Into the Darkwood

Prophecy demands she marry a Dark Elf prince, but Mara Geary refuses to meekly accept her fate. Danger, adventure, and romance await in the magical forest of the Darkwood, where an intrepid heroine and a warrior prince must learn to trust one another before their kingdom is devoured by an ancient enemy...

A complete epic fantasy trilogy of over 900 pages brimming with intrigue, royalty, and fairytale enchantment from USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp. Includes: ELFHAME, HAWTHORNE, and RAINE

Mara Geary expects a quiet life in her small village—until glowing lights entice her into the forbidden shadows of the Darkwood on her seventeenth birthday. Seeking adventure, she follows them into the forest, only to discover she is the key to an ancient prophecy that could save an entire realm from destruction.

Prince Brannon Luthinor of the Hawthorne Court has trained his entire life to protect his people from an ancient evil. Facing imminent war, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a human girl he never expected—and cannot afford to trust.

Bound together by fate, Bran and Mara must navigate deadly magic and rising shadows. But can they learn to rely on each other before it's too late?

✓ YA / Crossover Fantasy Romance

✓ Complete Trilogy Binge-Set

✓ Dark Elf Royalty/Court Intrigue

✓ Fated Mates / Arranged Alliance

✓ Portal Fantasy / Hidden Realm

✓ Warrior-Mage Prince x Adventurous Heroine

✓ High-Stakes Quests

✓ Fairytale Retelling Vibes (Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella)
Heat Level: No Spice (romantic angst and tension, a few kisses)Vibes: Atmospheric, magical, adventurous, sweepingSetting: A quiet human village and the shadowed courts of the Darkwood TropeTags: Grumpy warrior hero, secret identity, hidden magic, ancient prophecyEnding: Complete trilogy with a definitive Series HEAPerfect for fans of: Grace Draven, Tara Grayce, and Juliet Marillier
Step into a world of starlight, shadows, and sacrifice in this fantasy trilogy where the quietest heart can tame a kingdom's fiercest warrior.