Farbonnur Elves Series by Edie Montreux

For over a century, exiled elves Velden and Faraki have sought to return home. Now, they may have a chance. If they can protect a healing stone from greedy blood mages, their goddess may grant their wish. Unfortunately, the humans have never been that cooperative. With missing memories, a dying king, and a pair of physicians who can’t decide whether they love or hate each other, the elves have their hands full. If they fail, it will be the end of days for everyone... moreFor over a century, exiled elves Velden and Faraki have sought to return home. Now, they may have a chance. If they can protect a healing stone from greedy blood mages, their goddess may grant their wish. Unfortunately, the humans have never been that cooperative. With missing memories, a dying king, and a pair of physicians who can’t decide whether they love or hate each other, the elves have their hands full. If they fail, it will be the end of days for everyone.Stone of Power is a 66k word M/M romantic fantasy with an Enemies to Lovers M/M Romance sub-plot. This book has a fickle goddess, a trickster who's lost his magic, an uptight physician who does everything by the book, and elves waiting for their fated mates. Come for the enemies-to-lovers HEA; stay for the elves!The humans' story was previously published as a 35k novella, The King's Physician. less

Once upon a forgotten dream …"His name is Al. He will call you Denny. That's all you need to know."Velden's been waiting for his true bond for over six centuries. Finally, after the "helpful" intervention of his goddess, he has suppressed his true dream and accepted his supporting role in the prophecy. When the worst blood mage in the land crashes a wedding before the final vows, Velden faces a tough choice: follow his assassin's mark or some elf he vaguely recognizes... moreOnce upon a forgotten dream …"His name is Al. He will call you Denny. That's all you need to know."Velden's been waiting for his true bond for over six centuries. Finally, after the "helpful" intervention of his goddess, he has suppressed his true dream and accepted his supporting role in the prophecy. When the worst blood mage in the land crashes a wedding before the final vows, Velden faces a tough choice: follow his assassin's mark or some elf he vaguely recognizes.Even though Alvarick's skin burns in the healing sun and he's been tested twice with no sign of power, it's clear he won't make it through a third harvest festival. He must be married and gone by the harvest moon or a blood mage will claim him as a plaything, prophecy or not.An acerbic mercenary and a naïve son of a goddess must join in a fight against fate. Even if they escape, it's only a matter of time before the mages uncover Alvarick's lineage and his role in the prophecy: his blood will either save the realm or destroy it. Can they heal Alvarick's skin affliction without losing him to the mages, or will Velden make the ultimate sacrifice and hope for better results in the next life?Circles of Light is 75,000 words of M/M Romantic Fantasy goodness with a happy-for-now ending. This can be read as the first book of the Farbonnur Elves series. (Check out the prequel, Stone of Power, for more delicious backstory, and read Hives of Sorrow next!) CoL has experienced grump/virgin sunshine fated mates, a misunderstood prophecy, interference from a goddess, a failed blood mage, an elven sidekick still looking for a tree of legend, a cuddly giant enby with wings, and blood mages controlling armies of Empty (zombies). less

A looming darkness …With the curse on his skin broken, the next item on Alvarick's agenda is … sunbathing? To fill his power stores, he's stuck lying under the healing sun all day or the heater at night, wishing Velden would do more than (pretend to) sleep beside him. With only ten days until their bonding ritual, he may fail this mundane task. They are still an endless hive labyrinth away from their destination, and it's packed with the undead... moreA looming darkness …With the curse on his skin broken, the next item on Alvarick's agenda is … sunbathing? To fill his power stores, he's stuck lying under the healing sun all day or the heater at night, wishing Velden would do more than (pretend to) sleep beside him. With only ten days until their bonding ritual, he may fail this mundane task. They are still an endless hive labyrinth away from their destination, and it's packed with the undead.Velden is Alvarick's first love, but love alone isn't enough to guarantee their true bond. There's more to their bonding ritual than he's shared, and blood mages and demons aren't the only obstacles in their way.Will love be enough to hold them together, or will the hives of sorrow tear them apart?Hives of Sorrow is best read after Circles of Light and before Tower of Lies in the Farbonnur Elves series. It is 60k words of romantic fantasy goodness with a happy-for-now ending. HoS has an experienced grumpy assassin and sunshine not-so-virginal son of a goddess fated mate pairing, an honest to goodness appearance by the Tree of Life and its inhabitants (finally), an enemies to lovers fated mates teaser, a pregnant giant winged enby, and a real live goddess who lives in a glass pyramid. There are also still blood mages scourging the land and their many hordes of Empty (zombies). less

A long journey. A sentient tree. A deceitful god. Faraki arrives in his new home with only his armor and evidence to clear his name. His only hope to create an alliance between the tree-dwelling elves and his goddess is to encourage a true bond with an elf who seems to hate him. All Velden wanted was a relaxing honeymoon in his homeland. Instead, he must bolster his people against the blood demon. Old enemies and new attempt to thwart his journey and test his days-old marriage bond... moreA long journey. A sentient tree. A deceitful god. Faraki arrives in his new home with only his armor and evidence to clear his name. His only hope to create an alliance between the tree-dwelling elves and his goddess is to encourage a true bond with an elf who seems to hate him. All Velden wanted was a relaxing honeymoon in his homeland. Instead, he must bolster his people against the blood demon. Old enemies and new attempt to thwart his journey and test his days-old marriage bond. It will take all of Farbonnur's elves to construct a shield wall strong enough to withstand the blood demon, and they're running out of time. True love may not be enough to save the realm when a god switches sides. Tree of Secrets is a 97,000 word romantic fantasy with familiar fated mate faces in new locations. It is the fifth book in the Farbonnur Elves series and is best read after Tower of Lies and before Demon of Darkness. ToS has an enemies to lovers relationship with a happily ever after (for now - there's still a blood demon!), more Al and Denny sunshine/grumpy sweetness, a hive of baby lubarikin and an exhausted new parent, #GetWerlAGirlfriend (I heard you) and more spicy ritual goodness! less

Darkness falls, and the blood demon rises.Alvarick and the other elves have done everything they can to protect their people by securing the other four citadels and forcing the blood demon to rise in his hometown. Now, as the darkness of the dream world blots out the healing sun, he must return home to wage the final battle for the realm of the living.Things go from bad to worse the moment they arrive in the abandoned citadel... moreDarkness falls, and the blood demon rises.Alvarick and the other elves have done everything they can to protect their people by securing the other four citadels and forcing the blood demon to rise in his hometown. Now, as the darkness of the dream world blots out the healing sun, he must return home to wage the final battle for the realm of the living.Things go from bad to worse the moment they arrive in the abandoned citadel. Velden must fight his way through empty, returned, and the last of the blood mages before he can reunite with his bondmate.Not all who die stay dead. A surprise awaits the elves and their found family: the blood demon has many familiar faces. They must separate the demon from its assimilated souls before it's too late.Demon of Darkness is the 96,000 word final installment in the Farbonnur Elves Series (should be read after Tree of Secrets) and has a Happily Ever After ending. For everyone. Trust me. less