Stolen Brides Of The Fae Series by Emma Hamm, Sarah K.L. Wilson, Sylvia Mercedes, Tara Grayce, S.M. Gaither, Angela J. Ford, Clare Sager, Kenley Davidson

When a mortal girl steals a necklace from a Goblin, there will be a price to pay...Esther knows the rules. Don't talk to the goblins. Don't look at the goblins. Above all else, don't buy or trade with the goblins.Then, one day before market, she sees a young rat faced boy selling a necklace that looks eerily like her mother's, what's a young girl to do? Of course she tries to buy it, but he won't sell it to her. So she steals it because it's her mother's necklace.Lux knows the rules... moreWhen a mortal girl steals a necklace from a Goblin, there will be a price to pay...Esther knows the rules. Don't talk to the goblins. Don't look at the goblins. Above all else, don't buy or trade with the goblins.Then, one day before market, she sees a young rat faced boy selling a necklace that looks eerily like her mother's, what's a young girl to do? Of course she tries to buy it, but he won't sell it to her. So she steals it because it's her mother's necklace.Lux knows the rules. He's a jeweler and he can sell his wares to those who want to faithfully buy them. Something doesn't feel right about selling this particular piece to the beautiful young woman who immediately steals his heart. So he doesn't.But when he realizes the mortal girl stole from him, he's forced to enact magic that can't be unwritten. Stealing from a goblin always has a price. less

A brutal king. A gentle mage. A bond neither of them desires . . . nor has the strength to resist. King Lodírhal has no choice—he must battle the human champion in single combat and save his people from slaughter. Mage Dasyra also has no choice—she must serve her masters and channel the powerful magic in her soul for a chance to stop the deadly fae king. But when they meet on the battlefield, these two adversaries discover they have bigger problems in store... moreA brutal king. A gentle mage. A bond neither of them desires . . . nor has the strength to resist. King Lodírhal has no choice—he must battle the human champion in single combat and save his people from slaughter. Mage Dasyra also has no choice—she must serve her masters and channel the powerful magic in her soul for a chance to stop the deadly fae king. But when they meet on the battlefield, these two adversaries discover they have bigger problems in store. For they are fated by the gods to be each other’s True Love . . . and the moment they lock eyes, the Fatebond awakens. Now all that matters is breaking the bond before it can be sealed for eternity. Can these mortal enemies work together and survive the perilous journey to the Sundering Place? Or are the demands of fate—and the desires awakening in both their reluctant hearts—too powerful to be thwarted? STOLEN MAGE BRIDE is the second book in Stolen Brides of the Fae, a collection of stand-alone short novels by eight of your favorite fantasy romance authors. Start reading these in any order for swoon-worthy romance, heart-stopping adventure, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters! less

Steal a bride. Save the library. Try not to die. Basil, a rather scholarly fae, works as an assistant librarian at the Great Library of the Court of Knowledge. Lonely and unwilling to join the yearly Midsummer Revel to find a mate, Basil takes the advice of his talking horse companion and decides to steal a human bride instead. But Basil never expected to find a human girl waiting for him, wanting to get snatched... moreSteal a bride. Save the library. Try not to die. Basil, a rather scholarly fae, works as an assistant librarian at the Great Library of the Court of Knowledge. Lonely and unwilling to join the yearly Midsummer Revel to find a mate, Basil takes the advice of his talking horse companion and decides to steal a human bride instead. But Basil never expected to find a human girl waiting for him, wanting to get snatched. Nor had he expected a girl like Meg, an illiterate farmgirl who has no use for books. With the barrier with the Realm of Monsters wearing thin and the chaos of Midsummer Night about to descend, will this unlikely pair put aside their differences long enough to save the Great Library from destruction? And maybe find a spark of love along the way. less

A desperate sister. A cold Fae prince. A dangerous trick, and a spark of passion that might set a fragile peace ablaze…Sephia has always known that her younger sister was destined to wed the prince of the Sun Court.Long ago, the human kingdom of Middlemage struck a bargain with the neighboring Fae that resulted in peace between them. As part of that bargain, one of the two ruling Fae courts lay claim to a human bride from each new generation... moreA desperate sister. A cold Fae prince. A dangerous trick, and a spark of passion that might set a fragile peace ablaze…Sephia has always known that her younger sister was destined to wed the prince of the Sun Court.Long ago, the human kingdom of Middlemage struck a bargain with the neighboring Fae that resulted in peace between them. As part of that bargain, one of the two ruling Fae courts lay claim to a human bride from each new generation. As long as anyone can remember, this is how it has been: The Fae come to take their bride on her eighteenth birthday, the humans allow one to be stolen away, and the peace continues. Until now.Until the Sun Prince comes for her sister, and Sephia does the unthinkable: She disguises herself with magic and goes to the altar in her sister’s place.And she doesn’t intend for her marriage to end happily ever after.But Sephia soon finds that all is not as it seems within the cruel and sparkling Court of the Sun. The king is sick. Strange shadows paint the halls of his palace, leaving death in their wake. The prince is desperate to find answers, whatever the cost. And Sephia is the wrong bride, but she may be the right woman to help the prince save his world—That is, if they can somehow find a way to work together... while ignoring the forbidden passion igniting between them. less

When spring breaks the unforgiving grip of winter, the mages arrive to steal a bride. . .Solvayh is known for her talents with mixing potions but she hides a treacherous power. She’s avoided the watchful eyes of the mages until now. . . When Solvayh is chosen as a bride for the mage king, she’s terrified he’ll discover her secret and use it to bring war to the northern lands. To protect the people she flees only to fall into the hands of a ruthless ice lord... moreWhen spring breaks the unforgiving grip of winter, the mages arrive to steal a bride. . .Solvayh is known for her talents with mixing potions but she hides a treacherous power. She’s avoided the watchful eyes of the mages until now. . . When Solvayh is chosen as a bride for the mage king, she’s terrified he’ll discover her secret and use it to bring war to the northern lands. To protect the people she flees only to fall into the hands of a ruthless ice lord. He intends to use her as a hostage to secure peace between the mages and ice lords. As Solvayh travels into the heart of the mountains with the ice lord, she discovers there’s more to him than his savage ways. But even love can’t change the course of fate. To prevent a war, she’ll sacrifice herself to save the man she loves. . .This is the fifth installment of STOLEN BRIDES OF THE FAE, a series of stand-alone short novels written by various romantic fantasy authors who share a passion for fantastical love stories. less

True names hold power. Fae cannot lie. And the women they steal become their brides.When threadwitch Ariadne is taken by a fae lord as part of a centuries-old bargain, she expects to marry him whether she likes it or not. But, desperate to return home, she won’t give in easily. Even if Lysander claims he doesn’t want her hand in marriage but for its skill with needle and the threads of magic, everyone knows the fae are not to be trusted... moreTrue names hold power. Fae cannot lie. And the women they steal become their brides.When threadwitch Ariadne is taken by a fae lord as part of a centuries-old bargain, she expects to marry him whether she likes it or not. But, desperate to return home, she won’t give in easily. Even if Lysander claims he doesn’t want her hand in marriage but for its skill with needle and the threads of magic, everyone knows the fae are not to be trusted.Plotting her escape, she sews spells into cloth and tries her hardest to ignore his charms as well as the fae realm’s equally alluring beauty.But she soon discovers his world is as dangerous as it is beautiful. With dark creatures in the forest and enemies who wear friendship as a mask, Ariadne must make every stitch perfect if she wants to not only escape but also keep Lysander alive. Which, it turns out, is something she wants far more than she ever expected.If you love feisty heroines, enemies-to-lovers romance, and arrogant fae lords with hearts of (mostly) gold, you’ll love this new adult fantasy romance that’s perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J Maas.This is the sixth installment of STOLEN BRIDES OF THE FAE, a series of stand-alone short novels written by various romantic fantasy authors who share a passion for fantastical love stories. less

Can a stubborn farm girl steal the heart of an elf king who has sworn never to love again?After a century of war, the elves of Abreia are losing hope. Their greatest defender—Dechlan, king of the Northwatch—lies near death, and only a soul bond with a human bride can save him. The problem? No humans have set foot on elven lands for over a hundred years... moreCan a stubborn farm girl steal the heart of an elf king who has sworn never to love again?After a century of war, the elves of Abreia are losing hope. Their greatest defender—Dechlan, king of the Northwatch—lies near death, and only a soul bond with a human bride can save him. The problem? No humans have set foot on elven lands for over a hundred years.Kasia is no stranger to the fight for survival—she’s spent her life in the far northern reaches of Garimore, struggling to provide for her three siblings. When she’s captured by a trio of beautiful but terrifying elven warriors, her only thought is to return home, until they inform her she must marry their king… or be put to death.Both Kasia and Dechlan are reluctant to accept their unwanted bond, until the elves’ ancient enemy rises up to threaten both their worlds. Kasia might just be the key to ending the war, but only if she is willing to sacrifice the life she’s always known.And only if Dechlan is willing to risk losing the bride he never expected, but is no longer certain he can live without.Stolen Thorn Bride is the seventh book in Stolen Brides of the Fae, a collection of short novels by eight of your favorite fantasy romance authors. Start reading today for swoon-worthy romance, heart-stopping adventure, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters! less

Sometimes stealing a life is the only way to save it.Elkhana is the Mayfly Seer. Ripped from her family, drowned, and set into a magical cage, she lives only one day a year to tell fortunes for her former people.When Vidar meets her, he sees a resource he can use to save himself from his enemies and the torturous demands of his own liege and court.But the bond between Elkhana and Vidar is growing... moreSometimes stealing a life is the only way to save it.Elkhana is the Mayfly Seer. Ripped from her family, drowned, and set into a magical cage, she lives only one day a year to tell fortunes for her former people.When Vidar meets her, he sees a resource he can use to save himself from his enemies and the torturous demands of his own liege and court.But the bond between Elkhana and Vidar is growing. She’s slipping into his dreams and changing how he sees the world and he doesn’t know if he can keep on using her now that he sees her as a person.Without her visions, he’s powerless against his enemies, but if he has the chance to steal her away from her cage, shouldn’t he take it?To succeed, he’ll need a plan, a lot of nerve, and all the bargains he can strike. Will it be enough? less