Court of Bones and Ash Series by Layla Harper

He's a Fae king with everything to lose.She's the human outlaw who can bring him down.For three hundred years, the four kingdoms have watched me from afar, anticipating the day I succumb to the bloodlust that once ruled my ancestors. Now a human woman has crossed into my borders.Fae law dictates I kill her. But she's not just any human.She's my fated mate.Is this my destiny, or a clever trap? Only time will tell, but either way, I’m cursed... moreHe's a Fae king with everything to lose.She's the human outlaw who can bring him down.For three hundred years, the four kingdoms have watched me from afar, anticipating the day I succumb to the bloodlust that once ruled my ancestors. Now a human woman has crossed into my borders.Fae law dictates I kill her. But she's not just any human.She's my fated mate.Is this my destiny, or a clever trap? Only time will tell, but either way, I’m cursed.Publisher's Note: Fae King's Temptation is book one in the Court of Bones and Ash serial, an M/F steamy romance between one growly Fae king and his fated mate. All books must be read in order. But beware. Cliffhangers abound. If vertical drops make you dizzy, it may be best to wait until the series is complete. less

A growing bond.A world that would see it destroyed.Keeping Kyra in Alfhemir will endanger her life. If I had thought a future with her was possible, the norn’s shenanigans have wrecked that hope. I cannot let my burgeoning desires endanger my mate, and I refuse to let my world consume her.So I ignore the budding ache spreading across the center of my chest. A half-blood king cannot afford weakness. Already I have made too many mistakes. Mistakes that have jeopardized my subjects and my kingdom... moreA growing bond.A world that would see it destroyed.Keeping Kyra in Alfhemir will endanger her life. If I had thought a future with her was possible, the norn’s shenanigans have wrecked that hope. I cannot let my burgeoning desires endanger my mate, and I refuse to let my world consume her.So I ignore the budding ache spreading across the center of my chest. A half-blood king cannot afford weakness. Already I have made too many mistakes. Mistakes that have jeopardized my subjects and my kingdom. Mistakes I will gladly make again if means my mate reaches her Earth unharmed.Yet, with each day that passes, I hunger for more than the physical. I hunger for her voice. Her laugh. The tenderness she bestows with her eyes. The quick wit she showers with a sassy flip of her brow.I hunger for it all.Publisher's Note: Fae King's Hunger is the second installment in the Court of Bones and Ash serial, an M/F steamy romance between one growly Fae king and his fated mate. All books in this series are meant to be read in order. But beware, cliffhangers abound. If vertical drops make you dizzy, it may be best to wait until the series is complete. less

A blossoming love threatened…The journey to the fabled lands of my ancestors is wreathed in unforeseen dangers. I will slay any who dare harm my precious càirdeil. There is nothing I will not do—no sacrifice too great—to keep her safe... moreA blossoming love threatened…The journey to the fabled lands of my ancestors is wreathed in unforeseen dangers. I will slay any who dare harm my precious càirdeil. There is nothing I will not do—no sacrifice too great—to keep her safe.But is my formidable strength enough against the insidious enemy who lies in the shadows, waiting to strike?Or will my desire prove to be our greatest downfall yet?Publisher's Note: Fae King's Sacrifice is the third installment in the Court of Bones and Ash serial, an M/F steamy romance between one growly Fae king and his fated mate. All books in this series are meant to be read in order. But beware, cliffhangers abound. If vertical drops make you dizzy, it may be best to wait until the series is complete. less

Will love be enough to save them?For weeks, the promise of the high queen’s aid fueled my drive to the western hemisphere, and despite the obstacles thrown in our path, I charged ahead relentlessly, set on the hope Queen Menora would remove Kyra’s mark and free her from the dark magic binding her to this plane.But now? Now the last thread of that hope has been stripped from my heart. I am…Broken.Raw.Flayed.This is where faith led me.To destruction... moreWill love be enough to save them?For weeks, the promise of the high queen’s aid fueled my drive to the western hemisphere, and despite the obstacles thrown in our path, I charged ahead relentlessly, set on the hope Queen Menora would remove Kyra’s mark and free her from the dark magic binding her to this plane.But now? Now the last thread of that hope has been stripped from my heart. I am…Broken.Raw.Flayed.This is where faith led me.To destruction.Publisher's Note: Fae King’s Vengeance concludes the romantic arc of Rogar and Kyra's story. There are several unresolved plot loops that set up subsequent books and feature a new couple. Look for more of the Court of Bones and Ash series coming soon! less

Six days ago, we barely survived the Forest of Night and the terrors hidden within the mist. Now here we are again, racing through this infernal forest on a fool’s mission to the Doors of Argomar.Only this time, we’re not alone. The norns who’d orchestrated my king’s ambush ride with us. And one in particular sets my teeth on edge.Sersha.Everything about this female riles me. From the long white tresses I yearn to touch, to the throaty voice she wields like a sultry blade... moreSix days ago, we barely survived the Forest of Night and the terrors hidden within the mist. Now here we are again, racing through this infernal forest on a fool’s mission to the Doors of Argomar.Only this time, we’re not alone. The norns who’d orchestrated my king’s ambush ride with us. And one in particular sets my teeth on edge.Sersha.Everything about this female riles me. From the long white tresses I yearn to touch, to the throaty voice she wields like a sultry blade. I know better than to trust her kind, but when a deep betrayal puts Rogar’s life in jeopardy, I'm forced to put my faith in the beautiful norn. A choice that could claim my king's life.Or my heart. Publisher’s Note: Fae King’s Claim tells Gauron’s story. It is told in two parts (Fae King’s Claim & Fae King’s Throne). Although you do not have to read the first four books to enjoy Gauron’s story, it is highly recommended. As with all the books in this series, Fae King’s Claim is a slow burn, M/F romantic fantasy with some steamy scenes between one growly fae king and his fated mate. But beware. Cliffhangers abound. If vertical drops make you dizzy, it may be best to wait until the duet is complete. less

Book 6 of the Court of Bones and Ash series. Description and release info coming soon!

Victoria:I’ve lost count of the number of days I’ve been here. Eighteen? Twenty? Thirty? It feels like forever. I almost can’t remember my life before the borgs, before stumbling across campus, the grass cool beneath my feet. I remember the Doras Ring. I remember a hum.And then nothing.Nothing until I woke in the woods blindfolded. In my underwear. Flat on my back. In Alfhemir.Now my survival depends on him, a fae known as the Lord Regent of Drengskador... moreVictoria:I’ve lost count of the number of days I’ve been here. Eighteen? Twenty? Thirty? It feels like forever. I almost can’t remember my life before the borgs, before stumbling across campus, the grass cool beneath my feet. I remember the Doras Ring. I remember a hum.And then nothing.Nothing until I woke in the woods blindfolded. In my underwear. Flat on my back. In Alfhemir.Now my survival depends on him, a fae known as the Lord Regent of Drengskador. The scariest, most breathtaking fae I’ve ever seen who makes me feel things I shouldn’t.To get out of Alfhemir alive, I’ll need my wits, my brains, my looks. I’ll need to convince him to go against his creed.Will it be enough?Or will this elf-man be the end of me?Publisher’s Note: Fae King’s Quest tells Khao’s story. It is a duet (Fae King’s Quest & Fae King’s Triumph). Although you do not have to read the first six books to enjoy Khao’s story, it is highly recommended. As with all books in this series, Fae King’s Quest is a slow burn, M/F romantic fantasy with some steamy scenes between one growly fae king and his fated mate. But beware. Cliffhangers abound. If vertical drops make you dizzy, it may be best to wait until the duet is complete. less

His destiny could be their salvation, or their destruction… The nightmare that has haunted me all my years is now my reality. I wish, as I have for days, that I had defied Tauriel’s orders. I should have left Victoria at the fortress. Being stripped of my command would have been a welcome recompense. But I had wanted more. I had wanted her . Had duty come first, Victoria would not be chained inside a foul-smelling prison surrounded by death... moreHis destiny could be their salvation, or their destruction… The nightmare that has haunted me all my years is now my reality. I wish, as I have for days, that I had defied Tauriel’s orders. I should have left Victoria at the fortress. Being stripped of my command would have been a welcome recompense. But I had wanted more. I had wanted her . Had duty come first, Victoria would not be chained inside a foul-smelling prison surrounded by death. She would have been safely tucked behind a magical barrier, protected within the goblin king’s territory. Instead, she is here, injured, fierce in her indignation against a crown long thought dead. Because of me. I vow to the gods I will get her home. No matter the cost. Because for her, I will bring down a mountain and take its queen, even if it means losing myself in the rubble. Publishers Fae King’s Triumph concludes Khao and Victoria’s story. Look for more Court of Bones and Ash coming soon! less