Talons and Tethers Series by Eliza Eveland

A young queen in peril.A city under siege.An elven mercenary with a dark desire.Nineteen-year-old Eris Telari was never supposed to rule Brucia. She’s always been more interested in swordplay than courtly intrigue.After her brother’s assassination, however, Eris has no choice but to take up the crown and defend her city against an invasion led by an undefeated elven warlord.With Brucia’s forces decimated, and a siege looming, Eris needs help... moreA young queen in peril.A city under siege.An elven mercenary with a dark desire.Nineteen-year-old Eris Telari was never supposed to rule Brucia. She’s always been more interested in swordplay than courtly intrigue.After her brother’s assassination, however, Eris has no choice but to take up the crown and defend her city against an invasion led by an undefeated elven warlord.With Brucia’s forces decimated, and a siege looming, Eris needs help. Who better to repel the elven invaders than a band of elven mercenaries?Their leader, Ruith, is as charming as he is deadly, and used to getting what he wants. Six thousand swords strong, his Crows have a reputation for winning against impossible odds. He won’t take a fight he can’t win, and now he has his sights set on Eris…Is it her kingdom he wants? Or her?With assassins and traitors still lurking around every corner, and an army nearly twenty thousand strong at her gates, Eris cannot afford to turn away the Crows’ assistance. Even with their help, the battle for Brucia will be hard-won.And the most dangerous threat may already be inside her walls and vying for a place at her side…A Court of Crows is the first book in the gripping Talons and Tethers Saga, a new adult fantasy romance series. Expect courtly intrigue, assassination plots, plenty of heart-pounding action sequences, and strong heroines who do their own rescuing.NOTE: This series contains four separate slow-burn romances that unfold over several books. Ruith and his Crow commanders have varying and diverse tastes when it comes to romance, but all of them enjoy plenty of spice, so grab your copy and prepare to meet your next book boyfriend(s)! less

An elvish assassin desperate for atonement.A woman in search of purpose.A battle-ravaged city engaged in a deadly shadow war.Mercia Trevisa has always been happy to fade into the background. She’s a helper, not a fighter. Ever since the Crows have settled in Brucia, Mercia has struggled to find her place in Eris’s new court. Worse, a deadly encounter during the siege haunts her nightmares and drives her to seek dangerous distractions, if only to make it through the night... moreAn elvish assassin desperate for atonement.A woman in search of purpose.A battle-ravaged city engaged in a deadly shadow war.Mercia Trevisa has always been happy to fade into the background. She’s a helper, not a fighter. Ever since the Crows have settled in Brucia, Mercia has struggled to find her place in Eris’s new court. Worse, a deadly encounter during the siege haunts her nightmares and drives her to seek dangerous distractions, if only to make it through the night.When an assassin nearly claims the queen’s life, however, Mercia volunteers to help the Crows’ spymaster, Aryn Velanna, with a plot to trap the assassin once and for all. Under his tutelage, Mercia has ninety days to become a convincing double for Eris. One misstep and Mercia could thrust Brucia into another deadly war.Aryn’s harsh training means he will accept nothing less than perfection, and Mercia would rather swallow hot coals than spend a minute alone with him. But a temper isn’t the only thing that Aryn sparks in Mercia. No man in Brucia is more deadly, or more perilous to grow attached to than the elven spymaster. As the undeniable attraction—and friction—grows between them, Mercia finds herself a target in a deadly shadow between two groups of foreign assassins.Mercia and Aryn must find some common ground, or Brucia’s days as a free city are numbered.A Game of Masks is an enemies to lovers romance. Prepare to watch sparks fly off the page as these two strong-willed heroes vie for the upper hand, both against each other and their enemies.NOTE: This series contains four separate romances that follow a new couple in each book to tell a complete story. Ruith and his Crow commanders have varying and diverse tastes when it comes to romance, but all of them enjoy plenty of spice, so grab your copy and prepare to meet your next book boyfriend(s)! less

The most powerful elven mage in history.A mage hunter with a hesitant heart.Their forbidden love has the power to weave a new future…or unravel it.Katyr Runecleaver has dedicated his life to pursuing greater freedom for all mages. That means opposing the harsh restrictions set in place by the Brotherhood of the Eight Divines, who believe magic is inherently dangerous and mages should be locked away in the College of Magi in Trinta... moreThe most powerful elven mage in history.A mage hunter with a hesitant heart.Their forbidden love has the power to weave a new future…or unravel it.Katyr Runecleaver has dedicated his life to pursuing greater freedom for all mages. That means opposing the harsh restrictions set in place by the Brotherhood of the Eight Divines, who believe magic is inherently dangerous and mages should be locked away in the College of Magi in Trinta. No one was more surprised than Katyr to develop feelings for a member of the Brotherhood.But Sir Isaac O’Dea isn’t like the other Brotherhood knights Katyr has met. He swore an oath to protect the mages of Brucia, not persecute them. Not all of Isaac’s fellow knights share his beliefs, however. There have been whispers of an alliance between the Brotherhood and Brucia’s rivals, rumors of a planned holy march against the city to enforce order.In hopes of calming the rising tensions, Katyr and Isaac travel to Trinta to meet with the knight commander and first enchanter, and to plead for peace.Unfortunately, Trinta is far less welcoming than either could’ve imagined. Katyr soon finds himself in the middle of a brewing civil war between mage factions and Isaac’s pleas for peace have placed him at odds with the knight commander, who will do anything to keep the mages under his thumb.With Katyr’s powers spiraling out of control, and Isaac facing a grueling trial of his dedication to the order, the two must somehow find a way to calm the tensions in Trinta. But if Katyr and Isaac’s budding romance is discovered, it could mean death for them both.Can their love survive the ultimate test of faith? Or was their fate woven long ago?A Thread of Gold is an M/M romance. Opposites attract in this sweet and spicy adult fantasy romance, so prepare yourself for a magically steamy read you’ll want to finish in one day.A full list of CW/TW is available on the author's website. less

Haunted by their pasts.United by an uncertain future.This hunter is about to become the prey.Some elves are born for greatness, but that’s never been Ieduin’s thing. He prefers to fill his days with simpler pleasures.When the war with Trinta sends him to Greymark, he finds himself torn between his duty and his growing attractions to the rebel king, Rowan Sullivan, and his co-commander, Rixxis Amaranth... moreHaunted by their pasts.United by an uncertain future.This hunter is about to become the prey.Some elves are born for greatness, but that’s never been Ieduin’s thing. He prefers to fill his days with simpler pleasures.When the war with Trinta sends him to Greymark, he finds himself torn between his duty and his growing attractions to the rebel king, Rowan Sullivan, and his co-commander, Rixxis Amaranth. With bandits marauding in the hills, and an army at their gates, it hardly seems like the time for romance. Maybe restraint has never been Ieduin’s strength, but he’s desperate to prove himself worthy of commanding the Crows. He’s confident he can resist Rowan’s advances, and control himself when it comes to Rixxis. Maybe.But they’ve got stranger problems. Trade in Greymark is at a standstill thanks to rumors of a ghostly hunt that rides out every full moon. Anyone unfortunate to be caught in the hunt’s path is never heard from again, making travel across the vast kingdom even more dangerous. Locals claim a terrifying god of death has risen from the underworld to have his vengeance upon the living, but his targets don’t seem so random to Ieduin.Is this apparition friend or foe? Ieduin has fought and survived all kinds of crazy things, but a vengeful death god? Restless spirits on the prowl? Ieduin’s luck may have finally run out.Full content warnings can be viewed on the author’s website. less