Arranged Marriages of the Fae Series by Barbara Kloss, Meg Cowley, Tessonja Odette, Sarah K.L. Wilson

Raquel never expected to marry a bear. To be fair, Prince Edom wasn’t actually a bear, but it was impossible to see his face through his mess of wild hair. Not that she needed to see his face. In fact, it was probably better that she didn’t.Because she was going to kill him.It had been seven years since Prince Edom had galloped off with her best friend through the magicked veil, and taken her into his magicked kingdom... moreRaquel never expected to marry a bear. To be fair, Prince Edom wasn’t actually a bear, but it was impossible to see his face through his mess of wild hair. Not that she needed to see his face. In fact, it was probably better that she didn’t.Because she was going to kill him.It had been seven years since Prince Edom had galloped off with her best friend through the magicked veil, and taken her into his magicked kingdom. Seven long years of resolve, of hard work and training, so that Raquel would be ready for this day: the day she would exact vengeance upon Prince Edom, for all the brides he’d stolen.For all the brides he’d murdered.Raquel vowed she would be the last, but she wasn’t prepared for what lay on the veil’s other side. It was not the lush and magnificent kingdom from the stories of her youth, and, as it turned out, its prince was not what she’d expected either.No, Prince Edom was not what she’d expected at all.Married by Treachery is book 5 in the Arranged Marriages of the Fae series, and stands as a prequel to an upcoming full-length standalone novel. less

She will wed a fae sorcerer to save her mother's life. He will kill her on Starfall night to save himself.Venya’s mother is dying—and Venya’s only remaining option is to bargain with a feared fae sorcerer, Kassimir the Dark, for a cure. She is desperate enough to do anything—or so she thinks, until Kassimir asks an impossible price.Kass is no ordinary fae sorcerer. There's a demon bound to his heart, and the bonds are breaking... moreShe will wed a fae sorcerer to save her mother's life. He will kill her on Starfall night to save himself.Venya’s mother is dying—and Venya’s only remaining option is to bargain with a feared fae sorcerer, Kassimir the Dark, for a cure. She is desperate enough to do anything—or so she thinks, until Kassimir asks an impossible price.Kass is no ordinary fae sorcerer. There's a demon bound to his heart, and the bonds are breaking. When they shatter on Starfall night, the demon will kill him—unless he can find a sacrifice to take his place. When a desperate elf maiden arrives upon his doorstep, an arranged marriage is the perfect ruse to keep her.Venya finds Kass to be the opposite of the wicked necromancer she expected, and Kassimir cannot help but soften in the face of the shy elven librarian who unlocks his heart. Something forbidden and dangerous blooms between them—but the deadline of Starfall approaches, and Kassimir cannot evade the demon's lust for vengeance.A terrible betrayal looms, and one is doomed to die on Starfall night unless fate itself can be defied by love.Married By Starfall is a standalone enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance (guaranteed HEA and fade to black heat level) set in the existing Altarea world and featuring characters from the Chronicles of Pelenor and Darkness of the Living Forest series.Married By Starfall is book six in the Arranged Marriages of the Fae series. less

She’s a pampered princess. He’s a dark prince cloaked in secrets.Their union could unify their kingdoms…or end in ruin.Though she is heir to the throne, Princess Elena lives a pampered and sheltered life. Carefree and unaware of the dangers surrounding her kingdom, she has never learned how to navigate hardships or be a leader to her people, always allowing her parents to rule... moreShe’s a pampered princess. He’s a dark prince cloaked in secrets.Their union could unify their kingdoms…or end in ruin.Though she is heir to the throne, Princess Elena lives a pampered and sheltered life. Carefree and unaware of the dangers surrounding her kingdom, she has never learned how to navigate hardships or be a leader to her people, always allowing her parents to rule.But when the humans declare war on her kind, Elena is blindsided by a sudden and startling marriage arrangement to none other but the Dark Prince himself. Horrified by this turn of events, Elena promises to do what is necessary, but that doesn’t mean she has to be happy about it.Though Prince Tynan begrudges the arrangement, he’s willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his kind. Even if it means aligning himself and his kingdom with the prejudiced Light fae and their pampered princess.So why does his magic stir beneath his skin the moment he sees her? And why is she so drawn to the dark fae she’s supposed to hate?Married by Wind is Book 7 in Arranged Marriages of the Fae.Arranged Marriages of the Fae is a multi-author series of romantic fantasy stand-alone short novels, designed to be read independently. Together, they approach the theme of arranged marriages in fae fantasy from a variety of different angles and tones and offer complete romances while also allowing the reader to enjoy a variety of tones and approaches. Perfect for romantic fantasy readers with busy lives who love swoony romance. less

She’ll marry a prince if she must.But fall in love?Never.The first time Amelie Fairfield fell in love, she started a war. Now, the part-human, part-fae fashion designer has sworn off romance to focus on her career. But when her name makes headlines in the worst possible way, there’s only one thing she can do to escape scandal—marry a human prince and make everyone forget about the career-killing rumors.To solidify peace between the humans and fae, Prince Albert must take a fae bride... moreShe’ll marry a prince if she must.But fall in love?Never.The first time Amelie Fairfield fell in love, she started a war. Now, the part-human, part-fae fashion designer has sworn off romance to focus on her career. But when her name makes headlines in the worst possible way, there’s only one thing she can do to escape scandal—marry a human prince and make everyone forget about the career-killing rumors.To solidify peace between the humans and fae, Prince Albert must take a fae bride. As sister to the fae queen, Amelie is the perfect candidate. If only she could say the same for the rakish prince she’ll have to marry. At least his devilish charm and good looks keep society fixated on him and not her.But scandal becomes the least of Amelie’s worries when she embarks upon an engagement tour. She’ll need to convince the aristocracy that her arranged marriage is a true love match…without falling in love. Just when she thinks she has it all under control, the prince reveals a secret that suggests he might not be the man she thought. In fact, he might not be a prince at all…Can Amelie juggle a world of fashion, unexpected espionage, and dating her not-so-fake fiancé? Or will her closed-off heart prove to be her biggest hurdle yet?Married by Scandal is the third book in the Arranged Marriages of the Fae series, a multi-author collaboration of romantic fantasy stand-alone novellas, designed to be read independently. Together, they feature arranged marriages in fae fantasy and offer complete romances while also allowing the reader to enjoy a variety of tones and approaches. Perfect for romantic fantasy readers with busy lives who love swoony romance.Married by Scandal is set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy and the Entangled with Fae series. Journey back to Faerwyvae or start your adventure here for the first time! less

He’s a Prince bound by duty.She’s his brother’s fae bride.Until fate intervenes.Lady Roisin knew her fate was to marry a human prince, helping to heal the rift between the humans and the fae. Luckily, she fell desperately in love with her betrothed, the dashing heir to the Vellanian throne, Prince Alrec. One day soon, she will be his queen. A day Roisin has been looking forward to for as long as she can remember... moreHe’s a Prince bound by duty.She’s his brother’s fae bride.Until fate intervenes.Lady Roisin knew her fate was to marry a human prince, helping to heal the rift between the humans and the fae. Luckily, she fell desperately in love with her betrothed, the dashing heir to the Vellanian throne, Prince Alrec. One day soon, she will be his queen. A day Roisin has been looking forward to for as long as she can remember.As the king’s youngest son, Prince Caiman knew his fate was to live in his older brother Alrec’s shadow. One day soon, Alrec will be crowned king. A day Caiman has been dreading for as long as he can remember.When tragedy strikes the kingdom, Caiman is forced to ascend to the throne in his brother’s stead. But becoming King of Vellana means upholding the alliance with the fae by marrying his brother’s betrothed. And marrying a woman who has despised him for years cannot end in happily-ever-after . . .Married by Fate is book 2 in the Arranged Marriages of the Fae, a multi-author collaboration of stand-alone novels. less

A cursed lamp, a mortal woman, the god of wind, and an arranged marriage that could devastate their hearts.When sand devils attack Ulika’s tribe and destroy her home, she travels to fae mountain to ask for help.When she arrives, she accidentally traps the Wind in a lamp and binds herself to him.In his fury, he takes her to the hall of the gods to ask the spirits to sever the bond between them... moreA cursed lamp, a mortal woman, the god of wind, and an arranged marriage that could devastate their hearts.When sand devils attack Ulika’s tribe and destroy her home, she travels to fae mountain to ask for help.When she arrives, she accidentally traps the Wind in a lamp and binds herself to him.In his fury, he takes her to the hall of the gods to ask the spirits to sever the bond between them.The spirits aren’t keen to help and decide the binding is a perfect opportunity to teach the Wind a lesson.He and the mortal girl are bound together until he helps her rid the desert of the sand devils.Obstacles arise as the two work together, but as time passes, they discover one truth.Even though a mortal and an immortal don’t belong together, perhaps their love can break all curses.Read the origins of the first jinn, set in the magical land of Nomadia, where forbidden love has the possibility of changing the future forever.Arranged Marriages of the Fae is a multi-author series of romantic fantasy stand-alone short novels, designed to be read independently. Together, they approach the theme of arranged marriages in fae fantasy from a variety of different angles and tones and offer complete romances while also allowing the reader to enjoy a variety of tones and approaches. Perfect for romantic fantasy readers with busy lives who love swoony romance. less

He's a knight bound by honor. She's a sacrificial bride. Their love cannot be.When Sir Oakensen is asked to retrieve the king's illegitimate daughter to be offered in a marriage of peace with the fae, he is hoping for nothing more than a hot meal and to keep his men alive.When Iva is told that her fate is not in the kennels raising the king's dogs, but rather to be the bride of an enemy king, she thinks her life is over.Neither of them expects love... moreHe's a knight bound by honor. She's a sacrificial bride. Their love cannot be.When Sir Oakensen is asked to retrieve the king's illegitimate daughter to be offered in a marriage of peace with the fae, he is hoping for nothing more than a hot meal and to keep his men alive.When Iva is told that her fate is not in the kennels raising the king's dogs, but rather to be the bride of an enemy king, she thinks her life is over.Neither of them expects love.Pursuing it could threaten two nations finally on the verge of peace.Married by War is the fourth book in the series Arranged Marriages of the Fae - a multi-author series of romantic fantasy stand-alone short novels, designed to be read independently. Together, they approach the theme of arranged marriages in fae fantasy from a variety of different angles and tones and offer complete romances while also allowing the reader to enjoy a variety of tones and approaches. Perfect for romantic fantasy readers with busy lives who love swoony romance. less