The Choosing Chronicles Series by Elayna R. Gallea

He requires a wife. She needs to kill him. All’s fair in pursuit of love and revenge. What’s a vampire to do when the fae who made her an orphan is searching for a wife? Make him choose her and end his life on their wedding night, of course. Brynleigh has been carefully planning this for years. Her plan is simple: date Ryker Waterborn, the Fae Representative’s son, make him fall in love with her, and kill him after they say, “I do. ”. Unfortunately, it will not be that easy... moreHe requires a wife. She needs to kill him. All’s fair in pursuit of love and revenge. What’s a vampire to do when the fae who made her an orphan is searching for a wife? Make him choose her and end his life on their wedding night, of course. Brynleigh has been carefully planning this for years. Her plan is simple: date Ryker Waterborn, the Fae Representative’s son, make him fall in love with her, and kill him after they say, “I do. ”. Unfortunately, it will not be that easy. She won’t be the only one going after Ryker’s hand. Far from it. Two dozen men and women are competing in the Choosing, each searching for their perfect partner. The catch? It’s a blind selection process, and contestants won’t see each other until they have made their choice. Nothing will stand between Brynleigh and her revenge, not even a competition for love. A Game of Love and Betrayal is the first book in The Choosing Chronicles, a captivating enemies-to-lovers, new adult contemporary high fantasy romance. less

How does one pick up the pieces of their life after it has been obliterated by the person they mistakingly trusted? Ryker Waterborn’s heart is broken, and his wife is a killer. Their marriage is a sham, built on a foundation of murder, lies, and deceit. They’re broken. Destroyed. Yet, even after hearing her confession, Ryker cannot leave Brynleigh in the Pit. In an act of foolish love, he makes a deal to set Brynleigh free... moreHow does one pick up the pieces of their life after it has been obliterated by the person they mistakingly trusted? Ryker Waterborn’s heart is broken, and his wife is a killer. Their marriage is a sham, built on a foundation of murder, lies, and deceit. They’re broken. Destroyed. Yet, even after hearing her confession, Ryker cannot leave Brynleigh in the Pit. In an act of foolish love, he makes a deal to set Brynleigh free. All she has to do is go back to her Maker and find evidence that Jelisette de la Point is a traitor. That’s easier said than done, but Brynleigh is left with no choice. She can either accept the deal or rot behind bars. Worse than all that is her relationship with Ryker. Once, she thought they’d get a happy ending. Now, an ocean divides them. She broke the rules and fell in love, but is love powerful enough to save them? This is the second half of Ryker and Brynleigh's duet, and should be read after A Game of Love and Betrayal. less

She has death at her fingertips. He’s off-limits, but he might be the only thing that grounds her storm. River Waterborn is the daughter of a Representative. She was born to immense privilege and is cursed with immeasurable power. For the past eight years, she’s been trying to atone for the Incident. No matter how many lives she saves or patients she heals, she’ll never truly be able to escape the weight of her magic. One night, she loses two patients, and her control breaks... moreShe has death at her fingertips. He’s off-limits, but he might be the only thing that grounds her storm. River Waterborn is the daughter of a Representative. She was born to immense privilege and is cursed with immeasurable power. For the past eight years, she’s been trying to atone for the Incident. No matter how many lives she saves or patients she heals, she’ll never truly be able to escape the weight of her magic. One night, she loses two patients, and her control breaks. She runs from the hospital to seek the help of the only man she trusts: Nikhail Galebringer. Nikhail is more than just a powerful air fae who happens to be nearby. He’s also her brother’s best friend and is strictly forbidden. River believes herself to be cursed. She cannot be in a relationship with anyone, especially not the handsome fae she’s flirted with for years. She is a bringer of death, and she must remember that. But keeping Nikhail at arm’s length gets more difficult with each passing day. Soon, River is left asking if Cursed Ones can find love, or will she forever be alone with her storm? A Curse of Stars and Storms is the first book in the next duology in The Choosing Chronicles. Book 2 will have a guaranteed HEA. This duology should be read after A Game of Love and Betrayal, and A Heart of Desire and Deceit. There will be three duologies in total. less

This is the second half of River and Nik's duology. Full blurb and cover coming soon. All books in The Choosing Chronicles should be read in order. There will be one more duology after this one (six books total).