The Pretty Darkish Anthology
Romance Collections & Anthologies, Darkish Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Independently printed
April 23, 2024
e book
497
Greatest-selling fantasy authors Emma Hamm, Juliette Cross, and Zoey Draven current three unique, full-length novellas on this scrumptious and darkish monster romance anthology.
Wave Tune
Alys Fairweather has at all times liked the ocean. So when her father will get the chance to construct a metropolis beneath the waves, she is the primary within the submarine with him. She by no means anticipated to find a whole species of merfolk residing there. And she or he definitely didn’t look forward to finding one in every of them so fascinating. However the music of the waves is one she has by no means been in a position to deny, even when that temptation comes within the type of a battle scarred merman.
Kings and Bones
When Murgha’s degenerate father bets their final little bit of coin and her in a high-stakes recreation of kings and bones, she fears she’s going to turn into the property of the lecherous ambassador. However when probably the most fearsome darkish fae she has ever seen steps into the sport and wins the pot, she is aware of her destiny is far worse. She is now owned by the enemy.
The Midnight Arrow
Marion enjoys her quiet life within the shadowed woods, promoting her therapeutic potions within the village by day and tending to her otherworldly backyard by evening. However then she saves a devilishly good-looking Kylorr, together with his highly effective wings and sharp fangs, shot by with an arrow and bleeding to dying one moonlit evening. Her mysterious Kylorr awakens new wishes—however she fears he could be hiding darkish secrets and techniques of his personal…
The Pretty Darkish Anthology is a set of three novellas by phenomenally proficient fantasy authors: Emma Hamm, Juliette Cross, and Zoey Draven. Every of their novellas is exclusive, completely enchanting, and equally as thrilling. I hope you take pleasure in a little bit recap and quote from every however I actually suppose all fantasy romance readers will completely swoon for every of those novellas. I can not even start to let you know all how a lot I adored studying every lovely story and attending to know the characters inside.
Wave Tune — Emma Hamm
“I see how troublesome it’s going to be. She can not keep within the water without end, and I can not go onto the land. But when I have to chase her daylight throughout the seas, I’ll. Simply to bask within the gentle of her smile.”
Whereas it’s not a prerequisite to learn Whispers of the Deep previous to starting this anthology, I imagine that readers will admire the couple of this pleasant novella much more in the event that they did. I do know I certain did! Wave Tune seems like an historic form of romance, with some steampunk vibes, however with all of the references to a humanity above the waves, Wave Tune felt futuristic at its core. I imagined a post-apocalptic Earth the place people wanted to discover a strategy to survive and beneath the ocean turns into the truth.
Alys is the daughter of an engineer, and she or he has the center of an explorer and conservationist. Throughout one in every of her exploration journeys in a submersible ship, Alys discovers that her individuals are not the one human-like beings beneath the waves. Alys and Imber’s romance has a fated mates really feel, with insta-love regardless of a language barrier. These two are so good and sort that I couldn’t assist however swoon immediately for them. Emma Hamm has a means of storytelling that I fell immediately into the story’s thrall and couldn’t put it down till the very finish. I liked the push and pull of the storyline and felt that it rose and fell prefer it mimicked the waves and ocean currents. Wave Tune is really great.
Kings & Bones — Juliette Cross
“And so,” she started in a trembling voice, “the burden grew to become yours to observe over me.” The ache in her voice and expression was as slicing as a pointy blade sliding deep. “Murgha”—I pulled her glassy gaze to mine—”it’s not a burden for me.”
Murgha and Vallon are thrust collectively unconventionally when he wins her in a betting recreation. Their journey collectively throughout this novella moved rapidly however felt utterly pure. I liked the magic of this new world, the completely different fae clans, and the hints at extra of what’s to return on this world. Murgha and Vallon’s romance is scorching scorching too! Kings & Bones isn’t a captor and captive form of a narrative both. As Murgha spends extra time with Vallon, extra of his previous is revealed and sheds gentle on her personal historical past as effectively. I merely adore how Juliette is ready to craft a narrative that weaves the characters collectively in order that even the scariest of circumstances feels prefer it was all meant to be within the grand scheme of issues. Juliette Cross at all times delivers—Kings & Bones is nothing wanting great. Readers may also observe that this novella takes place in a model new world and extra tales from Juliette will likely be coming quickly!
The Midnight Arrow — Zoey Draven
“Why do you even care?” I whispered harshly, obtrusive down at him. He wasn’t fazed by my ire, nonetheless. “As a result of I wish to know all the pieces about you, Marion.”
A healer witch who tends to her rigorously shielded backyard and the warrior huntsman whose damage modifications the trajectory of Marion’s life without end. Lorik retains secrets and techniques and Marion is nursing her grief but each are ready discover solace with each other. I liked the distinctive world, the witchy vibes, and the general themes. Grief, forgiveness, kindness, and empathy are all key to Marion and Lorik’s romance. There are such a lot of nice classes to be discovered from The Midnight Arrow
. I imagine that Marion is such a splendidly relatable character, and the truth that readers can see how onerous Lorik works to win her over is likely one of the the explanation why I used to be so charmed. My coronary heart was gained over by Marion’s acquainted, Peek, lengthy earlier than Marion and Lorik bought their HEA. I’m intrigued by Zoey Draven’s world. I appreciated understanding that this novella is ready on a singular world, and located the magic programs completely intriguing. I can not wait to learn extra.
The Pretty Darkish Anthology releases on April twenty third so you’ll want to get your copy! You gained’t wish to miss out on this glorious assortment of novellas!