Aggonid's Realm Series by Kathy Haan

Morte, a fierce fae of the Phoenix order and a respected commander of the Royal Guard, meets an untimely demise during a special ops mission to Bedlam Penitentiary. Her task is to eliminate a dangerous prisoner, but in doing so, she is reunited with her best friend, whom she has secretly loved for her entire life... moreMorte, a fierce fae of the Phoenix order and a respected commander of the Royal Guard, meets an untimely demise during a special ops mission to Bedlam Penitentiary. Her task is to eliminate a dangerous prisoner, but in doing so, she is reunited with her best friend, whom she has secretly loved for her entire life. Tragically, her joy is short-lived as she dies and wakes up in the underworld, where she faces an unexpected and deadly enemy, Aggonid — the ruler of the underworld, who sees her as a threat to his throne.Determined to return to the realm of the living and to her beloved, Morte must convince Aggonid of her innocence and earn back his trust, all while avoiding his constant attempts on her life. As she fights to reclaim her freedom, Morte's very soul is at stake, not only facing the eternal torment of her new reality, but also navigating the complexity of multiple suitors vying for her heart.Will Morte find a way back to the realm and the one she loves, or will she be forced to choose between them? A Realm of Fire and Ash is a tale of one fae's journey for survival, redemption, and the true meaning of love in the afterlife, where fate seems to have something more sinister in store for her.Tropes and universal fantasies include:Why choose romance, where she has multiple love interests and can keep them allEnemies to loversWild huntFated matesStrong female main characterAlpha males she puts in their placeForced proximityFish out of waterMMFM+ Multiple POVNo cheatingNo other woman dramaEnds on a cliffhanger less

In the depths of the fae underworld, where betrayal burns brighter than fire and love is forged in the crucible of despair, Morte must make an impossible choice.Bound by a destiny she never sought and entangled with mates who would sacrifice everything for her, Morte’s fight to save her chosen family plunges her into the darkest corners of hell... moreIn the depths of the fae underworld, where betrayal burns brighter than fire and love is forged in the crucible of despair, Morte must make an impossible choice.Bound by a destiny she never sought and entangled with mates who would sacrifice everything for her, Morte’s fight to save her chosen family plunges her into the darkest corners of hell. With a tyrant king demanding her loyalty and a haunting secret that could shatter everything, she must make peace with ancient bargains, secrets thousands of years old, and soul-binding magic to protect the ones she loves.But power comes at a cost, and the River of Souls is always watching, ready to claim its price.As the threads of fate tighten and betrayal looms, Morte must make an unthinkable choice—one that could destroy her world, consume her soul, and redefine love, sacrifice, and power forever.This dark fantasy, why choose MMFM+ romance includes the following tropes and universal fantasies:Fated matesEnemies to loversSacrificial loveSlow burn romanceHurt/comfortMagic as a burdenQuest for redemptionMorally gray shadow daddiesGrief as a catalystWho-hurt-my-mateMate with a tailFancy peenFound familyPlease note, this is the third installment in a trilogy that must be read in order. less