R L Perez

She's a princess in exile. He's the assassin sent to kill her. And now they're bound by a fae bargain. Princess Eira, a half-fae half-human, only wants freedom for her court and her people. But her stepmother has banished her from the kingdom because of her human bloodline. Now, Eira leads a secret band of rebels, all eager for change. And when an assassin crosses her path, she sees her chance to infiltrate the Winter Court and put an end to her stepmother's rule. Or so she thinks. Theron, the realm's most skilled assassin, has been trapped in a contract with the Queen of the Winter Court for over a decade. Lucky for him, he has one last mission to complete before he is finally free: eliminate the vagabond princess who threatens the queen. But when he tracks her down, she isn't what he expected. She tricks him into a bargain, and now, he is forced to travel alongside her to the Winter Palace. As they journey together, their hatred toward one another shifts, making way for new feelings. Eira realizes Theron is more than just a killer. And Theron discovers that Eira is not the villain the queen had painted her to be. But the queen's hold on Theron is stronger than he thought. And as he starts to fall for Eira, he struggles against the binding magic of his contract with the queen, which demands he fulfill his final assignment. Can Eira achieve her goal of freeing her kingdom? Or will the deadly assassin unravel her plans... and her heart? Crown of Poison is a Snow White retelling with a twist, full of dark fae magic, deadly court schemes, and steamy romance. The Crowns of the Fae books can be read in any order as stand-alone novels. NOTE: Crown of Poison was previously published as Carved in Ice and Glass. This updated edition has been fully rewritten and includes major plot changes and alterations from the original story.

She's a princess in exile. He's the assassin sent to kill her. And now they're bound by a fae bargain. Princess Eira, a half-fae half-human, only wants freedom for her court and her people. But her stepmother has banished her from the kingdom because of her human bloodline. Now, Eira leads a secret band of rebels, all eager for change. And when an assassin crosses her path, she sees her chance to infiltrate the Winter Court and put an end to her stepmother's rule. Or so she thinks. Theron, the realm's most skilled assassin, has been trapped in a contract with the Queen of the Winter Court for over a decade. Lucky for him, he has one last mission to complete before he is finally free: eliminate the vagabond princess who threatens the queen. But when he tracks her down, she isn't what he expected. She tricks him into a bargain, and now, he is forced to travel alongside her to the Winter Palace. As they journey together, their hatred toward one another shifts, making way for new feelings. Eira realizes Theron is more than just a killer. And Theron discovers that Eira is not the villain the queen had painted her to be. But the queen's hold on Theron is stronger than he thought. And as he starts to fall for Eira, he struggles against the binding magic of his contract with the queen, which demands he fulfill his final assignment. Can Eira achieve her goal of freeing her kingdom? Or will the deadly assassin unravel her plans... and her heart? Crown of Poison is a Snow White retelling with a twist, full of dark fae magic, deadly court schemes, and steamy romance. The Crowns of the Fae books can be read in any order as stand-alone novels. NOTE: Crown of Poison was previously published as Carved in Ice and Glass. This updated edition has been fully rewritten and includes major plot changes and alterations from the original story.

After one ill-advised night of passion with a death god, fire witch Marina was left with a curse that binds her soul to deadly serpents, dooming her to a life without love or companionship. Now the god is nowhere to be found and she's left fighting to keep her coven alive while she dreams of revenge she might never get.When the death god suddenly reappears, begging for her help, her first instinct is to kill him. But with his arrival comes a host of dark and unnatural creatures, waging war on her city and threatening to slaughter her people. Marina isn't powerful enough to stop them on her own.She needs to work together with the one man she hates more than anything. The one man who holds the key to undoing her curse forever.The one man whose very presence could mean the destruction of her people.With his help, Marina must save her people from dark magic-without dooming them to the curse of the death god.But can she work alongside her enemy without losing her heart to him a second time?Serpent & Flame is a stand-alone fantasy romance set in the same world as Ivy & Bone. It is a Medusa retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark, witchy vibes, and allusions to Greek mythology.

After one ill-advised night of passion with a death god, fire witch Marina was left with a curse that binds her soul to deadly serpents, dooming her to a life without love or companionship. Now the god is nowhere to be found and she's left fighting to keep her coven alive while she dreams of revenge she might never get.When the death god suddenly reappears, begging for her help, her first instinct is to kill him. But with his arrival comes a host of dark and unnatural creatures, waging war on her city and threatening to slaughter her people. Marina isn't powerful enough to stop them on her own.She needs to work together with the one man she hates more than anything. The one man who holds the key to undoing her curse forever.The one man whose very presence could mean the destruction of her people.With his help, Marina must save her people from dark magic-without dooming them to the curse of the death god.But can she work alongside her enemy without losing her heart to him a second time?Serpent & Flame is a stand-alone fantasy romance set in the same world as Ivy & Bone. It is a Medusa retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark, witchy vibes, and allusions to Greek mythology.

For years, Pandora has sought her revenge. And now that her box has been opened, she has what she needs to succeed.Under the guise of a goddess sent to help, she arrives in Elysium to work with the other deities to stop the box's dark magic from spreading. But it's all a ruse... In truth, she is planting seeds of destruction that will bring Elysium to its knees.Her ultimate goal is to take down Apollo, the one who cursed her and doomed her to a life of misery. Nothing will stop her-not even his handsome apprentice, Sol.But when Pandora must work alongside Sol to keep up appearances, she finds the sun god as infuriating as he is seductive, and she falls victim to his charms. As her plan unfolds, she begins to doubt what she truly wants. Bringing down Elysium would mean the end of all gods-even Sol.Can she fulfill the task she has spent her entire existence planning? Or will her loyalties shift in favor of the gods she is meant to despise?Oak & Ember is Book 3 of the Ivy & Bone series, a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

For years, Pandora has sought her revenge. And now that her box has been opened, she has what she needs to succeed.Under the guise of a goddess sent to help, she arrives in Elysium to work with the other deities to stop the box's dark magic from spreading. But it's all a ruse... In truth, she is planting seeds of destruction that will bring Elysium to its knees.Her ultimate goal is to take down Apollo, the one who cursed her and doomed her to a life of misery. Nothing will stop her-not even his handsome apprentice, Sol.But when Pandora must work alongside Sol to keep up appearances, she finds the sun god as infuriating as he is seductive, and she falls victim to his charms. As her plan unfolds, she begins to doubt what she truly wants. Bringing down Elysium would mean the end of all gods-even Sol.Can she fulfill the task she has spent her entire existence planning? Or will her loyalties shift in favor of the gods she is meant to despise?Oak & Ember is Book 3 of the Ivy & Bone series, a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

A ghost, trapped by magic. A prince of Hell, burdened by secrets. A love that was never meant to be.The day Mona died, she found her true life in the realm of the dead. She discovered her wild and seductive side. She learned the truth about her magic. And she fell in love with a dark prince.Now, resurrected by the power of the Triple Goddess, Mona is ripped from her new life and returned to the land of the living. She seeks a treacherous path back to the Underworld to rescue her twin sister, Prue-and to return to the love she left behind. But in order to get there, she must sacrifice everything. Her life. Her soul.Her memories.When she returns to the Underworld and greets the prince of Hell who stole her heart, she no longer remembers who he is. Seeing him again reawakens her lost feelings, but she has a mission: find Prue. Can Mona reach her before the death magic claims Prue's soul? Or will Mona's heart be seduced by the dark prince once again?Thorn & Ash is Book 2 of the Ivy & Bone series, a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

A ghost, trapped by magic. A prince of Hell, burdened by secrets. A love that was never meant to be.The day Mona died, she found her true life in the realm of the dead. She discovered her wild and seductive side. She learned the truth about her magic. And she fell in love with a dark prince.Now, resurrected by the power of the Triple Goddess, Mona is ripped from her new life and returned to the land of the living. She seeks a treacherous path back to the Underworld to rescue her twin sister, Prue-and to return to the love she left behind. But in order to get there, she must sacrifice everything. Her life. Her soul.Her memories.When she returns to the Underworld and greets the prince of Hell who stole her heart, she no longer remembers who he is. Seeing him again reawakens her lost feelings, but she has a mission: find Prue. Can Mona reach her before the death magic claims Prue's soul? Or will Mona's heart be seduced by the dark prince once again?Thorn & Ash is Book 2 of the Ivy & Bone series, a Hades and Persephone retelling with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Touch of Darkness.

An assassin on the run. An angel through time. A powerful immortal enemy.Cora Covington, once feared assassin, is on the run with the last remaining survivors of her demon coven. But as she struggles to retaliate against her power-hungry father, she realizes the cost to defeat him is more devastating than she feared.Vince Delgado walks the line between Reapers and Timekeepers, desperate to get back to Cora. The more he uncovers about the Timekeepers, the more secrets he finds buried within the timeline... until he comes face-to-face with a deadly threat that transcends the laws of time.Cora and Vince must rely on their skills-and the strength of their love-in order to survive. But when their enemies align, the star-crossed lovers must confront their battles head-on before the world is torn apart.Even if it destroys them both.**This book contains strong sexual content**

An assassin on the run. An angel through time. A powerful immortal enemy.Cora Covington, once feared assassin, is on the run with the last remaining survivors of her demon coven. But as she struggles to retaliate against her power-hungry father, she realizes the cost to defeat him is more devastating than she feared.Vince Delgado walks the line between Reapers and Timekeepers, desperate to get back to Cora. The more he uncovers about the Timekeepers, the more secrets he finds buried within the timeline... until he comes face-to-face with a deadly threat that transcends the laws of time.Cora and Vince must rely on their skills-and the strength of their love-in order to survive. But when their enemies align, the star-crossed lovers must confront their battles head-on before the world is torn apart.Even if it destroys them both.**This book contains strong sexual content**

He's an angel. She's a demon. Their love was never meant to be.Vince Delgado has become a Reaper-a dark angel. While adjusting to his new life and new powers, he uncovers a shocking mystery: someone is stealing magic from the souls of the dead.Cora Covington struggles to fill her new role as demon coven leader. As she tries to quell the riots and unrest in the city, she discovers a new threat: another Bloodcaster is among them. Someone as powerful as Cora.When Vince and Cora finally reunite, the passion between them escalates. Though they want to be together, their enemies draw closer-until Vince and Cora realize their two conflicts are connected. But to defeat their enemies, they must set aside their feelings for each other and make sacrifices for their people.Even if it tears them apart forever.

He's an angel. She's a demon. Their love was never meant to be.Vince Delgado has become a Reaper-a dark angel. While adjusting to his new life and new powers, he uncovers a shocking mystery: someone is stealing magic from the souls of the dead.Cora Covington struggles to fill her new role as demon coven leader. As she tries to quell the riots and unrest in the city, she discovers a new threat: another Bloodcaster is among them. Someone as powerful as Cora.When Vince and Cora finally reunite, the passion between them escalates. Though they want to be together, their enemies draw closer-until Vince and Cora realize their two conflicts are connected. But to defeat their enemies, they must set aside their feelings for each other and make sacrifices for their people.Even if it tears them apart forever.