Night Elves of Ardani Series by Nina K. Westra

Everyone knows that night elves would just as soon kill you as look at you. Novikke has never seen one in person, and she’s inclined to keep it that way.As a member of the Ardanian army, Novikke has no love for night elves. Her people and theirs have been at odds for centuries thanks to the elves’ penchant for violence and hatred of humans. Every citizen of Ardani knows not to approach their land: a vast forest made of shadows and magic that eats outsiders alive... moreEveryone knows that night elves would just as soon kill you as look at you. Novikke has never seen one in person, and she’s inclined to keep it that way.As a member of the Ardanian army, Novikke has no love for night elves. Her people and theirs have been at odds for centuries thanks to the elves’ penchant for violence and hatred of humans. Every citizen of Ardani knows not to approach their land: a vast forest made of shadows and magic that eats outsiders alive. So when she’s taken prisoner by Aruna, a night elf with too-perceptive eyes and a frightening, otherworldly visage, she has little hope of surviving. But when he shows her unexpected compassion, Novikke begins to see her captor in a new light—and starts to question everything she thought she knew about his mysterious people. Beneath his quiet, cold exterior lies a wry wit and a surprising sense of honor—and she’s beginning to think that he feels the same troublesome attraction between them that she does. Now, as a deadly magic and the threat of war loom over them both, Aruna is the only person standing between her and death at the hands of his bloodthirsty kin. As the two of them grow closer, Novikke wonders: Would a night elf ever betray his own people to protect a human? Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Miranda Honfleur will love this romantic fantasy adventure! Night Elves of Ardani is a trilogy with a HEA at the end of book three. This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes, violence, and mature themes. less

Novikke thought there was no such thing as a night elf with honor... until she met Aruna.After Aruna helps Novikke escape her imprisonment at a night elf outpost, they retreat into the depths of the night elves’ forest. Novikke is relieved beyond measure. Aruna finally came to her aid. She begins to think she might be able to trust him, that he might really care for her. But he still seems uncertain about whether he made the right decision in helping her... moreNovikke thought there was no such thing as a night elf with honor... until she met Aruna.After Aruna helps Novikke escape her imprisonment at a night elf outpost, they retreat into the depths of the night elves’ forest. Novikke is relieved beyond measure. Aruna finally came to her aid. She begins to think she might be able to trust him, that he might really care for her. But he still seems uncertain about whether he made the right decision in helping her. Things only get more complicated when they’re ambushed by a group of Ardanian soldiers—a rescue for Novikke, and a death sentence for Aruna. As Novikke learns of the Ardanians’ plans to invade the forest, she realizes how much her feelings about the army have changed since she met Aruna. As she searches for a way to free him, she’s forced to decide where her loyalties truly lie. She can’t have it both ways. Either she makes herself an enemy of Ardani… or she lets Aruna die. Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Miranda Honfleur will love this romantic fantasy adventure! Night Elves of Ardani is a trilogy with a HEA at the end of book three. This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes, violence, and mature themes. less

After a brush with death, Novikke awakens to a living nightmare. The Ardanian army has released an ancient, deadly magic that is slowly but surely spreading across Aruna’s home, Kuda Varai. If it isn’t stopped in time, the entire forest could die—taking the night elves with it. Novikke and Aruna set out for the night elf city of Vondh Rav to look for a way to save Kuda Varai. But visiting the city brings up uncomfortable memories of Novikke’s mistreatment at the hands of night elves... moreAfter a brush with death, Novikke awakens to a living nightmare. The Ardanian army has released an ancient, deadly magic that is slowly but surely spreading across Aruna’s home, Kuda Varai. If it isn’t stopped in time, the entire forest could die—taking the night elves with it. Novikke and Aruna set out for the night elf city of Vondh Rav to look for a way to save Kuda Varai. But visiting the city brings up uncomfortable memories of Novikke’s mistreatment at the hands of night elves. How can she reconcile her feelings for Aruna with her fear of his people? Even as she and Aruna grow more intimate, she begins to dread the heartbreak that will inevitably follow their relationship. A night elf and a human can’t have a future together, can they?Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Miranda Honfleur will love this romantic fantasy adventure! Night Elves of Ardani is a trilogy with a HEA at the end of book three. This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes, violence, and mature themes. less