Of Metals and Curses Series by Renna Ashley

Being bound to him can only mean one of two things—that he is my destiny, or he will be my undoing.A human living in a world that bows to the fae, Cryssa Thurdred survives by keeping her head down and staying out of trouble. Well, mostly. Only, when the goddess of fate throws her into the wolves’ den, Cryssa learns she can no longer hide in the shadows... moreBeing bound to him can only mean one of two things—that he is my destiny, or he will be my undoing.A human living in a world that bows to the fae, Cryssa Thurdred survives by keeping her head down and staying out of trouble. Well, mostly. Only, when the goddess of fate throws her into the wolves’ den, Cryssa learns she can no longer hide in the shadows.Torn from her old life and brought to High Keep—the Inatian seat of power and residence of the royal family—all Cryssa wants is to escape and go back to the only home she’s ever known. Instead, she discovers she was hand-picked by the Crown Prince with only one reason in to be his bride.Yet Crown Prince Viridian Avanos is far from welcoming. Cold, powerful, and difficult to read, marrying him is the last thing Cryssa swears she’ll ever do. When dark magic threatens to consume her and everything she loves, Cryssa finds an unlikely ally in her betrothed. Together, they just might unravel the deceit that shrouds High Keep and its residents.But if Cryssa doesn’t shield her heart, death will surely swallow her whole.A Broken Throne of Bronze is the first book in a new series featuring rivals-to-lovers romance, forced marriage, fated mates, and plot twists you’ll never see coming, perfect for readers that enjoy romantasy and fantasy romance. less

He’s my mate, or my murderer. That is, if I don’t kill him first.The former Captain of the High King’s Guard, Lymseia Wynterliff has never been one for politics. But when the High King tasks her with a diplomatic mission forcing her to return home to Illnamoor—the capital of the Steel Court—she begrudgingly accepts. The High King needs someone he can trust, and Lymseia’s the only one for the job.But all it takes is one ambush to ruin everything... moreHe’s my mate, or my murderer. That is, if I don’t kill him first.The former Captain of the High King’s Guard, Lymseia Wynterliff has never been one for politics. But when the High King tasks her with a diplomatic mission forcing her to return home to Illnamoor—the capital of the Steel Court—she begrudgingly accepts. The High King needs someone he can trust, and Lymseia’s the only one for the job.But all it takes is one ambush to ruin everything. With the blood of her men on her hands, Lymseia has no choice but to go along with her kidnapper’s demands. Only, her enemy isn’t at all who she expects. Her kidnapper, and the one to blame for the ambush, is the one and only heir-apparent to the Silver Court: Asheros Larmanne. Her fated.Mysterious and cunning, Asheros stands in the way of her duty. He has an agenda of his own, and that sly grin of his only further conceals his intentions. When hostilities rise between the five Courts, threatening to reforge centuries-old alliances, it becomes all too clear that someone is orchestrating the turmoil that’s spreading like wildfire. Maybe, with Asheros’s help, Lymseia can uncover the orchestrator’s identity, and end this before it’s too late.But if Lymseia’s trust in her captor is misaligned, her kingdom will shatter around her.A Shattered Kingdom of Steel is the second book in the Of Metals and Curses series, featuring rivals-to-lovers romance, fated mates, forced proximity, and plot twists you’ll never see coming, perfect for readers that enjoy fantasy romance. Each book in the series features one couple, a HEA, and an overarching plot that builds with each installment. Any cliffhangers pertain to the continuing plot, and not the couple's love story. While each book can be read on its own, for the best experience, it is recommended that the series be read in order. less

When hearts ignite, only destruction will follow...They want me to be quiet. Afraid. And I’m through with giving it to them.Invisibility is how Arella Kellener once survived. As a human servant at High Keep—the Inatian seat of power—she could go unnoticed. The less attention she received from those in higher places, the better.But everything changed when Arella saw something she shouldn’t... moreWhen hearts ignite, only destruction will follow...They want me to be quiet. Afraid. And I’m through with giving it to them.Invisibility is how Arella Kellener once survived. As a human servant at High Keep—the Inatian seat of power—she could go unnoticed. The less attention she received from those in higher places, the better.But everything changed when Arella saw something she shouldn’t. Now, she has a target on her back, hunted by a god-touched fae hellbent on eliminating his one loose end: her. A past dalliance taught her to keep her eyes from wandering beyond her means, and now, with her life on the line, that lesson holds even greater importance.That is, until Orim Brennor, the devastatingly handsome fae male who smiles at her like she’s the only woman in the realm, becomes her protector. Her guardian. Orim’s made it his mission to keep her safe, and for the foreseeable future, he won’t be leaving her side.But if Arella abandons the safety of her silence and opens her heart, her life might not be the only one at stake.The Maiden and the Steel Guardian is a short novel that should be read after A Shattered Kingdom of Steel, featuring bodyguard romance, mentor/mentee training sequences, a golden retriever hero, and a HFN, perfect for readers that enjoy fantasy romance/romantasy. There may be unanswered questions that lead into the next book in the series, and any cliffhangers pertain to the continuing plot, not the couple's love story. less