Elfhaven

In appearance, Elfhaven is back to normal after its bloody battle with Widdow's army. Elfhaven formed a new council, Talissa and Varth are wedded, Twila and Shamlin's wounds have healed, Glenis is still comatose, and Frey continues to be a constant irritant to Varth. However, the actions of Treynus are anything but ordinary. He barricaded himself in Tanaya's Temple, still irrefutably shaken by a revelation presented to him by Tanaya--a surmised prediction on Elfhaven's current struggle of an unknown origin supposedly more dangerous than Widdow when she lived. When summoned to the council, Talissa is dismayed to receive only bits and pieces of what Treynus has learned. Her real shock comes when she hears that she, along with a select group of elves, will be sent on a quest to Alvagore, a mountainous region of Kilgarn, to seek out a Crystallite named Avera. Talissa let it be known that the concept of spending days or even weeks looking for an elusive creature, which does not want to be found in the first place, was nightmarish. Treynus's response was to inform her that if this new threat was not eliminated before reaching the peak of its power, she would have a new definition for the word.

Elfhaven is exactly what it implies--a haven for elves, governed by a high council of five. It is forgotten by time and hidden from the intrusive present-day human population. There was a time when elves thought of themselves as fearless protectors of the earth and defenders of the innocent, but that time is long past. Elfhaven's council has no choice but to confess their fear, not only for their existence but for the world outside their realm, or so they claim. From the instant of their existence, elves have protected the world from evil, but now there is a new malevolent threat that is beyond their capability. The ruler of the netherworld called Helgrey has never hidden her intent to dominate the earth, thus transforming it into the twisted version of her own world. But the prize she covets most is the destruction of Elfhaven. In the past, she has hidden behind tact and subtle innuendos, but now her threat has become a fear-provoking reality as Widdow enacts her wrathful vengeance by unleashing a horrendously wicked scheme that takes the form of an unholy ally that the council is unable to combat. The council is in dire need of a champion for their cause and finds one in the form of a woman. She is young, inexperienced, and of all things, a human. That is, until a freak accident results in her bizarre transformation.

Kat's return home with her captivating new mates should be a celebration of love and unity, yet the fledgling bond that once united them is now shadowed by resentment and the echoes of Kat's unwilling deception. Larkwood is on the verge of unparalleled growth and wealth, and with its powerful new co-stewards it stands poised to become one of the most important territories in Elfhaven. But unexpected obstacles are cropping up by the second. As setbacks threaten to shatter Kat's hopes for Larkwood's future, she must set aside her worries about her dysfunctional mate bonds and her wounded heart and focus on her duties to the people she governs. When the setbacks become outright attacks against Kat personally, she and her bonded mates are forced to rise above the turmoil and learn to trust each other long enough for Kat to survive whatever political games are afoot. Author's note *Game of Hearts is a two-book duology. As such, there are unresolved conflicts from book one that lead into book two. The story is complete at two books. *This story was previously published as the serial story, Tournament of Hearts, but has undergone extensive editing and contains additional chapters and other changes. *The relationship in this story is poly romance (meaning multiple love interests). *Contains MF, MM, and XM/XF romance

Someone is setting death-spells targeting mortals and elf blood alike. With her mentor out of commission, it’s up to half-trained Warder Mona Lisa Kubrek to stop the magic. Despite being told repeatedly her job is to nullify spells and not go after the source, too many people are at risk for her to not track the spell-caster down. Even meeting a sexy half-elf shifter won’t distract her from her goal. Except Cart Dupree is fully trained and has the team to search for the evildoer, so she’d be stupid to not use his expertise. Stupid is something she can’t afford to be, not with her enemy’s henchmen after her. Later she’ll deal with Cart and his questions about her special abilities and the non-standard training her mentor has given her. Right now, they need to unravel where the magician is, and who he is, before he builds enough power to decimate them all. First, though, they need to stay alive. Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors

One fae woman. One royal marriage tournament. One unforgettable team of competitors. Lady Katrina Bellflower, the mixed-blood steward of Larkwood, is in charge of a secluded fae territory on the brink of expansion. But the good fortune of the people she governs is about to become her downfall. The queen of Elfhaven has declared a tournament, and the winning team of fae males will be bonded to a mysterious, unnamed courtier—Lady Katrina. Kat might not like the idea, but one doesn't say no to the queen of Elfhaven when she demands entertainment. Kat dreads the idea of being bonded to strangers. She isn't allowed to reveal her identity, and she isn't supposed to play favorites. But she finds a way to get to know the teams of fae males who may soon share her home and her title by posing as a palace gossip. Kat’s heart is torn between duty and longing as she is forced to conceal her true identity and her real role in the tournament. Despite her best efforts to remain impartial, the powerful, alluring men of Raven team kindle a fire she cannot ignore, and she finds herself yearning for them to win. But someone else has other ideas. As the tournament progresses, all thoughts of future happiness are shadowed by the specter of sabotage. Lady Katrina discovers that there is more at stake than her bonding and the stewardship of Larkwood. Nothing is ever as it seems when ancient, mercurial fae royals are involved. At this rate, it will be a wonder if the men of Raven team even manage to survive the Game of Hearts, let alone emerge as champions. Author's note *Game of Hearts is a two-book duology. As such, there are unresolved conflicts from book one that lead into book two. The story is complete at two books. *This story was previously published as a serial story, but has undergone extensive editing and contains additional chapters and other changes. *The relationship in this story is poly romance (meaning multiple love interests). *Contains MF, MM, and XM/XF romance