The Dark Reflection Series by Hailey Jade

"They called me the Whore Queen. Some even called me the Evil Queen. But they could call me whatever they wanted. I was still queen."Rhiandra Tiercelin hungers for power and her charm has always been her sharpest weapon in hunting it. So when a brutal attack leaves her physically scarred, desperation drives her to make a deal with Draven, a magic-wielding stranger who is inexplicably compelling and definitely dangerous... more"They called me the Whore Queen. Some even called me the Evil Queen. But they could call me whatever they wanted. I was still queen."Rhiandra Tiercelin hungers for power and her charm has always been her sharpest weapon in hunting it. So when a brutal attack leaves her physically scarred, desperation drives her to make a deal with Draven, a magic-wielding stranger who is inexplicably compelling and definitely dangerous. She knows she can’t trust him, but when he offers to make her a queen, the temptation is too enticing to resist.Armed with a glamoured face and an enchanted apple, Rhiandra is determined to scheme her way into a crown, even if it means risking the deadly punishment for unsanctioned magic use. But Draven is playing a bigger game, and she is just one piece on the board.Can she keep her wits about her long enough to uncover his secrets, or will he lure her down a path she will come to regret?Her Dark Reflection is the first book in a new dark romantic fantasy series perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Jennifer Armentrout and Sarah A. Parker. If you like cunning, ambitious heroines, morally ambiguous men and romance that toes the line between love and hate, then you’ll love Hailey Jade’s dark reimagining of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.Trigger Warnings: this book explores dark themes and may contain content that is inappropriate or triggering for some readers, including explicit sex scenes and depictions of sexual assault. Please see author website for a full list of triggers. less

Winning power is easy, but keeping it is a whole new game.After being tricked into marriage at the height of her victory, Rhiandra finds herself tied to the dark and devious Draven. But he's manipulated her for the last time. As she struggles to maintain control of her crown and gain control of her new husband, she's determined to evade his influence and outwit her own heart... moreWinning power is easy, but keeping it is a whole new game.After being tricked into marriage at the height of her victory, Rhiandra finds herself tied to the dark and devious Draven. But he's manipulated her for the last time. As she struggles to maintain control of her crown and gain control of her new husband, she's determined to evade his influence and outwit her own heart. After all, how can she trust him when she’s hiding a secret that could unravel them both?Meanwhile, the crown princess is in hiding, enchanted by a new world free of the restraints of her old life, and content to stay far away from her stepmother. But a dead princess is no small thing to forget, especially when she is very much alive. The question is, how long before she's found? Her Blind Deception is the second book in the Dark Reflection series. Blood will be spilled, magic will change hands, and war will raise its hackles as a game of love and betrayal stakes entire kingdoms on the outcome. Because when you’re the villain in the story, how far will you go for revenge on those who hurt you?How far will you go for revenge on those you’ve loved? less