Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this first book in a dark and action-packed new series is impossible to put down! Light magic is forbidden. Dark magic spells death. Haven has both. After the Prince of Penryth saved her from captivity, seventeen-year-old Haven Ashwood spends her days protecting the kind prince and her nights secretly fighting the monsters outside the castle walls. When one of those monsters kidnaps Prince Bell, Haven must ally with Archeron Halfbane and his band of immortals to rescue her friend. Her quest takes her deep into the domain of a warped and vicious queen where the rules are simple: break her curse or die.Lost in a land of twisted magic and fabled creatures, Haven finds herself unprepared, not just for the feelings she develops for Archeron, but for the warring powers raging inside her. Her rare and forbidden type of magic may be their only hope . . . but mixing light and dark comes with a steep price. Haven’s soul.Faced with impossible love, heartbreaking betrayals, and a queen intent on destroying the realm, only one thing remains certain. Haven must shatter the curse or it will devour everything she loves. Welcome to the Kingdom of Runes where immortals and humans clash, light and dark magic reign, and mythical creatures lurk in the shadows. If you like fierce heroines, enemies-to-lovers romance, wild plot twists, and endearing characters that stay with you long after you reach the end, you need to discover the book readers are calling dark fantasy at its best. Just make sure to clear out some space on your calendar first! **Oath Taker was previously published in the boxed set Shattered Worlds under the name Curse Breaker. This is a revised second edition. The Kingdom of Runes series is upper/mature YA and contains mild cursing and adult situations, including romance.**"Grey challenges the best fantasy writers in the industry with Oath Taker, a romantic adventure you'll want to take again and again."- Casey Bond, award-winning author of the Frenzy series ★★★★★"I loved every second of it. Her world building is spectacular, all her characters are unique and fleshed out perfectly, and the plot and pace is flawless. -Katelyn Anderson, Author of the Tainted Souls series ★★★★★“Grey has a major talent for world building and writing strong female characters. The story was exciting and I could hardly put this book down.”-Lauren G., Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Audrey Grey has such a way with words and her story telling in unique and very twisty (you won't see a lot of things coming!)."-JK Leonard, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Audrey Grey is a genius storyteller that has woven a witty tale of magic, adventure, action, romance and danger.”-Cassie J., Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★“OMG I freaking love this story. Audrey's writing is descriptive, captivating and hooks you in from the first moment on. It was an amazing story with absolutely great characters (loved the side characters as well). I cannot wait to read what else Audrey has in store for us.”Jamie S., Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

Oath Taker: Kingdom of Runes Book 1

Literature & Fiction

Grey, Audrey

Genre Fiction

Starfall Press

Light magic is forbidden. Dark magic spells death. Haven has both.
 After the Prince of Penryth saved her from captivity, seventeen-year-old Haven Ashwood spends her days protecting the kind prince and her nights secretly fighting the monsters outside the castle walls. 
When one of those monsters kidnaps Prince Bell, Haven must ally with Archeron Halfbane and his band of immortals to rescue her friend. 
Her quest takes her deep into the domain of a warped and vicious queen where the rules are simple: break her curse or die.
Lost in a land of twisted magic and fabled creatures, Haven finds herself unprepared, not just for the feelings she develops for Archeron, but for the warring powers raging inside her. 
Her rare and forbidden type of magic may be their only hope . . . but mixing light and dark comes with a steep price. 
Haven's soul.
Faced with impossible love, heartbreaking betrayals, and a queen intent on destroying the realm, only one thing remains certain. 
Haven must shatter the curse or it will devour everything she loves.

Oath Taker (Kingdom of Runes)

Teen & Young Adult

Science Fiction & Fantasy

All magic has a price.Haven survived the Devourers, but she isn't any closer to breaking the curse. Meanwhile, her forbidden magic rages brighter and more dangerous every day. To control her powers and stand a chance against the Shade Queen, Haven made a bargain with two enemy immortals. Now her waking hours are spent fighting alongside the Sun Lord, but her dreams belong to the Shade Lord.Only the closer she ventures into the wicked Shadow Kingdom the more her magic shows itself-and the more she struggles with whom to trust. The golden but wounded Sun Lord or the darkly charismatic Shade Lord.Both are off-limits.And both have the ability to save her . . . or destroy her.With the Shade Queen closing in and Bell's time nearly up, Haven will sacrifice everything to break the curse-but will it be enough to stop the mortal realm from falling into darkness forever?Welcome to the Kingdom of Runes where immortals and humans clash, light and dark magic reign, and mythical creatures lurk in the shadows. If you like fierce heroines, enemies-to-lovers romance, wild plot twists, and endearing characters that stay with you long after you reach the end, you need to discover the book readers are calling dark fantasy at its best. What readers are saying: "OMG I freaking love this story. Audrey's writing is descriptive, captivating and hooks you in from the first moment on." -Jamie S., Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Grey has a major talent for world building and writing strong female characters. The story was exciting and I could hardly put this book down."-Lauren G., Amazon Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Audrey Grey has such a way with words and her story telling in unique and very twisty (you won't see a lot of things coming!)."-JK Leonard, Amazon Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Audrey Grey is a genius storyteller that has woven a witty tale of magic, adventure, action, romance and danger."-Cassie J., Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Curse Breaker: Kingdom of Runes Book 2

Fantasy

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this enemies-to-lovers adventure romance should come with a book hangover warning. 
All magic has a price.
Haven survived the Devourers, but she isn’t any closer to breaking the curse. Meanwhile, her forbidden magic rages brighter and more dangerous every day. 
To control her powers and stand a chance against the Shade Queen, Haven made a bargain with two enemy immortals. Now her waking hours are spent fighting alongside the Sun Lord, but her dreams belong to the Shade Lord.
Only the closer she ventures into the wicked Shadow Kingdom the more her magic shows itself—and the more she struggles with whom to trust. The golden but wounded Sun Lord or the darkly charismatic Shade Lord.
Both are off-limits.
And both have the ability to save her . . . or destroy her.
With the Shade Queen closing in and Bell’s time nearly up, Haven will sacrifice everything to break the curse—but will it be enough to stop the mortal realm from falling into darkness forever?
Welcome to the Kingdom of Runes where immortals and humans clash, light and dark magic reign, and mythical creatures lurk in the shadows. If you like fierce heroines, enemies-to-lovers romance, wild plot twists, and endearing characters that stay with you long after you reach the end, you need to discover the book readers are calling dark fantasy at its best.
“OMG I freaking love this story. Audrey's writing is descriptive, captivating and hooks you in from the first moment on. It was an amazing story with absolutely great characters (loved the side characters as well). I cannot wait to read what else Audrey has in store for us.” -Jamie S., Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★
“Grey has a major talent for world building and writing strong female characters. The story was exciting and I could hardly put this book down.” -Lauren G., Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"Audrey Grey has such a way with words and her story telling in unique and very twisty (you won't see a lot of things coming!)." -JK Leonard, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Audrey Grey is a genius storyteller that has woven a witty tale of magic, adventure, action, romance and danger.” -Cassie J., Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

Curse Breaker (Kingdom of Runes)

Welcome to Evermore Academy where the magic is dark, the immortals are beautiful, and being human SUCKS. After spending my entire life avoiding the creatures that murdered my parents, one stupid mistake binds me to them for four years. My penance? Become a human shadow at the infamous Evermore Academy, finishing school for the Seelie and Unseelie Fae courts. All I want is to keep a low profile, but day one, I make an enemy of the most powerful Fae in the academy. The Winter Prince is arrogant, cruel, and apparently also my Fae keeper. Meaning I'm in for months of torture. But it only gets worse. Something dark and terrible looms over the academy. Humans are dying, ancient vendettas are resurfacing, and the courts are more bloodthirsty than ever. What can one mortal girl do in a world full of gorgeous monsters? Fight back with everything I have--and try not to fall in love in the process. If you love reading about fated mates, enemies-to-lovers, snarky heroines, and everything Fae, then one click today and fall into this magical new series that's being called Vampire Academy meets The Cruel Prince P.S. This full-length story may leave you with a book hangover. P.P.S. This Upper YA/NA series will eventually be four books and is intended for mature audiences. It contains cursing, sexual situations, and violence.

Evermore Academy: Winter

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, this long awaited third book promises even more action and romance than the last!They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets. Plagued by nightmares, Haven struggles to control her newfound magic while Bell shrinks under the weight of their shared lie. When an emissary from Solissia shows up in Penryth and drafts Bell in a magical tournament, Haven is once again forced to follow the prince to foreign lands, this time to the bloodthirsty court of Archeron's mother. Trapped in a shifting landscape of dark politics, duplicitous immortals, and cruel sovereigns, Haven fights to keep Bell alive all without revealing their secret. But a terrible evil brews on the horizon. One that threatens the very fabric of the realm. Haven might be their only hope of stopping the impending darkness. But first she must learn to accept her own darkness and follow her heart-no matter where it leads. Welcome to the Kingdom of Runes where immortals and humans clash, light and dark magic reign, and mythical creatures lurk in the shadows. If you like fierce heroines, enemies-to-lovers romance, wild plot twists, and endearing characters, then you'll adore this continuation of Haven and Bell's story!

King Maker: Kingdom of Runes Book 3

They broke the curse, but at what cost? Haven and her crew may be considered heroes, but they arrive back in Penryth harboring dangerous secrets. Plagued by nightmares, Haven struggles to control her newfound magic while Bell shrinks under the weight of their shared lie. When an emissary from Solissia shows up in Penryth and drafts Bell in a magical tournament, Haven is once again forced to follow the prince to foreign lands, this time to the bloodthirsty court of Archeron's mother. Trapped in a shifting landscape of dark politics, duplicitous immortals, and cruel sovereigns, Haven fights to keep Bell alive all without revealing their secret. But a terrible evil brews on the horizon. One that threatens the very fabric of the realm. Haven might be their only hope of stopping the impending darkness. But first she must learn to accept her own darkness and follow her heart?no matter where it leads.

King Maker (Kingdom of Runes)

My name is Maia Graystone: prisoner, rebel, and reluctant savior of a dying world. In exactly 552 hours, an asteroid will end life as we know it. Not that I'm counting or anything. Trapped inside a hellish prison with psychopaths and murderers, I have more current worries. Like the brother I left behind or the not-so-friendly inmates or the fact that I'm wanted by the most powerful man in existence. ?Then a mysterious benefactor breaks me out and offers the impossible: a spot in the Shadow Trials. Win and I'll receive a coveted place for my brother and I on the space station in the stars. But the opportunity comes at a steep price. Partner with a dashing psychopath, enter the court that once condemned me to death, survive the ruthless trials created by my own mother, and kill the Emperor-the very man who's hunting me. In this cunning game of life and death, nothing is as it seems and everyone expects me to fail. But they forgot one tiny detail. Never underestimate the girl with nothing left to lose.

Shadow Fall

My name is Maia Graystone: rebel, terrorist, and . . . traitor.Imprisoned in the Tower at the Archduchess's mercy, awaiting certain execution, I spend every moment thinking of ways to escape so I can find Riser and fulfill the promise to my father. When the perfect moment arises, I break free, only to discover the unthinkable-the rebels have branded me a traitor. It gets worse. War looms, my friends have abandoned me, and Nicolai refuses to help find the Mercurian. There's only one way to change his mind and regain the rebels' respect. I must fight in the ruthless Blood Courts, a violent, gladiatorial arena where only the strong survive. ??Only problem is, first I have to defeat the reigning champion. Someone I once trusted with my heart.Win and the entire rebel army is mine. Lose and the world burns.Dare to enter the gritty world of Shadow Fall where tyrants rule, misfits reign, and anti-heroes are tasked with saving the world. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance, high-octane action, and epic themes of good versus evil, you'll binge this rollercoaster of emotions late into the night!

Shadow Rise (Shadow Fall)

The long-awaited epic conclusion to the award-winning Shadow Fall series is finally here!My name is Maia Graystone: soldier, commander of the rebel army . . . and the Emperor's worst nightmare.After going from scorned traitor to leader of the rebel army overnight, I'm now the most powerful girl in the empire. But power always comes with a price.My mother questions my position at every turn, my enemies wait for the right moment to strike, and the burden of leadership threatens my relationship with Riser.When the Emperor kidnaps someone I love, I'm faced with the impossible-sneak onto Hyperion, his highly-guarded palace in the sky.I've survived the Shadow Trials. I've survived the violent Blood Courts. But surviving this final mission means deciding once and for all who to trust-the golden prince from my past or the dark soldier from my future. With Pandora's wrath only days away, I'll enter one final twisted game of treachery, secrets, and deceit. Winner takes all . . . let the games begin.Dare to enter the gritty world of Shadow Fall where tyrants rule, misfits reign, and anti-heroes are tasked with saving the world. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance, high-octane action, and epic themes of good versus evil, you'll binge this rollercoaster of emotions late into the night!

Shadow Ruin

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