Elora lives for her sword, but her skill can’t save her family from ruin. To protect them, she accepts an arranged marriage, only to be stolen away by a broodingly handsome fae prince before she can say “I do.” Now trapped in his cursed court by a magical bargain, she must train him to win a throne, but the greatest battle she faces might be the one for her own heart.
Perfect for readers who love:
🩷 Slow burn, no spice
⚔️ Enemies to lovers
📜 Fae bargains
🏰 Court intrigue
🤫 Secret training sessions
🏆 Deadly tournament
😏 Allllll the banter
Book 0: Heir of Bitter Thorn
A lost prince. A deadly bargain. A memory she can’t afford to lose.
Elora is a master with a blade, but in her village, sword fighting is just a hobby for a girl destined for an arranged marriage. When a dryad offers her an escape, she accepts the bargain: rescue a cursed prince in Faerie or stay trapped in a mundane life forever.
Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn
He’s a cursed fae prince. She’s the mortal with a sword who can save him.
Swords first, love later. That was always Elora’s rule. Duty demands she marry a rich merchant to save her family, but a cruel twist of fate, and a handsome fae prince, have other plans. Now she’s a stranger in a strange land, bound by a bargain she foolishly made.
Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn
Faerie bargains are not easily broken.
Elora has decided to stay in Faerie to help Prince Brannick become High King. With the element of surprise on their side, they only have to hide their sword training lessons until the last phase of testing.
Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn
Faerie is forever changed.
Mortals in Faerie always bring trouble, and after Elora’s pivotal sacrifice, that trouble has spread throughout all the courts. It affects the very nature of their realm.
Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn
Faerie itself is on the brink of destruction.
Alone and frightened, Elora must return to Bitter Thorn to share news of Queen Alessandra’s most recent victory. But the realm is crumbling before her eyes. Frost covers surfaces it should not. Defensive enchantments are not as strong as they should be.