Realms of Alysatree Series by K.J. Dawson, Kristin J. Dawson

A misfit band of alliesA threat of twisted magicTheir secrets could destroy them . . . if their enemies don't get them first. Ivy can never rest. Seekers hunt her day and night, drawn to the magical seeds she carries around her neck. Separated not just from her family, but from her elven House, Ivy trusts no one.Orion is the trusted captain of the guard in a bustling human city. When Seekers descend, wreaking havoc, he traces the cause of the attack to one unwelcome elf—Ivy... moreA misfit band of alliesA threat of twisted magicTheir secrets could destroy them . . . if their enemies don't get them first. Ivy can never rest. Seekers hunt her day and night, drawn to the magical seeds she carries around her neck. Separated not just from her family, but from her elven House, Ivy trusts no one.Orion is the trusted captain of the guard in a bustling human city. When Seekers descend, wreaking havoc, he traces the cause of the attack to one unwelcome elf—Ivy.A dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues with Ivy blindly running and Orion determined to stop her from destroying anything else.But when Ivy comes under a surprise attack, it's Orion who saves her.Forming an unlikely alliance to uncover the truth about the unsettling events happening in their realm, Ivy and Orion band together along with a spoiled pocket dragon, a clever gnome, a childhood elven friend, and a sassy orc.With time running out and threats forming on every side, Ivy must reveal the ugly lies she’s been protecting, or risk letting humans and elves die at each other’s hands. And Orion has dark secrets of his own, ones that Ivy will despise, but can he figure out who to trust before it's too late?Hearts will break, family alliances shatter, and an ancient magic will demand justice — in blood and tears. Dive into the world of Trinth if you love rotating POVs, portals through realms, elven councils, fae courts, wounded love interests, and enemies to sweet romance! less

A war is coming. Truths come to light. Sacrifices must be made.Ivy has always known that the Elven Council holds the fate of both humans and fair folk in their hands, but now their devious agenda threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Trapped in a realm with an icy princess, deadly amulets, and fresh wounds, the least of Ivy's concerns might be her shattered heart—she may also lose her innate magic. Without a Gathering seed, Ivy won't survive long in either realm... moreA war is coming. Truths come to light. Sacrifices must be made.Ivy has always known that the Elven Council holds the fate of both humans and fair folk in their hands, but now their devious agenda threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Trapped in a realm with an icy princess, deadly amulets, and fresh wounds, the least of Ivy's concerns might be her shattered heart—she may also lose her innate magic. Without a Gathering seed, Ivy won't survive long in either realm.Orion has finally secured the acceptance and power he's craved all his life and stands at his father's side within the elite ranks of the court. Though he's where he has longed to be, he finds himself torn between the family he's always wanted and the elf maiden he has fallen for. His loyalties are shifting, and one wrong move could cost him everything.Old prejudices are surfacing, poison is spreading, and allies and enemies are gathering. Ivy and Orion's love and loyalty might be the key to saving their worlds—or the spark that ignites their downfall.Elven Council in Ashes is the second book in the Alysatraee duology. A story of redemption, fighting when you need to and finding contentment when you don't, and sacrifices that lead to happily ever afters. less