Best of
Fairies

2020

Fae's Prisoner


Melissa A. Craven - 2020
    It’s what those outside the prison realm called him when he chose the wrong side in the war of the fae queens. Now, he is the only person in the entire fae world who remembers his dark deeds.The moment Griffin crossed into the prison realm, every fae he’d ever known forgot he existed. Left with nothing—not even his magic—he’s had to survive in a land of eternal darkness where a ruthless king terrorizes villages full of Dark Fae. Creatures with magnificent wings, tails, and horns wander the darkness of Myrkur, forgotten by all who believe this harsh world is one for criminals alone.It’s been nearly ten years, and once again, Griffin is traitor to a king. But this time instead of punishment, Griffin is offered a mission that will take him across the magical barrier into the realms he once called home. His task? Find a way to destroy the magic keeping the Dark Fae inside the prison realm. Riona, the king’s champion, watches Griffin’s every move, forcing him to remain loyal to the dark king even when facing a brother who does not recognize him, an ex-wife who doesn’t know him, and two children that could be the key to everything. Destroying the prison magic will send dangerous fae out into the peaceful realms, and Griffin must decide if maybe this time, becoming a traitor is the right thing to do.

Between (The Chronicles of Between, #1)


L.L. Starling - 2020
    Sasha Pierce hasn’t had a single dream since she was a child…... until she accepts a substitute teaching position in the charmingly witchy village of Old Middleton. Her first dream in twenty-five years ought to be enchanting, but her wonder quickly turns to shock when she realizes that it’s not a dream at all, but an entirely different sort of magic. Catapulted into the fairy tale kingdom of Between through an ancient portal, Sasha’s astonishment is swiftly upgraded to panic when she accidentally performs a supposedly impossible feat and is declared the True Queen of Between … and betrothed to its infuriatingly handsome sorcerer-king. Lorn, Shadow King of Between, is desperate to break free from Between’s clutches. Magically tethered to the ramshackle kingdom, he wages a daily battle to save his disreputable subjects from rampaging magical creatures, sinkholes, and catastrophes of the distressingly lethal variety. To avoid an early grave, he needs an escape plan, not a wife...until he learns that this magicless mortal holds the key to his freedom. Unwilling to leave her world to accept the crown—or the husband—Sasha must race against the clock to disentangle herself from this fairy tale. But her empty throne leaves a dangerous rift between their worlds. As dark forces descend upon Old Middleton, the two must make a choice: work together or unleash fairytale chaos upon their realms. Between is the spellbinding first novel in The Chronicles of Between fantasy series. Filled with feisty, fairytale-savvy heroines, swoon-worthy sorcerers, slow burn romance, morose minotaurs, and bawdy witches it’s a laugh-out-loud fairy tale romp.

Sentenced to Troll Compendium


S.L. Rowland - 2020
    Who says a troll can’t be the hero?Punished for his toxic online behavior, Chad faces a thirty-day sentence of full-immersion therapy designed to improve his anger issues.For his endless trolling in real life, he's forced to play as a forest troll, the most hated race in Isle of Mythos, so that he can finally experience what it's like to be on the other side.To make matters worse, the heroes sent to rid the world of evil aren't heroes at all—they're violent felons on their own twisted paths to redemption.Playing as a monster in a world where it ain’t easy being green, what could possibly go wrong?

A Natural History of Fairies


Emily Hawkins - 2020
     Featuring a gold foil–embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colorful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairies around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about:The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairies have webbed feet.)The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.)Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.)Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic, and many more.)Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles, and even human homes.)Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime.

Queen of Song


J.A. Armitage - 2020
    Not all afters end up happily, sometimes the real adventure starts much later...Halia dreams of a better life, one where she doesn't scrub toilets for the tyrannical Madam at a boarding house with creepy guests. All Halia wants is to make a decent living doing something she enjoys without her employer constantly putting her down.However, when her friend tricks her into attending an open mic night, Halia gets much more than she bargained for.Lorenzo, the bar owner, is convinced Halia has what it takes to become a star, but to do so she must stand up to both Madam and her possessive boyfriend Victor.Can Halia find the strength she needs to change the course of her life?

Realms of Fae and Shadow


Clarissa Gosling - 2020
    Discover magic, romance, and betrayal as you lose yourself in the faerie world...Can a human girl rescue a cursed fae prince before she’s shackled to a dull mortal life?When the heir to the Unseelie Court is confronted with an unsettling fate, does he embrace the dark magic of the crown or turn his back on duty forever?A fae princess is set to inherit a kingdom… only to discover devastating secrets lurking beneath the legacy of her throne.Experience these stories (and more!) unfold as you journey through a portal to Faerie where danger meets beauty and the darkest shadows face the light.If you love brooding royals, glittering courts, and fierce heroines, then you’ll adore this dazzling selection.REALMS OF FAE AND SHADOW is a limited edition collection featuring stories by:Stacey TrombleyKay L MoodyClarissa GoslingTessonja OdetteJoanna Reeder, USA Today Bestselling AuthorAlison Ingleby, USA Today Bestselling AuthorValia Lind, USA Today Bestselling AuthorHanna Sandvig

Fey Touched: Season One


Nicola Claire - 2020
    And what they have to say can be chilling, but not all fairies hear them. Only those blessed by the Old Gods.And the one they call Skilja. Separate.Kara Middleton wasn’t always a fairy. Heck, even now, she couldn’t be called completely Fey. Because the Queen of Ljósálfar made her what she is and what she is…is frightening.A monster.But there is one fairy who is not afraid of Kara and the devastating power she wields as if her very own. For he, too, hears the whispers of the castle walls.And what they tell him is intriguing.But everyone knows, you should never catch the eye of a fairy.Especially if the fairy is the Dökkálfa King. FEY TOUCHED: SEASON ONE was originally published on Patreon as an episodic series. This sought-after tale in the KINDRED UNIVERSE is now available for anyone to read in book format. A full-length novel of approximately 65,000 words, this is the first of many seasons in this new spin-off series to the much-loved KINDRED/MIXED BLESSING MYSTERY WORLDS.  Enjoy!

A New Dictionary of Fairies: A 21st Century Exploration of Celtic and Related Western European Fairies


Morgan Daimler - 2020
    Focusing primarily on the Celtic speaking cultures, with some material from adjacent cultures including Anglo-Saxon and Norse, A New Dictionary of Fairies has in-depth entries on a variety of fairies as well as subjects related to them, such as why we picture elves with pointed ears or where the idea of fairies being invisible comes from. It also tackles more complicated topics like the nature and physicality of the fairy people. Anyone with an interest in the Good Neighbours will find this book a solid resource to draw from.

Reluctant Fae


Margo Ryerkerk - 2020
    He wants me to exploit my ability to influence others and bend their wills for his nefarious purposes.To ensure I do as I’m told, handsome High Commander Nathan keeps an eye on me. Equal parts unbending and fascinating, Nathan’s blind support of the king is both admirable and terrifying. I’m determined to keep Nathan at arm’s length, but it becomes harder and harder, the more time I spend with him. His kindness, strength, and dedication make it impossible not to fall for him.As the king’s demands become crazier and crazier, I must make a choice—bite my tongue to stay in my new home, or go against him and lose everything.

Finding Tinker Bell #6: The Last Journey (Disney: The Never Girls)


Kiki Thorpe - 2020
    After a series of adventures on the mysterious Shadow Island, the girls finally find Tinker Bell! But getting off Shadow Island is not as easy as it seems. Will the Never Girls be able to return to Never Land with their long-lost friend? This is the sixth and final book in the early chapter book series, Finding Tinker Bell, starring the Never Girls! It's perfect for children ages 6 to 9 who love adventure, fantasy--and fairies!Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Lainey dreams of talking to animals.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.Together, they are the Never Girls--four real girls in a fairy's world!

Hellish Fae


A.K. Koonce - 2020
    A monster clawing to get out. I was thrown out of the fae world because of it. But I’m back now. Three brooding demons and a sinful incubus returned me to my sweet little homeland. And I’ll finish what I started all those years ago. Sure, maybe my delicate fae features are twisting into spiraling horns and demonic eyes, but that won’t stop me from righting my wrongs. The Queen of Hell might possess my body but the deadly vengeance in my blood is my own. The Prince will die by my hand for what he's done. All I have to do is make sure the creature at the back of my mind doesn’t kill me first. Hellish Fae is book one of a sexy reverse harem series featuring creatures of heaven, hell, and all the dark fae realms in between. This book contains MFM and MMF themes intended for readers 18 and over. Reading order Hellish Fae Sinless Demons - Releasing soon Book3 - TBA

The Luck Child


Rebekah Shafer - 2020
    Now known only by a faceless reputation as a rogue and fairy aficionado, he wanders ceaselessly with the cat Maugrim as company.Then the king dares order him to eliminate a magical foe in northern waters, and threatens to attack fairy lands if Cabernet refuses. As an increased annoyance, he is saddled with a stiff naval officer, the king’s elderly personal advisor, and the advisor’s nurse, a charming young woman named Rosemary who can inexplicably remember him.Cabernet wants to complete this mission quickly without actually facing the enemy, a dangerous enchantress who nearly killed him before. But sea perils and fearsome monsters blindside his every trick and turn. Moreover, he is somehow growing fiercely attached to the human tag-a-longs.As the enchantress’s deadly net tightens around them, Cabernet must face the terrors of his past in order to save his new-found family--and future.Enjoy this standalone YA fantasy that combines dark whimsy with fairy tale magic, plus a side of Oliver Twist and an enchanting romantic subplot.

Theren (Sacred Oath #6)


Plum Pascal - 2020
    

The Ransom of Miss Coraline Connelly


Alix E. Harrow - 2020
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Finding Fae Artifacts


Isa Medina - 2020
    Bloodthirsty creatures. One scrappy Artifact Hunter to-be.Joining the Magical Artifacts Institute as an artifact hunter has always been my dream job. Problem is, they keep rejecting my applications. So when I find a dangerous Fae artifact stashed in my temp job’s basement, I know I’m about to prove them wrong.Unfortunately, the arrogant stranger who interrupts my find doesn’t agree with my good fortune. Aidan belongs to the Institute and insists on following procedure and confiscating my artifact. He’s welcome to try, but there’s one small problem. Oops, make that two: he’s triggered a binding spell that won’t allow more than a few feet between us, and someone has unleashed a nightmarish Fae hound that’s trying to turn us into lunch.Now I must break the bond, escape the hound, convince Aidan that I’d be the best Institute worker ever, and figure out who’s willing to kill to get to my artifact. Sounds hard? That’s okay—I might be only one-sixteenth Fae, but I’ve got plenty of tricks up my sleeve.Finding Fae Artifacts is the first book in the Magical Artifacts Institute series—a fun, fast-paced Urban Fantasy series featuring tricky magic, plenty of adventure, and an opposites attract slow burn romance.Perfect for fans of Annette Marie, Linsey Hall, Helen Harper, K.M. Shea, and W.R. Gingell.

Wicked Court


May Sage - 2020
    What I am. They had me play the sheep. They had me blend in. They marked me and sealed my power. Now I have my freedom, because everyone who’s ever wanted me confined is dead. I could have changed it. I could have altered the course of fate. I could have saved the unseelie queen. I didn’t. Vlari has always known her place: as far away from court as the unseelie queen can send her. The youngest royal, born in an impoverished household, she endeavoured to earn her keep as an assistant. Her one aspiration? Avoiding the popular crowd of gentry fae who prey on the weak, and their dark, enticing leader, the mysterious Drusk. Until the world implodes around her. She has two options. Fade with rest of the unseelie kingdom, or protect a court that has never cared for her. Disclaimer: Unlike many of May Sage’s novels, Wicked Court is written in first person. Wicked Court is the first volume in a duet.

Letters From Fairyland


Charles van Sandwyk - 2020
    Emma had read some books about fairies which the artist had published and she was writing to ask his advice about the little people who she sometimes could see out of the corner of her eye. She wanted to invite the fairies to come and live in her garden, but she did not know how to make contact with them. One day he received a letter from a little girl in far away England, where the fairies live...

The Secret of the Magic Crystal


Mishea Obiji - 2020
    A somewhat selfish child, named Alana, finds an amazing, glowing crystal in the forest behind her house. That night she has a dream that she is a beautiful fairy.Alana is reluctant to share her magical crystal, but also desperately wants the attention that comes when someone is envious of you, so she shows it to her two best friends, Mae and Samara. They beg her to let them have it for a night, and she finally agrees. Mae takes the crystal home and has her own dream where she is a powerful sorceress. Next, Samara takes the crystal and dreams that she is a mermaid deep in a watery cave filled with treasure. Samara is enchanted by the glitter but the crystal shines a light towards the back of the cave where she sees an old octopus and he shows her a box with a riddle inside. The riddle tells of a mysterious light the octopus will guide them to. When she awakes, she knows that there was something special about the dream and that they must try and find a way to get back to the cave and continue on the journey that has been set before them.Meanwhile, back in the forest a group of city children, who are the victims of a bossy character named Kyron, have come to play. They glimpse an eerie light dash by them and they follow it only to barge in on the dreamy world of Alana, Mae, and Samara. Alana's fanciful dream fades away as if it had never existed in the first place.Only after Alana decides to open her heart and invite the group of city children into the world of the secret crystal does the magic truly begin! But how can all of the children share one crystal happily? They decide to seek the assistance of the old octopus from the cave, who offers them a final riddle, and an amazing out-of-this-world adventure!

Yuletide Revelry


Graceley Knox - 2020
    Snow covers the grounds of the Goblin Kingdom and Yule is just around the corner, along with more surprises than Ever could have anticipated. Between organizing everyone in the castle, wrapping presents, working to thwart any attacks from the Order, and eating as many cookies as possible, Ever and Dare are hard at work making decisions that will impact not only them but others for a lifetime. Join in the revelry as Ever and Dare celebrate their first Christmas together with both of their families coming together as one. Spoiler Alert: This is a holiday-themed short that takes place after Throne of Secrets and is not meant to be read prior to reading books one through three in the Wicked Kingdoms series.

Winter Dreams: A Wicked Lovely Story


Melissa Marr - 2020
    When he met Donia half a century ago, he knew that she would either break his heart or heal it. But Donia failed the test to be his destined queen, and Keenan has lost more than his missing sunlight this time. With the Winter Queen growing stronger every day and centuries of failure, Keenan is ready to quit trying.

Once... Tales, Myths and Legends of Faerie


Ronel Janse van Vuuren - 2020
    Can Faerie and its denizens survive an all-powerful ruler’s pain manifest in natural disasters?Even if they can, the Dark King has schemes of his own and Solitary Fae cannot be trusted to live in peace.As Faerie fractures and the lives of mortals and fae intertwine even more, the lines between what’s right and what’s easy becomes blurry for even the best of them.And nothing is what it seems.Damsels in distress, curses, echoes of faery tales and tragic love affairs swirl together in sixteen stories found in a dragon’s lair by a curious half-fae.Discover their secrets and enter the realm of the fae.Scroll up to buy now!

The Case of the Dragon-Bone Engine (Royal Investigative Service #1)


Galadriel Coffeen - 2020
    It must be something worse, Agent Beka Finley is sure of it. As she and her partner investigate the devastating train crash, she’s convinced the train was sabotaged. But everyone seems bent on persuading her it was an accident. Just like the crash that killed her father six years ago. Determined to protect more lives from the growing unrest between humans and fairies, Beka puts her own life and reputation on the line to find the truth. But that truth might lead to more questions than answers.

Cereal Fairies: Going to see Branma - #1


Stephanie Hazel Evans - 2020
    Hunni and Koko are on an urgent mission to visit their Branma! What does she want? It's a big cereal mystery ..

Summer Bound


Melissa Marr - 2020
    Promoted to Summer Court advisor alongside Tavish, Siobhan suddenly has responsibilities and a chance at romance--until she and Tavish are at odds as they help guide their queen through a life-changing revelation.Aislinn, former mortal and current Summer Queen, thought she'd already faced the most difficult obstacles fate could throw her way. Losing her humanity, becoming a queen, loving someone who spends fifty percent of his time in another world, facing the embodiment of war in a battle, Aislinn is ready to make sense of her new "normal."No one is prepared when the former Dark King, Irial, arrives with a secret that could challenge the delicate balance between the Faery Courts.

Apple


L.S. Johnson - 2020
    Johnson comes a fairy tale retelling about revenge, grief, and healing.In lush, elegant prose, Johnson tells the story of Apple, a thirteenth fairy born for an unknown purpose. A violent encounter with a king changes her life forever, and sets her on a journey that threatens herself, the newborn princess Rose, and the future of the kingdom. But even the darkest promises can have unexpected consequences.Weaving together elements of both popular and obscure tales, Apple is for all of us who found ourselves in the dark woods of pain and grief.

Evie and the Strawberry Balloon Ride


Stefanie Dahle - 2020
    Join Evie and her friends, the flower fairies and creatures of Wildberry Acres, on their magical adventures in this second book in the Evie the Strawberry Fairy series.Evie is determined to win first prize at the Strawberry Fair with her amazing hot-air balloon! But on the way to the competition the creatures of Wildberry Acres need her help. What is most important to Evie: winning or helping others?Through Evie's adventures young readers will learn about the natural world – how plants grow and how all living things are connected. This is a story about creativity, putting others first and helping out. Stefanie Dahle's illustrations are charming, detailed and full of character and fun.

Tales of Ferrês


K.M. Jenkins - 2020
    Very few have entered its depths and survived. Walk alongside our heroes and watch their tales unfold as they enter the Forest of Ferrês. Discover everything from wolves so large they look like full grown ponies, to devil creatures that lurk in the night. Expect the unexpected as you venture into the magical land of Ferrês where not everything is as it seems.

Wild Time


Rose Biggin - 2020
    It’s going to be a big one, and everyone’s invited. The King and Queen of the Fairies arrive into ancient Athens, ready to be guests of honour at the party of the age.There's a gifted new Changeling in town -- a uniquely talented human who’s attracting some attention. Titania has plans, Oberon’s wound up about it, there’s a long night ahead and naturally it all comes down to who does what. The planets have their own ideas, and elsewhere, deep within the forest, we see a leatherworker and part-time male stripper rehearsing a play that’s ahead of its time…This is "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as you've never known it before. A punk revision of Shakespeare's narratives of pleasure and power, WILD TIME is a new world composed of erotic and theatrical acrobatics, taking liberties with Greek gods and literary idols like nothing is sacred. It’s funny, it’s sexy, and you’ve got a front row seat.

A Time of Mourning and Dancing


Abigail Falanga - 2020
    But crippling injury stole his future and war stole his friend. Belonging nowhere and with nothing left to lose, Toph accepts a challenge that could end his life: discover a secret the princesses will do anything to hide.Vicia is a princess, but powerless and in mourning.Her beloved brothers were killed in a war she’s beginning to question. Ever since, she and her eleven sisters have become mere treasure for her stepfather the king to use to barter. A chance meeting with a frightened faery gave a wild hope that they may recover what they’ve lost. But it will cost a dance—and a dangerous secret.Soldier and princess must learn to rely on each other if they are to survive curses, slighted fae, and an enchanted lost land. Something dark and powerful lurks in the mists beyond the dance floor, conducting the steps… and time is running out.A dark fantasy retelling of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.”