Cirrus@Austlit

'Unlock the secrets of Victorian England's underworld of fae magic, love and murder in this spellbinding romantic fantasy.

'A spirited young woman's quest for the extraordinary entangles her in a deadly investigation, where she must unravel murder, life-altering secrets and a forbidden love that transcends realms to save all she holds dear.

'Bound by the constraints of Victorian England, Lady Alice Hyde's future appears secure in a marriage arranged by her uncle, the Viscount. But her heart yearns for more than being a traditional and dutiful wife. Blessed, or cursed as it seems, with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge, she eagerly anticipates a visit to The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace.

'However, her journey takes a darker twist when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young woman. Drawn into the investigation alongside the enigmatic and exasperating Cyan, Alice finds herself on a treacherous path fraught with danger and desire.

'Together, Alice and Mr Symond battle not only dark forces but also a growing attraction that defies the chasm between their worlds.

'As they unravel the mystery behind the murder, Alice discovers a whole new realm of terrifying possibilities that leads them to an all-powerful and vengeful fae who threatens both their worlds.

'In a mesmerising blend of romance, fantasy and intrigue, The Charmed is a spellbinding tale of love, magic and choosing one’s destiny. Join Alice and Cyan on a heart-stilling journey where they discover that even in the darkest of shadows, love can illuminate the way and potentially conquer the impossible.

'The Charmed is the first book in the Fae of the Crystal Palace series and brings together the historical romance of Bridgerton with the mystery of Sherlock Holmes and an irresistible sprinkle of A Court of Thorns and Roses fae. It features medium level steam.' (Publication summary)

'A Fae Ranger sent through a portal to Victorian England to stop an assassin faces an impossible choice: save her family or the Fae Realm in a battle between the light and darkness.

'This origins story sets the scene for the Fae of the Crystal Palace, a gaslamp YA fantasy romance (with a touch of mystery) series.' (Publication summary)

'A spellbinding tale of romance, magic and adventure, where love is tested, loyalty is fragile and nothing is ever as it seems.

'In the heart of Victorian London, where fog whispers secrets and shadows conceal dark magic, Ivy, a fae with a gift for blending science and sorcery, embarks on a perilous mission with her partner Finn, a formidable fae Ranger. Tasked with retrieving stolen goods from the Great Exhibition, their journey unveils a treacherous web of deceit, leading them to confront formidable foes, including skilled warriors from far flung lands and a powerful ancient fae.

'As danger looms, Ivy and Finn’s partnership is strained by unspoken truths and buried pain. Ivy is haunted by demons from her past, while Finn’s feelings for her complicate their mission. Allies old and new join their quest, but trust is broken, and betrayal lurks at every turn.

'In a final showdown, Ivy must summon the strength to face her deepest fears. With darkness threatening to unravel Ivy and Finn’s world, love might be the only weapon that can save them. But will it be enough to conquer the forces that seek to tear them apart?' (Publication summary)

'Rowan, a fae with the power to bend hearts and desires to her will, is drawn into a deadly mystery in Victorian London where every shadow hides a secret and dark magic coils beneath the surface. A string of murders has claimed the lives of high-profile Lords, and the only way to uncover the truth is to forge an uneasy partnership with her most formidable enemy, the notorious rake and turned fae, Shadowthorn.

'To deceive their foes, Rowan must pretend she has switched allegiances and that she has fallen in love with Shadowthorn. But as they plunge deeper into a world where the lines between good and evil blur, Rowan must question whether her heart is as much a pawn as those she manipulates.' (Publication summary)