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Celeste's life is far from the enchanting fairy tale one might expect from a princess. Her father, a ruthless and self-absorbed king, leaves a trail of death and destruction in his wake. To seal alliances and maintain his power, he arranges for Celeste's marriage to Chief General Christiaan Franders. The marriage that Celeste thought would fulfill her dreams has turned into her worst nightmare.

In addition to her role as crown princess, Celeste is also one of the four Night Riders, responsible for safeguarding the magic. However, her father harbors a deep desire to eliminate the four powerful dragon riders, putting Celeste in constant danger. Her only reason for staying is her younger brother Elien, whom she must protect at all costs.

When Celeste's true identity is uncovered, she's forced to flee the castle. Reluctant to ally herself with a vampire clan, she meets the adventure-seeking Novak. By chance, they embark on a perilous journey together in search of the other Night Riders, hoping to put an end to Celeste's father's reign of terror. But their task proves much more challenging than anticipated, and Celeste must confront her traumatic past and decide if she's willing to risk everything.
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As the Crow Falls | ✔ by SmokeAndOranges

Niccola is a demi-queen undercover in enemy territory. Her little sister went missing seven moons ago, but one lead remains: a picture of a woman's face, drawn by a diviner shortly after the disappearance. Tracking her down has led Niccola to Calis, the realm next door whose border with her own remains closed for a reason. There, the trail goes cold. Until, that is, Niccola runs into a man in the marketplace who bears a family resemblance to the woman she seeks. His name is Isaiah, crown prince of Calis, and he's investigating disappearances, too. They join forces, faking courtship to sneak Niccola into the palace and get Isaiah's wedding-minded mother off his back. It doesn't take long to suspect that a common threat might underpin both their realms' problems. And as Niccola begins to develop real feelings for Isaiah, she's faced with an impossible choice: reveal her secrets and risk breaking his trust, or leave him in order to chase down the woman who stole her sister... a woman whose forbidden magic comes with a cost that could bring both realms to ruin. ❖❖❖ Complete and fully edited. Cover credit goes to @CeeMTaylor. Go check out her books too if you like Dark Fantasy Romance-she writes some pretty incredible stuff! Comments and critiques are both welcome and appreciated. I write characters from many different backgrounds, with many different experiences. If you share those traits and find that I have misrepresented anything, please let me know! I am feedback-friendly and here to learn :)

The Lost Queen (Book 1 of The Lost Queen Series) by stephsaige

A human seer and an elven prince have one thing in common: a missing sister. Seraiah's dreams have a habit of coming true, but when all her dreams turn into nightmares, she fears for her sister's life. Each nightmare is a little different, but they always end the same way--with something else looking out from Sterling's eyes. When Sterling is kidnapped, Seraiah suspects the worst. After their father refuses to search for Sterling, Seraiah is forced to take matters into her own hands. She accepts the help of elven prince, Kaimana, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Sterling, and his Commander, Kestrel. Together, this unlikely trio will have to race against time to find Sterling before it's too late. ===================================================================== This is Book 1 in an Upper YA/NA Fantasy series told through multiple point of views. If you like magic, elves, faeries, and dragons with a touch of romance, this book might be for you. Cover commissioned from GetCovers. A Wattpad Featured Story on 9/8/17 First place winner for Action/Fantasy in the Apollo Awards Second place winner for Fantasy in The Mystical Awards for September

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A Young Woman: Twenty-two year-old Eva Mallory has never felt truly herself. But that's normal, right? Especially given that her only remaining family member, her grandmother, is gone, and Eva has to navigate post-college life alone. And while most young women have to deal with the struggles of #adulting - roommates, new relationships, and work - they don't also have to deal with an edgy, electric feeling pulsing just beneath their skin. Recently, these strange feelings have gotten stronger. So have Eva's dreams, dreams full of energy, foreboding, and featuring her missing mother. A Secret World: It must be pure bad luck that causes Eva to stumble, one night, into a battle between a demonic madman and a powerful sorcerer. But she soon finds herself thrust into a violent world, at turns familiar and strange. It's a world where loyalty is demanded, alliances are tentative, and power is the ultimate currency. A Latent Power: As Eva finds herself used as a pawn between two cataclysmic forces, she realizes that her bad luck is no coincidence. Eva has no idea who she really is. And to survive, she must find out. But what if who she really is...is a monster?

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The Dark Alpha by TheSydneyMarie

Sheltered shifter Celeste runs away after disappointing her parents with another failure to secure a worthy mate bond, but she accidentally stumbles onto the land of a brutal Alpha in dire need of his mate; it just so happens that his soulmate is her. Season 1 of The Dark Alpha *** Controlled by her ambitious parents, Celeste's sole purpose has always been procuring a mate bond with a high-ranking wolf. Their pack's future Beta is her last chance to secure her family's name, but when Celeste's sister is mated to the Rowan Beta instead, a humiliated Celeste runs away onto unclaimed land. Her taste of freedom is thwarted the second she trespasses onto the territory of the enigmatic and feared Alpha Theo Draven. Though there is no more impressive mate than an Alpha, the seductive mate bond that solidifies between her and Alpha Draven only makes matters worse. Her family and her pack urge Celeste to leave her new Alpha mate, concerned for her wellbeing and safety, but Celeste can't seem to let the dark Alpha go, sparking a war with her caught in the middle.

The Dragon's Princess by Baby_Wolf_121

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Secrets Of The Past by SnowyWraith

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Crowned Desires by Virgoswriter2

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Niccola is a demi-queen undercover in enemy territory. Her little sister went missing seven moons ago, but one lead remains: a picture of a woman's face, drawn by a diviner shortly after the disappearance. Tracking her down has led Niccola to Calis, the realm next door whose border with her own remains closed for a reason. There, the trail goes cold. Until, that is, Niccola runs into a man in the marketplace who bears a family resemblance to the woman she seeks. His name is Isaiah, crown prince of Calis, and he's investigating disappearances, too. They join forces, faking courtship to sneak Niccola into the palace and get Isaiah's wedding-minded mother off his back. It doesn't take long to suspect that a common threat might underpin both their realms' problems. And as Niccola begins to develop real feelings for Isaiah, she's faced with an impossible choice: reveal her secrets and risk breaking his trust, or leave him in order to chase down the woman who stole her sister... a woman whose forbidden magic comes with a cost that could bring both realms to ruin. ❖❖❖ Complete and fully edited. Cover credit goes to @CeeMTaylor. Go check out her books too if you like Dark Fantasy Romance-she writes some pretty incredible stuff! Comments and critiques are both welcome and appreciated. I write characters from many different backgrounds, with many different experiences. If you share those traits and find that I have misrepresented anything, please let me know! I am feedback-friendly and here to learn :)