Night Tide

Beauty and the Beast meets The Vampire Diaries in this exhilarating, steamy first entry to a romantasy trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan, in which a powerful, magic-wielding princess is coerced into allying with a dark and mysterious prince to break an ancient curse

One empire. Four kingdoms. Countless deadly secrets.

Aurora Evanselier’s graduation from Invictus Mage Academy is supposed to be the most unforgettable night of her life. Her father, the Emperor, is hosting a glamourous ball in her honour where she must choose which of the empire’s four ruling kingdoms she’ll use her magic to serve.

Everyone expects Aurora to choose her ancestral home of Daybreak, but her father’s heart is failing and the only healer strong enough to save him is Malek Ravenstorm – the enticing prince of Night Tide. So Aurora makes a deal: pledge herself to the prince, and he will save her father.

But Night Tide is a kingdom of shadows and secrets, and Malek is determined to keep Aurora in the dark. As whispers of an ancient curse grow impossible to ignore, she discovers that some truths are darker than she ever imagined…

TROPES YOU'LL FIND IN NIGHT TIDE:
Magical academyBrother rivalry (with Vampire Diaries' Stefan-Damon vibes)Enemies-to-lovers romanceFound friendshipRoyals with secret identitiesMysterious creatures that roam the nightBound by curses and fate
Reviews

"Enchanting, immersive, and unputdownable from beginning to end. Lexi Ryan created a wildly creative world I never wanted to leave – I'm already desperate for the next book!" —Mila Finch, author of Runebreaker

“An unputdownable romantasy! An intricate plot, a steamy romance, and a vivid world. I was hooked from the very beginning, and the twists kept me guessing until the end. I can’t stop thinking about this book!” —Devney Perry, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A dangerous and dark tale of secrets, magic, and romance. With many layered conflicts and deep political ties, plus a magical academy dedicated to protecting the populace, Night Tide leaves you on the edge of your seat. Lexi Ryan brought her masterful plotting and I never saw the ending coming.” —K.A. Linde, New York Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library

"A deliciously brilliant love story wrapped in a unique tale of magic, mayhem, and mystery. Unlike any romantasy I've ever read. 5 Magical Stars!!!" —Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Calendar Girl series

"Deeply sensuous and wildly passionate, Night Tide draws us into a richly detailed and magical world unlike any other. Beautiful, tender, harrowing, suspenseful, and moving, this adult fantasy romance by Lexi Ryan enchanted me from beginning to end. It gave me a book hangover for days. More please!" —Jennifer K. Lambert, USA Today bestselling author of Never the Roses

“A dazzling fantasy with a twisted, tangled web; Lexi Ryan delivers a story with mystery, suspense, and romance so addicting readers will be hungry for more!” —Stacey Marie Brown, USA Today Bestselling author of Savage Lands