years ago, I killed his brother.And Reveln never forgets.TRIAL OF THORNS is the first book in the WICKED FAE series, featuring kick-ass women, fated mates, and a slow burn, enemies to lovers romance. Readers of Holly Black's Cruel Prince, Sarah J Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses and Audrey Grey's Evermore Academy will love this book! less

The trials changed everything.Before the trials I was Rev, the beloved prince of the Luminescent Court. Now I'm a bastard hiding in plain sight, not even sure I'm worthy of my title as prince. Before the trials, Caelynn of the Shadow Court was my sworn enemy. But now that I know why I'm so drawn to her, she terrifies me more than she ever could as an enemy. Our intense friendship makes her all the more dangerous.This time, it's the Schorchedland's turn to spill blood and expose terrible secrets... moreThe trials changed everything.Before the trials I was Rev, the beloved prince of the Luminescent Court. Now I'm a bastard hiding in plain sight, not even sure I'm worthy of my title as prince. Before the trials, Caelynn of the Shadow Court was my sworn enemy. But now that I know why I'm so drawn to her, she terrifies me more than she ever could as an enemy. Our intense friendship makes her all the more dangerous.This time, it's the Schorchedland's turn to spill blood and expose terrible secrets. Only one of us can enter through the cursed walls and return with the cure that will save the realm, but there are assassins out for both of our heads, and their reach doesn't stop once we pass the gates to the fae-hell. It will take both of us to complete this impossible task. And that beautiful shadow fae I'd sworn to kill? She'll sacrifice anything to save me.Even herself. _________________________Curse of Thorns is the anticpated second installment of the WICKED FAE series, a slow burn paranormal romance perfect for fans of Lindsey Hall, Audrey Grey and Holly Black, less

My fated mate is hated by the entire realm and I’ll make it my life’s mission to change their mind.I am Reveln, the fae prince who’s brother was killed by a shadow fae assassin years ago. The whole realm expects me to hate my brother’s killer, and I did— for a very long time.But now that I know the full story, now that Caelynn and I have been to hell and back together—literally— I’ll do anything to keep her safe.But the realm does not see what I see... moreMy fated mate is hated by the entire realm and I’ll make it my life’s mission to change their mind.I am Reveln, the fae prince who’s brother was killed by a shadow fae assassin years ago. The whole realm expects me to hate my brother’s killer, and I did— for a very long time.But now that I know the full story, now that Caelynn and I have been to hell and back together—literally— I’ll do anything to keep her safe.But the realm does not see what I see. And now that I’m named High Prince, I have expectations to uphold, a plague to end and an evil monster to hunt down. I need Caelynn’s help, whether the leaders of the kingdoms like it or not.So between parades and balls held in my honor, I work with the incredibly beautiful shadow fae assassin to save the realm from the evil still haunting us.The Queen is convinced I must let my mate go for good—but that is one sacrifice I refuse to make. less

How do you beat an ancient monster? Release a bigger one.I thought I'd lost every one of my dreams ten years ago, but I got a new chance when I entered the Trials. With every renewed hope, though, has come more hardship and the Night Bringer has made it very clear that he will not allow me keep any happiness.When shadow rebels attack the Crystal Court, injuring a good friend of mine in the process, I know the Night Bringer is behind it... moreHow do you beat an ancient monster? Release a bigger one.I thought I'd lost every one of my dreams ten years ago, but I got a new chance when I entered the Trials. With every renewed hope, though, has come more hardship and the Night Bringer has made it very clear that he will not allow me keep any happiness.When shadow rebels attack the Crystal Court, injuring a good friend of mine in the process, I know the Night Bringer is behind it. He's beginning a campaign to destroy my beloved court and my friends alike.He's promised to take away everything precious to me, bit by bit. And I believe him.So that just means I'll just have to kill him first and I know what I need to do. In order to kill a monster, I'll have to unleash a stronger one. less