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22 must-read romantasy books

The Endless War

THREE LIFE-CHANGING CHOICES, TWO STAR-CROSSED LOVERS, AND ONE UNCLAIMED DESTINY . . . 
 
DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD 
 
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Newly crowned as king of Maridrina, Keris watches powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is exposed. 
 
He knows there is only one way to save her when she is imprisoned by the Empress: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. 
 
Zarrah, held captive on the dreaded Devil's Island, faces two choices: regain the favour of the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor by her royal command. 
 
But dare Zarrah seek a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with a destiny she must fight to claim. 
 
Facing impossible odds, Keris and Zarrah must somehow find their way back to each other, before it's too late . . . 
 
Tropes/themes: 
 
1. Political Intrigue 
2. Alternate World 
3. Enemies to Lovers 
4. Action &amp; Adventure 
5. Romantasy 
 
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Praise for Danielle L Jensen's previous work:- 
 
Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! - Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 
 
Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down - I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word - Sarah J. Maas 
 
The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar world-building and multidimensional characters - Kirkus Reviews 
 
Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss - Booklist 
 
 
A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 
A Fate Inked in Blood, USA Today bestseller, March 2024

Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!

Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King

Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down - I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word

The book grabs readers from the beginning with its stellar world-building and multidimensional characters

Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss

Danielle L. Jensen is the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, as well as the USA Today bestselling Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series. Her novels are published internationally in fifteen languages. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.

Newly crowned as king of Maridrina, Keris watches powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is exposed. 
 
He knows there is only one way to save her when she is imprisoned by the Empress: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. 
 
Zarrah, held captive on the dreaded Devil's Island, faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor. 
 
But dare Zarrah seek a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with a destiny she must fight to claim. 
 
Facing impossible odds, Keris and Zarrah must somehow find their way back to each other, before it's too late . . .

The Bridge Kingdom

DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD . . . 
 
'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 
 
'You will devour it! Badass females, slow burn romance, enemies to lovers . . . Do I even need to say more?' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'Enemies to Lovers and full of Angst . . . Loved the book so much I can't put it into words' 5***** READER REVIEW 
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Raised as a warrior, Princess Lara knows two things: 
 
King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. 
And she must be the one to bring him to his knees. 
 
The Bridge Kingdom is the only route through a storm-ravaged world, and it uses its power to deprive Lara's homeland of vital resources. So when she's sent to be King Aren's bride, Lara will do whatever it takes to bring down the kingdom's defences, even if it means seducing her new husband. 
 
Yet as she learns more about the war to possess the bridge, Lara's feelings for Aren transform from hostility to passion. 
 
And she faces a terrible dilemma: 
 
Which kingdom to save, and which to destroy . . . 
 
Tropes/themes: 
 
1. Political Intrigue 
2. Alternate World 
3. Enemies to Lovers 
4. Action &amp; Adventure 
5. Romantasy 
 
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'This book is just everything!!! It's such an atmospheric read that completely immerses you. This book has me completely captivated, it honestly has stolen a piece of my heart' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'Heart-pounding. I enjoyed every moment of this book' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'I don't think I'll ever be over how amazing this book is . . .The world and characters were so immersive' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 
 
'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 
 
'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 
 
'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 
 
PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 
 
'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 
 
'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 
 
'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist 
 
A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 
A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

Praise for The Bridge Kingdom - Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!

An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal

Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen

Exquisite, phenomenal, and sexy, The Bridge Kingdom is the epitome of fantasy romance perfection. I adored Jensen's world and characters. Aren and Lara were magnificent individually and together, a couple you'll root for from beginning to end

Oliva Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather

Praise for Danielle Jensen - Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word

Sarah J. Maas bestselling author of, A Court of Thorns and Roses

A warrior princess - Lara how always known two things - that King Aren of The Bridge Kingdom is her enemy and that she must be the one to bring him to his knees. 
When she's sent as his bride Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to kill the king. 
But when she lays her eyes on this man she begins to question whether he truly is a villain. As her feelings deepen for Aren she must choose which kingdom to save and which to destroy

The Inadequate Heir

A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . 
 
DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD 
 
'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 
 
'The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down' 5***** READER REVIEW 
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She was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire . . . 
 
General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother and that she will be the one to deliver vengeance. 
 
The Endless War has devastated Zarrah's people. So when she's given command of the city at the center of the conflict, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and their Veliant prince leader. 
 
Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans. Especially as they discover they have the same dreams - and begin to find passion in each other's arms. 
 
When the enemy's identity is revealed, Zarrah must decide . . . war or peace? 
 
Tropes/themes: 
 
1. Political Intrigue 
2. Alternate World 
3. Enemies to Lovers 
4. Action &amp; Adventure 
5. Romantasy 
 
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'I loved this book from the first to the last page. The plot is incredible' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 
 
'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 
 
'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 
 
'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 
 
PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 
 
'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 
 
'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 
 
'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist 
 
A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 
A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

Exquisite, phenomenal, and sexy, The Bridge Kingdom is the epitome of fantasy romance perfection. I adored Jensen's world and characters. Aren and Lara were magnificent individually and together, a couple you'll root for from beginning to end

The Traitor Queen

HER HUSBAND IS IMPRISONED. WHAT WILL SHE RISK TO SAVE HIM? . . . 
 
DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD 
 
'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 
 
'The brilliant writing style, the pure angst and heartache; lust and longing - wow!' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'This book is EPIC. I'm in love with this series' 5***** READER REVIEW 
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A QUEEN IN EXILE AS A TRAITOR . . . 
 
Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter. 
 
It is bait she fully intends to take. 
 
Risking her life, Lara returns to free the Bridge Kingdom and its king using her father's greatest weapons - her warrior sisters. 
 
But her greatest adversary of all might be the very man she's trying to free. 
 
Now Lara must decide who she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself . . . 
 
Tropes/themes: 
 
1. Political Intrigue 
2. Alternate World 
3. Enemies to Lovers 
4. Action &amp; Adventure 
5. Romantasy 
 
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'So good I didn't want it to end. This book left me crying so hard' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'Absolutely phenomenal. These characters don't just jump out the page, they leap' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 
 
'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 
 
'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 
 
'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 
 
PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 
 
'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 
 
'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 
 
'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist 
 
A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 
A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

Praise for Danielle Jenson - Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word

A queen in exile as a traitor. 
Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter. 
It is bait she fully intends to take. 
Risking her life, Lara returns to free the Bridge Kingdom and its king using her father's greatest weapons - her sisters. But her greatest adversary of all might be the very man she's trying to free. 
And Lara must decide who she is fighting for . . .

The Twisted Throne

Pre-order the next epic chapter in The Bridge Kingdom series . . . 
 
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Ahnna is haunted by the destruction of her homeland so when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims her as a bride for its crown prince, Ahnna is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen. 
 
But she soon discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell's court lurk dark secrets and the only person who she feels she can trust is not her future husband, but his infuriating half brother, James. 
 
And it isn't long before Ahnna finds herself attracted to a forbidden prince . . . 
 
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Tropes/themes: 
 
1. Political Intrigue 
2. Alternate World 
3. Enemies to Lovers 
4. Action & Adventure 
5. Romantasy 
 
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PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 
 
'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 
 
'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 
 
'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 
 
PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 
 
'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 
 
'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 
 
'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist 
 
A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 
A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

Ahnna is haunted by the destruction of her homeland so when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims her as a bride for its crown prince, Ahnna is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen. 
 
But she soon discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell's court lurk dark secrets and the only person who she feels she can trust is not her future husband, but his infuriating half brother, James. 
 
And it isn't long before Ahnna finds herself attracted to a forbidden prince . . ,

A Curse Carved in Bone

The thrilling finale to the instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Inked in Blood. 
 
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A shield maiden fights to break the hackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. 
 
**The stunning first edition hardback will feature beautiful sprayed edges, a custom-stamped case and a premium dust jacket!** 
 
With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. 
 
While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. 
 
As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. 
 
With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. 
 
While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. 
 
As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. 
 
**The stunning first edition hardback will feature beautiful sprayed edges, a custom-stamped case and a premium dust jacket!** 
 
With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. 
 
While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. 
 
As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?

Danielle L. Jensen

‘THE must-read fantasy’ Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash 
 
'Your newest fantasy obsession.' Kerri Maniscalco, author of Kingdom of the Wicked 
 
'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. A delicious fantasy romance that was completely unputdownable!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods 
IF YOU LIKE SARAH JANE MAAS, YOU’LL LOVE DANIELLE JENSEN 
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A sizzling fantasy romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller & TikTok sensation Danielle Jensen, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas & A Court of Thorns and Roses. 
Trapped in an unwanted marriage, Freya dreams of becoming a warrior – and of putting an axe in her controlling husband’s back.But those dreams become a nightmare when he makes a deal with their fanatical ruler, and she’s forced into a fight to the death. To survive, she must reveal her deepest secret: she possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood and magic that will unite their nation beneath the one who controls her fate.Believing he’s destined to be king, the ruler binds Freya with a blood oath and orders his fierce but charming son to train her to fight, to control her magic . . . and to make sure no one lays a hand on her.But the greatest test of all may be resisting her forbidden attraction to the son of her enemy. 
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***** 'One of the best books I've read this year' 
 
***** 'Everything about this novel is sheer perfection' 
 
***** 'I flew through this book from start to finish' 
 
***** 'I NEED THE SEQUEL MORE THAN I NEED MY NEXT BREATH' 
 
***** 'I ate this book up' 
 
***** 'I am OBSESSED guys!' 
 
***** 'Danielle really outdid herself with this one!!'

Danielle L. Jensen

A Fate Inked in Blood

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