Humans vs Fae Series by Charlotte Royalin

An overbearing father, pressures of an arranged marriage, and an ill mother are far too much for Penelope Rose to handle. She wants the freedom to make her own choices in life, and finds escapism through storybooks about faeries. Magical, benevolent creatures that grant wishes to humans. While Father Acaba and the priesthood say they're savage beasts, bent on the destruction of mankind... moreAn overbearing father, pressures of an arranged marriage, and an ill mother are far too much for Penelope Rose to handle. She wants the freedom to make her own choices in life, and finds escapism through storybooks about faeries. Magical, benevolent creatures that grant wishes to humans. While Father Acaba and the priesthood say they're savage beasts, bent on the destruction of mankind. But which is true? Penelope finds her answers at the gallows, where two captured faeries are brought forth in chains. And one seems to take an unusual interest in her. She hopes he will be the key to adding some adventure to the mundane life of nobility, but what does he really want with her? Why does he come to her in her dreams? And why does he remain imprisoned underneath the Alabaster Temple? less

'Alphonse remained lying on his back, blade in front of him, ready to counter whatever attack was to come next. But could he? Could he defend himself from high fae? I was able to keep my bow in my grasp, nocking it now once again. "Stop it! Stop it both of you!" I cried out. This isn't how things were supposed to be.' The books lied. Fae were not benevolent. They did not grant wishes. Penelope Rose is captured by the courtless creatures... more'Alphonse remained lying on his back, blade in front of him, ready to counter whatever attack was to come next. But could he? Could he defend himself from high fae? I was able to keep my bow in my grasp, nocking it now once again. "Stop it! Stop it both of you!" I cried out. This isn't how things were supposed to be.' The books lied. Fae were not benevolent. They did not grant wishes. Penelope Rose is captured by the courtless creatures. Solitary faeries that live beyond the rule of Seelie Queens and Unseelie Lords. She must assimilate into their society until she is returned home to Orléa. To her surprise, Penelope finds friendship with some, a kinship with few, and her feelings for Vethari seem to blossom beyond control. When the humans finally come for her, she will be forced to choose a side. But which one is the right choice? less

Once more, Penelope Rose finds herself in her home city of Orléa. Although this time around, as a captive delivered alongside the Solitary fae. Faariin, the leader of these courtless creatures, has no magick of his own thanks to her brash decisions, and it will be up to her to find a way to free them both. However, one major obstacle stands in their way. Vethari. He finally shows his face after the massacre of his own people. This time next to another figure of power... moreOnce more, Penelope Rose finds herself in her home city of Orléa. Although this time around, as a captive delivered alongside the Solitary fae. Faariin, the leader of these courtless creatures, has no magick of his own thanks to her brash decisions, and it will be up to her to find a way to free them both. However, one major obstacle stands in their way. Vethari. He finally shows his face after the massacre of his own people. This time next to another figure of power. One that Penelope recognizes all too well. Father Acaba. Will she continue to fall for the wiles of Vethari as he uses her as his pawn to supposedly unite human and fae together? Or will she find a way to escape with Faariin? How will they stop Vethari's plans that continue to grow more dastardly? less