Elves of Ardani Series by Nina K. Westra

When she’s taken prisoner by the enemies of her people, her elven captor is the only person standing between her and death at the hands of his bloodthirsty kin...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... moreWhen she’s taken prisoner by the enemies of her people, her elven captor is the only person standing between her and death at the hands of his bloodthirsty kin...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.So when she’s caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and taken captive by a night elf warrior, she has little hope for mercy, especially since they don’t even speak the same language. Trapped in his unforgiving homeland, a vast forest of shadows and magic, she’ll have to rely on her wits and her sword in order to survive.But she never expected her captor to be so devastatingly attractive. Or so polite. As Novikke begins to see him in a new light, she starts to question everything she thought she knew about his mysterious people… 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, they are forced to decide where their loyalties truly lie. With the fate of their nations in their hands, will they betray their own people to protect each other?Night Elves of Ardani is an enemies to lovers high fantasy romance for readers who love worldbuilding, action and adventure, spice, and HEAs. Books in the Elves of Ardani series each follow a different couple and can be read as standalones.This book comprises all three previously published parts of Night Elves of Ardani (Captive, Sacrifice, and Invocation). This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes and violence. Please visit the author’s website for more content info. less

She’s an enslaved telepath who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. He’s a scarred elven prisoner with a deep hatred of humans. She needs him if she wants her freedom… but he just wants her dead.Crow expects her task to be simple. Breaking a man out of prison isn’t difficult for someone with the power to read and control minds. It’s just another job forced upon her by her cruel master.But things change when she meets an unusual inmate: a surly night elf with a thirst for revenge... moreShe’s an enslaved telepath who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. He’s a scarred elven prisoner with a deep hatred of humans. She needs him if she wants her freedom… but he just wants her dead.Crow expects her task to be simple. Breaking a man out of prison isn’t difficult for someone with the power to read and control minds. It’s just another job forced upon her by her cruel master.But things change when she meets an unusual inmate: a surly night elf with a thirst for revenge. Everyone knows night elves can’t be trusted. But in him, Crow sees a kindred spirit. A fellow prisoner. A fellow outcast in a world that hates them both. His many scars mirror her own. In him, she sees an opportunity to rebel against her master and win freedom for them both. But will he ever see her the same way?All Vaara wants is to get home. The human who was his savior, Crow, has become his enslaver. She’s a liar, a manipulator, a criminal, and a user of dark magic. How can he trust someone who has shackled his very mind? And yet, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her sly wit and her surprising gentleness.He still can’t decide whether he wants to kill her or kiss her.Rogue Elves of Ardani is an enemies-to-lovers high fantasy romance with healthy doses of spice, adventure, and banter. This book is part of the Elves of Ardani series, but can be read as a standalone.This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes, violence, and mature themes. less

A human mage. An elven soldier. A tenuous bond between enemies.Living under elven occupation, Kadaki has learned to see the elves for what they truly are: cold-blooded and dangerous. Their fire magic is terrifying, and their disdain for humans makes them casually cruel.She’s shocked when she finds a familiar face among the soldiers invading her home. Five years ago, she formed an unlikely friendship with one of the elves, Neiryn, in the midst of battle... moreA human mage. An elven soldier. A tenuous bond between enemies.Living under elven occupation, Kadaki has learned to see the elves for what they truly are: cold-blooded and dangerous. Their fire magic is terrifying, and their disdain for humans makes them casually cruel.She’s shocked when she finds a familiar face among the soldiers invading her home. Five years ago, she formed an unlikely friendship with one of the elves, Neiryn, in the midst of battle.But he is not the gentle, misunderstood soul she remembers. He’s arrogant, sarcastic, self-absorbed, uncaring… and far more charming than he has any right to be.The life of an awkward, reclusive mage is a lonely one. She knows she shouldn’t trust him, but his touch awakens her body in ways she’s never felt before.When aberrant magic threatens the town, Kadaki is conscripted by the elves to help fight it. But with her magic failing her and the elves holding a knife to her throat, she won’t be able to protect her people alone… and the only person she can turn to is Neiryn.When she reaches out to him, will he take her hand and pull her to safety, or let her fall?Sun Elves of Ardani is an enemies to lovers high fantasy romance with healthy doses of spice, adventure, and banter. Reading Night Elves of Ardani before this book is recommended but not necessary.This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes, violence, and mature themes. Please visit the author’s website for more content info. less

In the kingdom of Ardani, night elves and humans do not mix. Zara has been a slave to the night elves all her life. When she’s rescued by a group of religious knights known as Paladins, her life is forever altered. As she struggles to adjust to life among other humans in a remote mountain village, she discovers that humans are not at all what she expected. As the village is plagued by night elf raids, she encounters an unusual raider—a handsome, brooding half-elf outlaw—and Zara is torn... moreIn the kingdom of Ardani, night elves and humans do not mix. Zara has been a slave to the night elves all her life. When she’s rescued by a group of religious knights known as Paladins, her life is forever altered. As she struggles to adjust to life among other humans in a remote mountain village, she discovers that humans are not at all what she expected. As the village is plagued by night elf raids, she encounters an unusual raider—a handsome, brooding half-elf outlaw—and Zara is torn. Nero hates her on sight due to her friendship with the Paladins, but she is inexplicably drawn to him. When Zara learns that the Paladins intend to eradicate all the night elves in Ardani, her loyalty to the Paladins begins to waver. As tensions rise, Zara must choose between the Paladins who saved her life and the half-elf who is winning her heart.Dark Elves of Ardani is a slow burn, enemies to lovers, high fantasy romance with spice. Elves of Ardani is a series of loosely interconnected stories that each follow a different couple and can be read as standalones. This book is intended for adults and contains steamy scenes and violence. Please visit the author’s website for more content info. Coming Summer 2023. less