Eight Kingdoms Series by Karen Tomlinson

An ill-fated king. A princess with a damning secret. And an army of phantom witches intent on destroying them both. Returning from war, King Jack Oden and ‍Princess Lyana vow to rebuild the starving kingdom of Rhodainia. When innocent children are found murdered, Lyana must risk all and enter the world of outlawed spell-weavers to seek the culprit... moreAn ill-fated king. A princess with a damning secret. And an army of phantom witches intent on destroying them both. Returning from war, King Jack Oden and ‍Princess Lyana vow to rebuild the starving kingdom of Rhodainia. When innocent children are found murdered, Lyana must risk all and enter the world of outlawed spell-weavers to seek the culprit. As Jack fights for the survival of the kingdom, Lyana’s own secret threatens not only her chance to bring the killer to justice but more bloodshed and war. With every life in the kingdom hanging in the balance, will Jack and Lyana lose themselves and their love in the coming battle? After all, the phantoms are coming and they will annihilate everything to get what they want... Dive into this romantic fantasy and join a cast of fabulous characters who will steal your breath, set your heart pounding and leave you yearning for more as they battle for a better world, a better future and a love that will transcend adversity. Note: The Eight Kingdoms novels are standalone and duology stories set after the events in The Goddess and the Guardians series. As such they are best read after that series but can also be read seperately. It is a YA fantasy series aimed at older YA readers with some cursing and sex. less

The witch war is coming. There is no escape. Fate chose Lyana to be the Wiccan Queen. Now she is being hunted. The veil between worlds is thinning and the Witch princess seeks revenge.Aided by an ancient spirit, an immortal Wiccan lord and an ancient cauldron, Lyana vows to protect the kingdom she has grown to love... moreThe witch war is coming. There is no escape. Fate chose Lyana to be the Wiccan Queen. Now she is being hunted. The veil between worlds is thinning and the Witch princess seeks revenge.Aided by an ancient spirit, an immortal Wiccan lord and an ancient cauldron, Lyana vows to protect the kingdom she has grown to love. To defeat her nemesis, she must harness the ancient power of the Wiccan Queen, including the astonishing ability to travel the astral plane where time means nothing and existence is merely a matter of perspective.Jack should kill Lyana for what she is. It is the law. But he is the king and he has the power to rewrite the law. While Stormguaard prepares for war, Jack searches vast forest lands for the woman he loves. Soon he finds himself battling more than one ancient and vicious enemy to survive.Both Lyana and Jack must face their foes head on. For if the witch princess captures her prize, there will be no going back—for anyone. This is the second book in the Blessed King duology. Dive into this romantic fantasy, set in a vast magical world. Readers of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black, who love all things fae with a good helping of Witches, Wiccans and magic thrown in, will love the tales of The Eight Kingdoms. less