The Fox Bride

A stunning new standalone gothic fantasy from Sasha Peyton Smith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Bargain and The Thorn Queen. This historical romantasy is Divine Rivals meets A Study in Drowning and will leave readers swooning!

A marriage she never wanted. A boy she tried to forget. A love that could doom them all …

When Cass is forced into an arranged marriage with the prince of Alcadia, she never expects to find Heath – her childhood best friend and first love who vanished without a word – waiting at the altar.

But the boy she adored is gone, replaced by a cold stranger who secretly leads a notorious ring of art thieves called The Foxes.

And falling for him again may destroy her.
A gothic, historical romantasy that will leave readers swooningArranged marriage/forced proximityGlittering royal courts and political schemingMagical heists and secret identitiesThe lush romance of Once Upon a Broken HeartThe dark edge of Belladonna
Reviews

Reviews for The Rose Bargain

"Magic-infused alternate history at its finest. The Rose Bargain is the most beguiling drama unfolding beneath the sheen of a gorgeous, glittering world—and entirely unputdownable until the fiery end." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, the Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book!” — Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

“If Bridgerton and The Cruel Prince had a love child, it’d be this book. The Rose Bargain is a fantastically fun and addictive start of a new series that is sure to send readers into a frenzy. With sharp prose and an irresistible plot, I devoured this book like it was candy. If you’re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.” — Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series

“Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page—The Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy.” – Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

“Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading THE ROSE BARGAIN feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruit—dark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic.” —Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent and Dove

About the author

Sasha Peyton Smith is the New York Times best-selling author of fantasy novels for young adults including The Rose Bargain and The Thorn Queen. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages world-wide. She lives in a 100-year-old house in the mountains of Utah, with her husband, dog and (allegedly) two ghosts, though she has yet to see them.