The Poisoned Kingdoms Series by Amelia MacLeod

Fake courtesan. Real feelings. Impossible odds. Some lies are worth dying for. Neve has spent her life hiding a deadly she's immune to the magical thrall that controls every other human in the Vales. When her defiance catches the attention of Prince Sylvan Everstone—the notorious Soulslayer—she expects torture or death. Instead, he claims her as his courtesan to save her life... moreFake courtesan. Real feelings. Impossible odds. Some lies are worth dying for. Neve has spent her life hiding a deadly she's immune to the magical thrall that controls every other human in the Vales. When her defiance catches the attention of Prince Sylvan Everstone—the notorious Soulslayer—she expects torture or death. Instead, he claims her as his courtesan to save her life. It's a lie that could get them both killed, but it's also her only protection from a court of sadistic mages who see humans as disposable playthings. Forced into an intimate charade with the realm's most dangerous man, Neve must navigate deadly court politics while hiding the truth about her immunity. But darker forces are stirring. The mage king has plans that go far beyond simple cruelty, and the ancient ritual that could seal his schemes draws near. As the kingdom hurtles toward catastrophe, Neve faces an impossible choice between the safety of shadows and stepping into a light that could either save her people—or destroy them all. An enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance featuring a morally gray hero, a fearless heroine with hidden powers, and stakes that could reshape the world. –. Hollow and Venom is a stand-alone novel set in the world of the Poisoned Kingdoms. less

The disgraced general who hates magic. The exiled princess who wields it. And a realm on the brink of war. Five years ago, Laena abandoned her crown. Now she lives in exile, tending her garden and hiding a deadly secret: she possesses magic in a realm where it's forbidden. And she's not the only one. When shadow monsters attack and assassins strike, there's only one person who can help: Captain Callum Farrow, the infamous magic hunter of Aglye. He's sworn to destroy anyone who wields magic... moreThe disgraced general who hates magic. The exiled princess who wields it. And a realm on the brink of war. Five years ago, Laena abandoned her crown. Now she lives in exile, tending her garden and hiding a deadly secret: she possesses magic in a realm where it's forbidden. And she's not the only one. When shadow monsters attack and assassins strike, there's only one person who can help: Captain Callum Farrow, the infamous magic hunter of Aglye. He's sworn to destroy anyone who wields magic. She's sworn never to reveal her power. One touch is all it takes to ignite something dangerous between them. One kiss to make her forget why she can't fall for him. But as shadow monsters emerge and assassins strike, their forbidden attraction becomes the least of their problems. Ancient magic stirs in the realm. Enemies gather at the borders. And Laena must choose between the man she loves and the kingdoms she's sworn to protect. Some loves are worth risking everything for. Some duties demand you sacrifice it all. Perfect for fans of Penn Cole and L. J. Andrews, Winter's Fate is the first book in a sizzling fantasy romance trilogy where duty and desire collide, and the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance. less

A queen's forbidden magic. A captain's impossible choice. A realm on the brink of destruction. Laena's winter magic is killing her from the inside out, but it may be the only thing standing between her people and total annihilation. When her sister's thirst for power unleashes ancient enemies back into the world, Laena must choose between a political marriage that could save her kingdom and the love that could destroy it... moreA queen's forbidden magic. A captain's impossible choice. A realm on the brink of destruction. Laena's winter magic is killing her from the inside out, but it may be the only thing standing between her people and total annihilation. When her sister's thirst for power unleashes ancient enemies back into the world, Laena must choose between a political marriage that could save her kingdom and the love that could destroy it. Captain Callum Farrow has spent his life hunting magic users—until he falls for one. Torn between duty and desire, he'll risk everything to protect the woman whose power both terrifies and captivates him. But as dark forces gather and the barrier between worlds crumbles, even their love might not be enough to save them. With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, Laena and Callum must learn that the greatest magic isn't found in spells or swords—it's found in the courage to fight for what you believe in, even when the cost is everything you hold dear. A sweeping fantasy romance of sacrifice, redemption, and the transformative power of love. This book completes Laena and Callum’s love story – but there are more stories to come in the Poisoned Kingdoms series! less

In the darkness between two dying worlds, trust is the most dangerous magic of all. Katrina never expected to see Evren Avery again. Two years ago, she sealed the barrier between the Vales and the Miragelands, trapping herself in a realm of wraiths and ruins, paying for her sins in blood and isolation. She's survived on wit, determination, and the memory of one stolen moment—the night she knelt before a king in his empty castle and made a devil's bargain. One drop of blood for another... moreIn the darkness between two dying worlds, trust is the most dangerous magic of all. Katrina never expected to see Evren Avery again. Two years ago, she sealed the barrier between the Vales and the Miragelands, trapping herself in a realm of wraiths and ruins, paying for her sins in blood and isolation. She's survived on wit, determination, and the memory of one stolen moment—the night she knelt before a king in his empty castle and made a devil's bargain. One drop of blood for another. But when Evren appears in the underground city where she's barely clinging to survival, Katrina realizes the deal was never finished. The worlds are unraveling. Magic is failing. And the Ruthless King has come to collect—not her death, but her help. Together, they must journey into the heart of a dying realm, facing wraiths that hunger for magic, prophecies that threaten to destroy them both, and a connection that should have ended with that first exchange of blood. As Katrina's dormant power awakens into something new and frightening, she's forced to confront the truth she's been running from: some debts can't be paid with punishment. Some wounds can only be healed by the one person who knows exactly how deep they go. But trust is a luxury Katrina can't afford. Not when betrayal lurks in every shadow. Not when saving two worlds might mean losing the one person who's ever chosen her. Not when the price of her power could be everything—including the king who's determined to keep her by his side. A sweeping fantasy romance about redemption, second chances, and the dangerous magic of letting someone see the truth of your heart. less