Elfhame

A prophecy unfulfilled. A reluctant Dark Elf prince. And the human girl who holds the fate of the realm in her hands...

Mara Geary is resigned to a quiet future in her small village—until strange, glowing lights lure her into the shadows of the forbidden forest. Hoping for adventure, she steps into the Darkwood, only to discover she is the key to a prophecy that could save an entire kingdom.

Prince Brannon Luthinor has spent his life becoming a lethal warrior to protect his people. Facing imminent destruction, he must forge an alliance with a human girl he never expected—and cannot fathom. Bound together by fate, Bran and Mara must navigate deadly magic and a rising evil. But can they trust one another enough to save both their worlds?

 ✓  YA / Crossover Fantasy Romance  

 ✓  Beauty and the Beast Vibes  

 ✓  Dark Elf Prince Hero  

 ✓  Fated Mates / Arranged Alliance  

 ✓  Portal Fantasy / Hidden Realm  

 ✓  Grumpy Warrior x Adventurous Heroine  

 ✓  Forced Proximity  
 Heat Level:  Mild steam / Clean (romantic tension and angst)  Vibes:  Atmospheric, magical, adventurous, sweeping  Setting:  A quiet human village and the shadowed courts of the Dark Elf realm  Trope Tags:  Reluctant allies to lovers, forbidden magic, prophecy  Ending:  Book 1 in a completed series (Ends on a strong HFN/Hook)  Perfect for fans of:  Grace Draven, Sylvia Mercedes, and Juliet Marillier 
Return to the world of US Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp in this spellbinding tale where a stubborn heart meets the kingdom's fiercest warrior.