Unraveled Fate Series by Kara Douglas

A brewing war, and a prophecy to doom them all. Lu’s life as she knows it is over. Her wishes of freedom have finally come to fruition, but at what cost? Her worst nightmares have become reality as monsters, fae, and dark magic corrupt the only home she’s ever known. Old, broken memories come to light, and the war from long ago seems doomed to repeat itself, with Lu stuck in the middle. Torn between her prince and the man she once called her enemy, she’s left with questions she can’t answer... moreA brewing war, and a prophecy to doom them all. Lu’s life as she knows it is over. Her wishes of freedom have finally come to fruition, but at what cost? Her worst nightmares have become reality as monsters, fae, and dark magic corrupt the only home she’s ever known. Old, broken memories come to light, and the war from long ago seems doomed to repeat itself, with Lu stuck in the middle. Torn between her prince and the man she once called her enemy, she’s left with questions she can’t answer. The scales threaten to tip when the Goddess of Vengeance puts Lu’s hard-won freedom more at risk than ever. When an ancient prophecy offers a chance at peace, she must learn to control her magic before it’s too late. With all eyes on her, Lu will have to prove herself to her kingdom—or lose everything, and everyone, she loves. Two kingdoms, divided by hate and corruption. Will darkness win?Illuminance is the second book in The Unraveled Fate Series, a four-book romantic fantasy series that follows Lu, a strong, sassy, and independent female character in the fight for her freedom. This epic tale of enemies-to-lovers and found family series, is perfect for the fans of high-stakes, magic training, warring kingdoms, dragons and deadly creatures, witty banter, and romantic tension. less

Every villain has a pastEvelina is a princess with no chance of becoming queen. The crown only passes to the Manor heir with the strongest magic, and hers is nothing more than a flicker of light. Which is great, since Evelina never wanted that burden in the first place. While she’s a lowly princess, she can roam freely. Not to mention stay by the side of her best friend since childhood, a companion unfit for a queen... moreEvery villain has a pastEvelina is a princess with no chance of becoming queen. The crown only passes to the Manor heir with the strongest magic, and hers is nothing more than a flicker of light. Which is great, since Evelina never wanted that burden in the first place. While she’s a lowly princess, she can roam freely. Not to mention stay by the side of her best friend since childhood, a companion unfit for a queen.Daimon has spent his life trying to climb the ranks of the empire to prove his worth, to become a companion fit for a certain princess. He’s garnered the attention of those in power with the strength of his shadows, beings both good and evil. But the higher he climbs, the more he’s trapped between duty and heart.Set three hundred years before the events of Lunaria, Undying Lands is a forbidden love story between a girl forced to be queen and the man tasked to keep her safe. In the midst of deadly war and the duties they both bear, can they prove their love undying?Would you sell your soul if it means saving your family?For fans of The Cruel Prince, the Witcher, and The Plated Prisoner Series. Undying Lands is novella in The Unraveled Fate Series. This can be read as standalone but is best read as book 2.5–between Illuminance and book 3. This novella is a harrowing tale of childhood friends-to-lovers, an empire on the brink of collapse, and perfect for fans of bodyguard/forbidden romance with touch spice and tension. less