Wicked Realms Series by L.A. McGinnis

One week ago, I saw the future, and it was filled with fire and ruin. Worst of all, I forsaw the death of the most powerful male in Caladrius. A terrible prophecy that changed the course of my life, and endangered the men I love. They’ve sworn to protect me, but in this wicked realm, such promises are doomed to be broken. Now we’re playing a dangerous game with the ruthless Fae King, who keeps me prisoner in his palace, using me to chart the course of his unending war against his brother... moreOne week ago, I saw the future, and it was filled with fire and ruin. Worst of all, I forsaw the death of the most powerful male in Caladrius. A terrible prophecy that changed the course of my life, and endangered the men I love. They’ve sworn to protect me, but in this wicked realm, such promises are doomed to be broken. Now we’re playing a dangerous game with the ruthless Fae King, who keeps me prisoner in his palace, using me to chart the course of his unending war against his brother. As our enemies close in from all sides, one mistake is all it takes to put us in danger and send us on the run. But there is no cheating fate, and even the greatest sacrifice of all won’t save us from what destiny has planned. less

Two ruthless kings at war.A princess with a terrible power.Four broken warriors sworn to protect her.When I was dragged from my home by the Fae King’s vicious enforcer, I left my old life as a slave behind to become a pawn in an ancient game between two powerful brothers, the bearer of a stolen magic that could break kingdoms. Or forge a new one.But I have a secret.I can make this power mine, by sacrificing my most precious possession. My innocence... moreTwo ruthless kings at war.A princess with a terrible power.Four broken warriors sworn to protect her.When I was dragged from my home by the Fae King’s vicious enforcer, I left my old life as a slave behind to become a pawn in an ancient game between two powerful brothers, the bearer of a stolen magic that could break kingdoms. Or forge a new one.But I have a secret.I can make this power mine, by sacrificing my most precious possession. My innocence.While ruthless males go to war over this terrible magic I never asked for, there is only one future for me.Claim the power, take the throne, become a queen.The closer I grow to my beautiful warriors, I discover I have more to lose than ever before. Some say love conquers all, but our dark bond could be the spark that leaves this wicked world in ruin.**Savage Is My Kingdom is steamy dark fantasy romance with elements of forbidden love, found family, lost heir, age gap, morally gray men, enemies to lovers, reluctant heroes, plot heavy romance, wicked Fae, monsters, political conflict and forced proximity with enough spice to keep you reading all night long. less

They were right to call me a thief. I stole the king’s magic and made his power mine. The day I claimed the magic, I was cursed by an ancient prophecy, binding me to four others—a beastly gambler, an honorable slave, the Shadow King’s deadly general and a mysterious aristocrat. Every time I use my new power, we’re tangled more tightly togethe. Now our survival hinges on us outwitting the cunning Old Gods who brought us together in the first place... moreThey were right to call me a thief. I stole the king’s magic and made his power mine. The day I claimed the magic, I was cursed by an ancient prophecy, binding me to four others—a beastly gambler, an honorable slave, the Shadow King’s deadly general and a mysterious aristocrat. Every time I use my new power, we’re tangled more tightly togethe. Now our survival hinges on us outwitting the cunning Old Gods who brought us together in the first place. They say our curse is unbreakable, that we’re doomed to become monsters like them, but I don’t believe their lies. All I know is, we’re the only ones standing between our world and the dark magic prophesied to destroy it. There is nothing I won’t do to save my males. And they’ll burn this world to the ground to protect me. I say, let the biggest monsters win. **Cruel Is My Court is a dark Fae fantasy romance with elements of forbidden love, found family, fated mates, enemies to lovers, reluctant heroes, featuring plot heavy romance with Fae, monsters, and political conflict. less

A rebellious princess cursed by the gods. The loyal warriors sworn to protect her. A bond broken only by death. From the day I was born, I was destined to become a sacrifice to my father’s power. Now everything has changed. My father is dead, I’ve claimed the Fae magic and altered the course of a bloody, thousand-year war. I’m stronger, more powerful…and I have an even deadlier enemy—the ruthless Shadow King... moreA rebellious princess cursed by the gods. The loyal warriors sworn to protect her. A bond broken only by death. From the day I was born, I was destined to become a sacrifice to my father’s power. Now everything has changed. My father is dead, I’ve claimed the Fae magic and altered the course of a bloody, thousand-year war. I’m stronger, more powerful…and I have an even deadlier enemy—the ruthless Shadow King. To protect the men I love, I’ll forge an alliance with the traitorous High Seer and betray every vow I’ve ever made, because there is only one way to defeat the king and prevent the ancient magic from corrupting me and my bonded warriors. First, we'll save the world. Then kill the gods before their curse kills us. **Merciless Is My Crown is a why choose, high stakes fantasy romance with elements of forbidden love, found family, fated mates, enemies to lovers, Fae, shifters and political conflict. less