Hawthorne: A Dark Elf Fairytale
About this ebook
Prince Brannilon Luthinor and his mortal bride, Mara Geary, have survived the war against the Void. But returning to the Hawthorne Court brings a treacherous new fight.
While Bran leaves the court to hunt down the cunning remnants of their enemy, Mara is left alone to navigate the poisonous politics of Elfhame—and a rising threat to the throne. While Mara struggles to master her growing magic and the depth of her feelings for her enigmatic husband, the shadows around them deepen. Treacherous schemes threaten to tear their fragile alliance apart.
To save Elfhame, Bran and Mara must learn to trust their magical bond and each other—before both of their worlds collapse into darkness.
✓ YA / Crossover Fantasy Romance
✓ Dark Elf Royalty
✓ Married Couple Dynamic / Fated Mates
✓ Royal Court Intrigue and Politics
✓ Mortal Heroine x Immortal Warrior
✓ High-Stakes Fantasy Quest
✓ Reluctant Allies to True Partners
From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, a richly-imagined fantasy romance uniting an adventurous young woman and a fearsome Dark Elf warrior, in a magical tale full of love and adventure.
- • Heat Level: Clean / Mild steam (romantic angst and atmospheric tension)
- • Vibes: Atmospheric, high-stakes, angsty, magical
- • Setting: The dangerous courts and shadowed frontiers of Elfhame
- • Trope Tags: Court politics, hidden power, dark elf hero, married lovers
- • Ending: Book 2 in a completed series (Ends on a strong HFN leading into the conclusion)
Perfect for fans of: Tara Grayce, Sylvia Mercedes, and Juliet Marillier
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About the author
Anthea Sharp is an award-winning, USA Today-bestselling fantasy author who loves incorporating fairytale elements, Celtic lore, and romantic elements into her books. Her Feyland series (where a high-tech game opens a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie) has sold over 200k copies worldwide. You can also escape into her Darkwood books, where an enchanted forest holds magical secrets and fey creatures. These elf-filled novels are inspired by the forests of the Pacific Northwest, where she lives for most of the year (only running away to sunny climes during the winter months).
When she's not writing, Anthea plays the Irish fiddle in a duo with her handsome husband, drinks copious amounts of tea, and likes to sleep in. She loves writing immersive worlds, running projects on Kickstarter to make pretty books, and hearing from readers! Find out more at fiddleheadpress.com.
