Realms of the Covenant Series by Amy Pennza

Beware the shadows. Ever since I was a child, my father taught me to fear the elven kingdom that borders our lands. A place of twilight and falling leaves, the Autumn Court is rumored to be beautiful and deadly. No one knows what kind of creatures live in the thick, undying forests. No one knows what haunts the shadows.But now those shadows have a name. And they’ve come for me... moreBeware the shadows. Ever since I was a child, my father taught me to fear the elven kingdom that borders our lands. A place of twilight and falling leaves, the Autumn Court is rumored to be beautiful and deadly. No one knows what kind of creatures live in the thick, undying forests. No one knows what haunts the shadows.But now those shadows have a name. And they’ve come for me.Captured by the King of Autumn’s cruel bodyguard, Rane Laruthian, I’m carried into the heart of the shadow realm and dumped at the feet of King Andrin himself. As mysterious and dangerous as the shadows he commands, Andrin accuses my father of stealing the heart of Autumn’s power. Forbidden to enter the human realm, Andrin can’t make my father answer for his crimes—so he’ll take his revenge on me.Surrender is unthinkable. I’m not without power, and I’ll do whatever it takes to prove my father’s innocence and win my freedom. But I didn’t realize what kind of revenge my captors had in mind. They’ll collar and keep me, molding me into the perfect weapon. They plan to use me against my father…but not until they use me for their own purposes first.Caught in a web of magic and vengeance, I have to play a dark and seductive game. But when you dwell in the shadows, you discover that nothing is ever as it seems. As the game grows more deadly, I’m forced to question everything—including where I place my trust. And as I grow closer to my captors, I have to wonder if I really want to escape at all. less

Seize the tempest. I’ve spent my life doing just that—harnessing wind and lightning to protect the vulnerable. But I’ve never quite belonged. The son of an elven mother and human father, I straddle two realms: the elven lands where I’m shunned as an outsider, and the human world where I’m viewed as useful but suspect. Forbidden to take a wife or sire children, my service as a celibate knight has given me purpose.But now, I’ve been summoned to dangerous territory... moreSeize the tempest. I’ve spent my life doing just that—harnessing wind and lightning to protect the vulnerable. But I’ve never quite belonged. The son of an elven mother and human father, I straddle two realms: the elven lands where I’m shunned as an outsider, and the human world where I’m viewed as useful but suspect. Forbidden to take a wife or sire children, my service as a celibate knight has given me purpose.But now, I’ve been summoned to dangerous territory.When the lords of the Spring Court ask me to aid in their battle against the monsters that threaten both of our worlds, I answer the call—and step into a whirlwind of duty and desire. The politics of the Spring Court are as volatile as the storms that surround the kingdom. But my forbidden attraction to King Tanyl poses the most risk. As charming and gallant as I remember, he draws me like a parched man to water. And when I meet his alluring queen, I find myself entangled in a web of powerful magic I’m ill-prepared to resist.Torn between piety and desire, I must fight a war on two fronts. As the monsters multiply and Tanyl’s crown is threatened by enemies from within, I’ll risk everything to help my friend and his wife. But as blood flows and betrayal comes from an unexpected source, I’m confronted with a bitter truth. I can keep my life, my vows, or my heart—but I can’t keep all three. And when the storm finally passes, I might end up losing everything. less

Summon the sun. As the most powerful luminancer in a generation, I’m eager to wed the man of my dreams and finally ascend the Summer Throne. But the man I thought I wanted didn’t want me. Betrayed on my wedding night, I’m stripped of my power and shipped to the human kingdom. With a magical gag preventing me from revealing my true identity, I’m at the mercy of my new human handlers.And my handlers have devious plans for me. Once, I wielded sunlight like a weapon... moreSummon the sun. As the most powerful luminancer in a generation, I’m eager to wed the man of my dreams and finally ascend the Summer Throne. But the man I thought I wanted didn’t want me. Betrayed on my wedding night, I’m stripped of my power and shipped to the human kingdom. With a magical gag preventing me from revealing my true identity, I’m at the mercy of my new human handlers.And my handlers have devious plans for me. Once, I wielded sunlight like a weapon. Now, I’m imprisoned in a vast gladiator arena, where survival means fighting for the entertainment of bloodthirsty nobles. My only solace—and best chance of survival—is my unexpected friendship with two of my fellow gladiators.  Nikolas and Dain couldn’t be more different. One quick and roguish, the other silent and strong, they help me navigate the twisted underworld that lies beneath the arena. Under their tutelage, I spend my days conquering opponents—and my nights surrendering to a sweeter kind of conquest.  Still, I’m meant for more than the gladiator arena. When my powers unexpectedly begin trickling back, the men and I uncover a dark secret: the arena’s fighters are fueled by magic—and it may hold the key to restoring my strength and reclaiming my crown. With escape within my grasp and two loyal allies by my side, I’m ready to seize my destiny.But no one ends up in the arena by chance. And power can corrupt even the purest intentions. As I fight for my freedom, I begin to question whether Nikolas and Dain have their own agenda. Will secrets be my undoing, or will I win my kingdom only to lose my heart? less