Faeted Hearts Series by Laura Winter

I was fifteen when my mother was killed by King Azemar Xeris. I’ve kept hidden for years, working the mines and keeping my head down.Until I wake up on an altar, about to be a sacrifice for a dark ritual I don’t understand, with icy blue eyes glaring down at me.I don’t make it far in my escape when Prince Xeris apprehends me, accusing me of crimes at the mine I’m certain I didn’t commit. But apparently, there have been other victims of these sacrifices, and I may be the only survivor... moreI was fifteen when my mother was killed by King Azemar Xeris. I’ve kept hidden for years, working the mines and keeping my head down.Until I wake up on an altar, about to be a sacrifice for a dark ritual I don’t understand, with icy blue eyes glaring down at me.I don’t make it far in my escape when Prince Xeris apprehends me, accusing me of crimes at the mine I’m certain I didn’t commit. But apparently, there have been other victims of these sacrifices, and I may be the only survivor.To clear my name, I’ll have to work with the prince to find the killer and the purpose of this ritual. If only I could shake his familiar blue eyes.The Autumn Equinox and Blood Moon are approaching, and I’m determined to be the last to suffer in this ritual. Even if I must work with the prince who has turned a blind eye to his kingdom’s suffering for years.I just hope I’m not working with the very male who tried to sacrifice me.Storm & Sacrifice was originally published in the limited Foes to Flames anthology that is no longer available for purchase. This rereleased version contains extra detail and deleted scenes, including a first look at the new Faeted Hearts series.Please note that Storm & Sacrifice is a full length novella, which means despite the shorter word count, it is still a complete story. less

MalachiI know her. She’s beautiful and brilliant and absolutely perfect.She’s also the only fae who has ever hated me.My mate.Now I have a chance to make up for my mistakes, prove to Aspen that I’m not some dumb guard who can’t string together a sentence. The more time we spend together, the more I’m falling for her, and that hope might destroy me.The Stars showed me my mate, but she still has no idea what we are.AspenThe last time I saw him, I told him I never wanted to see him again... moreMalachiI know her. She’s beautiful and brilliant and absolutely perfect.She’s also the only fae who has ever hated me.My mate.Now I have a chance to make up for my mistakes, prove to Aspen that I’m not some dumb guard who can’t string together a sentence. The more time we spend together, the more I’m falling for her, and that hope might destroy me.The Stars showed me my mate, but she still has no idea what we are.AspenThe last time I saw him, I told him I never wanted to see him again.Until a summons brings me face to face with the guard who turned the worst day of my life into a nightmare.The new king and queen have requested my help in uncovering a witch within the library I call home, but it means I’m forced to work with him.Except the guard isn’t as awful as I made him out to be in my head. Malachi is funny, brilliant, and redefines everything I’ve ever known and experienced in life.This is all a guise, but I’m starting to wonder if maybe I’ve been guarding myself from the truth. less