Bound by Thrones Series by Mel Braxton

"I need to save my sister." —Zayne A necromancer holds the strings to my sister's soul. By rescuing her, I'll save the Shadow Court.I have a plan. It’s a longshot, but it is the best I have. I’ll draw the attention of undead Shades. The Shades, however, pursue someone else: Ayla, a beautiful fae I dismissed too quickly. Turns out, there's something special about her—I just don't know what it is.“Soon, I’ll be a stowaway.” —Ayla I’m on the run, fleeing to the Isles of Fae... more"I need to save my sister." —Zayne A necromancer holds the strings to my sister's soul. By rescuing her, I'll save the Shadow Court.I have a plan. It’s a longshot, but it is the best I have. I’ll draw the attention of undead Shades. The Shades, however, pursue someone else: Ayla, a beautiful fae I dismissed too quickly. Turns out, there's something special about her—I just don't know what it is.“Soon, I’ll be a stowaway.” —Ayla I’m on the run, fleeing to the Isles of Fae. As a part-fae bastard, I want to escape my past. Maybe I'll learn the truth of my heritage or find the Firewolf I see in my visions. I’m going. And nothing can derail me—at least until Zayne ruins everything.Because of him, I am branded by Shades. Now a gray blemish grows on my chest. With time, it will bind my soul, kill me, and raise me as an undead. I didn’t escape just to be slain.Zayne has a remedy, one he will share—if we save his sister from a necromancer.My options are limited, and I join his quest. Only I have secrets, and I don’t trust him. Yet every time he heals my brand, he touches my bare skin. With his palm pressed to my heart, I’m drawn closer to him.There’s no denying the fire between us. Or the obstacles. As my brand and feelings grow, I realize escape was a terrible plan. The Isles of Fae are at stake in this epic adventure. Shadow and Smite is book one of four. This is a slow burn, steamy series featuring a single romantic couple. less

Her magic could destroy them all. Their passion could save the world.Ayla needs help. She has more magic than ever before and no control over it. Not only is she dangerous to everyone around her, her magical bond with Zayne is growing stronger—and it’s all she can do to resist it.Zayne has an island to save and new powers he detests. The curse on his homeland remains, and only a set of black diamond shards hidden away at a trade assembly can fix it... moreHer magic could destroy them all. Their passion could save the world.Ayla needs help. She has more magic than ever before and no control over it. Not only is she dangerous to everyone around her, her magical bond with Zayne is growing stronger—and it’s all she can do to resist it.Zayne has an island to save and new powers he detests. The curse on his homeland remains, and only a set of black diamond shards hidden away at a trade assembly can fix it. Except it means sneaking into the assembly while yearning for a woman whose magic doesn’t know the meaning of subtle.As their irresistible passions bring the reluctant pair closer, the nightly ballroom parties hide something altogether more sinister. Someone is controlling the curse on Zayne’s homeland. If Ayla and Zayne don’t master their magic or have the courage to strengthen their bond, they’ll not only doom their loved ones—they’ll doom each other.Secrets and Starlight is the second sizzling romantasy book in the Bound by Thrones trilogy. If you love morally gray men, court intrigues, and accidental mates, slide into Secrets and Starlight! less