A Dagger in the Ivy

An enemies-to-lovers, spicy fae romantasy Winner of the 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the category Romantasy Winner of the 2025 BIBA Award for Fantasy Gold Medal Winner of the 2025 Readers' Favorite Award in the category Romance - Fantasy/Sci-Fi First Place Winner of the Spring 2025 BookFest Award in the category Romance - Fantasy Best Book Winner of the Spring 2025 PenCraft Award in the category Romance - Fantasy/Sci-Fi Winner of the 2025 PenCraft Book of the Year Award in the category Romance - Fantasy/Sci-Fi Winner of the 2025 RSJ Emma Award in the category Romantic Fantasy Finalist in the 2025 IAN Book of the Year Award for Romance Finalist in the 2025 Indies Today Award for Fantasy Romance In a world plagued by darkness and deceit, half-fae Celeste Westergaard is torn between her duty as the Commander of the Royal Regiment and her station as the next in line for the throne. On the rise are attacks from supernatural creatures , the carnivorous beasts sent by the Shadow Tsar to claim the lives of third-born fae throughout the realm of Terre Ferique. But as Celeste's homeland of Delasurvia faces turmoil and unrest, she is thrust into an arranged marriage to the Prince of Hedera, the Land of Ivy. While the destiny of her kingdom rests on Celeste's shoulders, she must also face the threat of madness, a fate which could befall her if her fae powers do not manifest. And to make things worse, the prince's brooding half-brother carries a hatred for her she can't understand. As Celeste unravels the mysteries hidden within Hedera, she must navigate a treacherous path to protect her kingdom and uncover the truth hidden within her own bloodline. A Dagger in the Ivy is a gripping tale of intrigue, danger, deception, and unexpected alliances.