Monsters of Faery Series by Mallory Dunlin

What do you do when your soulmate is a monster dripping in blood? Leah had a good life: a cushy job, cute boyfriend, and enough money to go on vacation. But when disaster strikes in the backcountry of Yosemite, she's left with no options. The appearance of a stranger seems like salvation—until she looks into his inhuman golden eyes. A literal beast holds her life in his clawed hands. He's known for his brutality, killing all who oppose him without remorse... moreWhat do you do when your soulmate is a monster dripping in blood? Leah had a good life: a cushy job, cute boyfriend, and enough money to go on vacation. But when disaster strikes in the backcountry of Yosemite, she's left with no options. The appearance of a stranger seems like salvation—until she looks into his inhuman golden eyes. A literal beast holds her life in his clawed hands. He's known for his brutality, killing all who oppose him without remorse. When people speak of him, they never use his name—they use the name of the city he slaughtered. And he claims to be her soulmate, demanding she remain by his side for a year and a day before he'll release her. She always loved reading dark romances, but she never thought she'd star in one. The crown prince protects her. Defends her. Tells her his secrets. In front of the Court, he's the Beast, but behind closed doors he gives her the chance to choose him, or not. But a fae Court is a dangerous place for humans and beasts alike, and the silver-eyed Queen won't hesitate to put her son down like a rabid animal if she finds the opportunity. When his sword can no longer protect his soulmate, he'll have to choose whether to become the nightmare the world expects, or stand as the King she wants him to be. When he holds out his hand, she'll have to make a choice. Her family—or the monster who stole her from them. And the monster just might win. .. Captured by the Fae Beast is a complete, stand-alone novel loosely inspired by the story of Hades and Persephone. This passionate tale of loyalty and challenge will sweep you off your feet with a swoon-worthy romance perfect for fans of reluctant soulmates and monsters with hearts of gold. less

To save my life, I became a slave. To keep it, I have to betray my soulmate. When the fae save your life, they own it—and you. But when an attack by the deadly half-manticore, half-fae Raven Prince reveals that my Court's greatest enemy is my soulmate, I'm offered a new Spy on my soulmate, and I'll be free at the end of the war. Expecting a dangerous monster, I agree. Kidnapped, imprisoned, and subject to his unpredictable temper, I struggle to find my balance... moreTo save my life, I became a slave. To keep it, I have to betray my soulmate. When the fae save your life, they own it—and you. But when an attack by the deadly half-manticore, half-fae Raven Prince reveals that my Court's greatest enemy is my soulmate, I'm offered a new Spy on my soulmate, and I'll be free at the end of the war. Expecting a dangerous monster, I agree. Kidnapped, imprisoned, and subject to his unpredictable temper, I struggle to find my balance. But despite his animalistic possessiveness and wildness, I'm drawn to the Raven Prince. Every day leaves him with more of my heart. .. and shows me how foolish I was to bargain with the fae. The only way out of my sworn word is death, and we can never have a future if I die in his arms. But how can I ever betray the prince who wants to make me his mate? In the Claws of the Raven Prince is a complete story with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. This steamy enemies-to-lovers romance explores the boundary between love and obsession and features a possessive male lead as much beast as he is man. For a full list of content warnings, please see mallorydunlin. com/catalog. less

I meant to slay the dragon—not save him. All my life, I've known what it means to be a human in Faery, and I've always fought back. But when my father attacks a half-dragon duke - and fails - I make the only bargain I can think my life for my his. I expect to be treated like a slave, but my new master keeps me in luxury. There's no escape from the beautiful, deadly fae duke—and I'm determined to use my position to help the other mortals in Faery... moreI meant to slay the dragon—not save him. All my life, I've known what it means to be a human in Faery, and I've always fought back. But when my father attacks a half-dragon duke - and fails - I make the only bargain I can think my life for my his. I expect to be treated like a slave, but my new master keeps me in luxury. There's no escape from the beautiful, deadly fae duke—and I'm determined to use my position to help the other mortals in Faery. But the more I learn about him, the more I want to know. He's fascinating. Passionate. Every time he touches me, I want to beg him to never stop. There's far more to the Flame of Faery than I ever expected. His secrets bind him like thorned vines. His enemies lurk in the shadows. They know how to deal with a dragon. .. but they don't know how to deal with me. If I save him, my debt is paid. But I'm starting to fear that I'll never want to leave. .. "Claimed by the Flame of Faery" is a complete novel inspired by Beauty and the Beast. This enemies-to-lovers romance plays with the power dynamics between its spitfire couple and has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. For a full list of content warnings, please see mallorydunlin. com/catalog. less

My fated mate doesn't want me—but if he doesn't claim me, I die. I risked my life to help fae flee a tyrant king. When my own escape goes wrong, I'm left stranded in the wilderness with an injured, arrogant fae mercenary. The last thing he wants is to claim his mortal soulmate, but we have to rely on each other, or die. Unfortunately, he's half-basilisk, and a single glance will kill me. Unless we mate… every three days. He's cocky, aloof, and far too aware of what his venom does to me... moreMy fated mate doesn't want me—but if he doesn't claim me, I die. I risked my life to help fae flee a tyrant king. When my own escape goes wrong, I'm left stranded in the wilderness with an injured, arrogant fae mercenary. The last thing he wants is to claim his mortal soulmate, but we have to rely on each other, or die. Unfortunately, he's half-basilisk, and a single glance will kill me. Unless we mate… every three days. He's cocky, aloof, and far too aware of what his venom does to me. From the wilderness to the fae High Court, he's my unwilling companion—and devoted, deadly protector. I can't help being drawn to his passion and the playfulness he only shows me. I'm hunted by a king and cursed with deadly magic I can barely control. He's haunted by a past he refuses to acknowledge and secrets he can't avoid. Alone, we don't stand a chance. .. but together, we might bring a kingdom to its knees. "Caught in the Basilisk's Gaze" is a complete story with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. This steamy fated mates romance features leads with troubled pasts forced into alliance—and thrown into the midst of a high-stakes conflict between fae kings. less

Stolen from the mortal world by the fae, the last thing I expect is a crown. Enslaved at a mine and with no hope of escape, my life is a grim exercise in survival until the magic of the Court chooses an unexpected. Me. But becoming queen is more than revels and gowns. It puts me in the crosshairs of every vicious member of the fae nobility—and in the bedroom of a gorgeous, winged fae with the power to rewrite the landscape and slaughter armies. His every emotion thrums through my Pain. Joy... moreStolen from the mortal world by the fae, the last thing I expect is a crown. Enslaved at a mine and with no hope of escape, my life is a grim exercise in survival until the magic of the Court chooses an unexpected. Me. But becoming queen is more than revels and gowns. It puts me in the crosshairs of every vicious member of the fae nobility—and in the bedroom of a gorgeous, winged fae with the power to rewrite the landscape and slaughter armies. His every emotion thrums through my Pain. Joy. Pleasure. The Court's chosen king is too dangerous for casual touch, a man burdened by strange magic and rejected by his own goddess. The link between us binds us, heart and soul. He courts me with gems and flowers. His eyes follow me and his desire heats my blood. Yet he refuses to take the throne. With the Court on the verge of falling apart, threatened by a vengeful goddess and scheming nobles, he holds back, certain that he'll do more harm than good. But if he truly wants me, he's going to have to claim me as the man I know he can my king. "Crowned by the Fae King" is a complete romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. This slow burn fated mates romance follows on the heels of "Caught in the Basilisk's Gaze" and features many of the same characters; it is best read after that book but can be read as a standalone. less

You either run with the Wild Hunt, or you flee before it. Hunter. For eons uncounted, I have been the Master of the Hunt—and of myself. I’m wild. I’m deadly. And I won’t allow myself to be mastered by anything. Not even my mate. Not even when every throb of my heartbeat yearns for her red lips pressed to my skin. For what woman can match a god? Hound. She ran, and I followed... moreYou either run with the Wild Hunt, or you flee before it. Hunter. For eons uncounted, I have been the Master of the Hunt—and of myself. I’m wild. I’m deadly. And I won’t allow myself to be mastered by anything. Not even my mate. Not even when every throb of my heartbeat yearns for her red lips pressed to my skin. For what woman can match a god? Hound. She ran, and I followed. How was I to know that the taste of her blood would change me forever? Once a prince, and now a hound, I’m torn between two worlds, but there’s one fixed point in my she’s my mate, and I’ll do anything for her. Prey. I’ve always lived on the edge and danced with danger—but the Wild Hunt was more than I bargained for. Yet with the Hunter behind me and his hellhound beside me, I’ll be damned if I come out of this with only scars to show for it. I want them. And I’ll have them. "To Run with the Wild Hunt" is a complete novella with a happily-ever-after ending. This scorching romance set in the world of Monsters of Faery features two wild-at-heart male leads who chase their fated mate together—and don't make her choose! For a full list of content warnings, please see mallorydunlin. com/catalog. less

My answer to being kidnapped by a fae prince? A knife to his throat. Falling into another world and getting captured by an arrogant, shadow-wielding fae prince wasn't on my to-do list. Neither was being told I’m his soulmate, or discovering that behind the glamor of a beautiful, violet-haired prince stood a seven-foot-tall winged beast. Stabbing him seemed like the best option... moreMy answer to being kidnapped by a fae prince? A knife to his throat. Falling into another world and getting captured by an arrogant, shadow-wielding fae prince wasn't on my to-do list. Neither was being told I’m his soulmate, or discovering that behind the glamor of a beautiful, violet-haired prince stood a seven-foot-tall winged beast. Stabbing him seemed like the best option. But the Prince of Shadows needs to be betrothed to avoid being sold to a goddess by his father, and he's desperate enough to make a deal: access to the glittering world of the fae nobility in return for pretending to be his devoted mate. He's a liar. A traitor. A man designed to be a weapon of the gods—and a passionate, complicated male whose pretenses of affection feel all too real. If I surrender to his darkness, I know there's no coming back. Every day draws us closer to the celestial alignment that will turn my prince into a force of destruction unlike anything Faery has ever seen. In the game of gods and monsters, all the pieces are on the board, and I’m the unexpected player. Only one question remains:. Will my soulmate’s shadows be there to catch me when I fall? Or am I only a pawn in his game? "Captive to the Shadow Prince" is a complete romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. As the series finale, it is best read after the other books; a preface with a summary of the major players and events of the prior books is included as a refresher or for first-time readers. This steamy fated mates romance features a morally gray shadow daddy and an academic determined to get her way. For a full list of content warnings, please see mallorydunlin. com/catalog. less