Bøker av Kathryn Ann Kingsley

The kings and queens of Under have returned...My magic has woken the most dangerous beings in Under's history. As they take back their thrones, the rivalries between them could drag us all into war.Aon tried to prepare me for this moment, by unleashing the powers inside me and teaching me to fight.But his methods were more vicious than I could ever imagine. The passion between us still burns bright. But I can never forgive the way he sacrificed my friend without hesitation or remorse.Now, as a deadly struggle begins, my relationship with Aon is utterly broken. I stand alone... and unprotected.But I am no longer a helpless mortal, facing down enemies with unimaginable power. I am one of them-the Queen of Dreams.To save my life and heal this world, I must make deadly new allies. But will my bond with Aon-and the love I can no longer deny-turn all of Under against me?King of Blood is the fourth volume in a steamy and addictive six-book series of villainous kings and dark romance that's perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Nikki St. Crowe and Penelope Barsetti.See why readers love The Masks of Under series:"Oh. My. God. That was freaking spectacular!... A riveting, unique and intense ride... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow just wow!!... This absolutely knocked my socks off... I just couldn't put this enthralling and addictive new story down...The finale here was so good, tantalising and teasing my senses." Beckie Bookworm ¿¿¿¿¿"OMFG... This series is amazing... I loved it, I cried a little at the end, it's just so good... You have got to read this book. Totally amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I love everything about this series. The writing and world keep me up late reading and wanting more. The characters are so complex and original. I'm lost in this world and loving every bit of this series." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"CHRIST ON A CRACKER... The writing was phenomenal... The plot was SO very engaging. The world building excellent." Between the Bookends ¿¿¿¿¿"A roller coaster... I am addicted... It really had everything, there was humor, a badass lead, an absolutely precious 'hero', epic worldbuilding and fantastic writing, I am in LOVE!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Oh my God. Fantastic characters. Beautiful story progression. I have fallen in love with this series. It paints a story in your mind and pulls you into another world." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Aon is gone. In his place, a terrifying new king reigns. The sun rises in Under, for the first time in five thousand years, and a wave of magic tears apart the world I knew.Aon's love for me is reckless and wild. When his rivals attacked me, his fury released the Ancients-the mysterious creators of Under.Now, Aon is transformed by their power, as the Ancients take control of his mind. In his place is a monster I do not recognize. The King of All.Hard as iron and cold as stone, the King of All was created for one purpose-to rule. He may possess Aon's body, but he is nothing like the dark and passionate man I love.The only way to bring him back to me is by defeating this new tyrant. Hiding in the ruins of Under's cities and palaces, I join with old friends and former enemies as we plan an all-or-nothing attack.Can I overcome my feelings and destroy Aon's double? And can the King of All be defeated without tearing Aon apart?King of None is book five in a steamy and addictive six-book series of villainous kings and dark romance that's perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Nikki St. Crowe and Penelope Barsetti. This fully revised new edition is darker and spicier than ever. See why readers love The Masks of Under series: "Oh. My. God. That was freaking spectacular!... A riveting, unique and intense ride... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow just wow!!... This absolutely knocked my socks off... I just couldn't put this enthralling and addictive new story down...The finale here was so good, tantalising and teasing my senses." Beckie Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "OMFG... This series is amazing... I loved it, I cried a little at the end, it's just so good... You have got to read this book. Totally amazing." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I love everything about this series. The writing and world keep me up late reading and wanting more. The characters are so complex and original. I'm lost in this world and loving every bit of this series." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"CHRIST ON A CRACKER... The writing was phenomenal... The plot was SO very engaging. The world building excellent." Between the Bookends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A roller coaster... I am addicted... It really had everything, there was humor, a badass lead, an absolutely precious 'hero', epic worldbuilding and fantastic writing, I am in LOVE!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Oh my God. Fantastic characters. Beautiful story progression. I have fallen in love with this series. It paints a story in your mind and pulls you into another world." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The King of All claims me as his own.Aon was transformed by ancient magic. Now he holds Under in a crushing iron grip.Only I walk free. Because the King of All is different from Aon in almost every way, but they share one thing... A burning desire for me.I begin a deadly double game, bowing to the king... And preparing to destroy him.But then he offers me a chance to shape this world together, if I will only agree to become his bride. Can I resist this strange version of Aon? His magic is intoxicating. His face and his body belong to the man I love. I know I must fight this temptation. But when the moment for action comes, and the fate of Under is in my hands, will I be able to strike?Queen of All is the epic finale of a steamy and addictive six-book series of villainous kings and dark romance that's perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Nikki St. Crowe and Penelope Barsetti. This fully revised new edition is darker and spicier than ever. See why readers love The Masks of Under series: "Oh. My. God. That was freaking spectacular!... A riveting, unique and intense ride... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow just wow!!... This absolutely knocked my socks off... I just couldn't put this enthralling and addictive new story down...The finale here was so good, tantalising and teasing my senses." Beckie Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "OMFG... This series is amazing... I loved it, I cried a little at the end, it's just so good... You have got to read this book. Totally amazing." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I love everything about this series. The writing and world keep me up late reading and wanting more. The characters are so complex and original. I'm lost in this world and loving every bit of this series." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"CHRIST ON A CRACKER... The writing was phenomenal... The plot was SO very engaging. The world building excellent." Between the Bookends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A roller coaster... I am addicted... It really had everything, there was humor, a badass lead, an absolutely precious 'hero', epic worldbuilding and fantastic writing, I am in LOVE!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Oh my God. Fantastic characters. Beautiful story progression. I have fallen in love with this series. It paints a story in your mind and pulls you into another world." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

He was kissing her with a fury that threatened to devour her. She needed this. Needed the wrath and the desire. One last time.Gwen is a prisoner of the man she loves...In the battle for Avalon, she sided with Mordred's enemies and allowed the demon Grinn to grow more powerful than ever.Passion still burns fiercely between Mordred and Gwen. But the dark prince crushes his emotions and tells Gwen that he is sending her home. That she will never see Avalon-or him-again.But Avalon has ideas of its own. The magic of the island draws Gwen back and gifts her with stunning new abilities.Gwen has one last chance to save the island from a devastating war that would destroy everything-and everyone-she has come to love. But can she tame Mordred's rage and pride? And can a demon ever be trusted?Continuing a heart-racing series of dark romance and seductive villains that's perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova and Danielle L. Jensen, To Break a Dark Cage will transport you to a world of wonder and danger, and leave you breathless.See why readers love the Iron Crystal series: "Ahh-mazing. Utterly amazing... A magical slow burn that had me reading faster with tension growing between characters... If you love fantasy romance, surprise kiss, tension, magic, read this. I am melting with excitement for the next book." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A slow burn story full of angst, sexual tension, and betrayal. Fast-paced and addictive, you won't be able to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I loved it!!! Hot and brooding and morally gray and mysterious and villainous... and so, so good in so many ways!!!!" @thenarnianreader_ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Captivating and addicting... This book is a must-read if you like romances where enemies become lovers, baddies who are seductive, and magical, dangerous worlds." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I absolutely LOVED this book... I would give this ten stars if I could!!! I will be recommending this to everyone." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Kathryn Ann Kingsley is the queen of writing morally gray male love interests! And of books that you will read in one sitting. I absolutely devoured To Charm a Dark Prince." @book.ish.paradise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This book had me tearing through it!... Mordred. Holy hotness, Batman. I loved his character. Broody, flirty, charismatic... He lit up every scene he was in." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I absolutely loved this! Morally gray anti-hero, slow-burn romance... Anything with a dark and broody prince steals my attention. Mordred has a great, dry sense of humour and witty banter with Gwen... I'm so excited to read the next book in this series." Coffeelitandprosecco ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"ACOTAR fans, you'll adore this too. It's spicy, dark, angsty, dramatic... Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ember is a mortal in a world of demigods and monsters. But she is Under's only hope at survival.Under is besieged by flesh-eating corpses bent on destruction and commanded by an immortal madman out to destroy the world. And the only thing between him and his goal of utter annihilation...is Ember.In a terrible twist of fate, the deranged King of Poison has become her prisoner. The wayward hunter now finds herself caught between two warring forces-the living and the dead. The choice should be easy. But the more time she spends with Rxa, the more she begins to question her resolve.Because the real war is about to begin. And it is between her head...and her heart.

Keep your hand at the level of your eyes...Christine is certain that the Institute is trying to get rid of her. Why else would they send her to investigate a hundred-year-old cold case about some illusive "Phantom" lurking in the depths of a crumbling old Opera House? Turns out, she's probably right. But as unlikely as it seems, there might be something to it. There's definitely more in the shadows than just a few rats and some pieces of forgotten scenery. Especially now that she's woken it up. The Phantom is real. And now he's set his sights on her. As the old legends start to come to life around her, Christine is becoming increasingly snared in the web of a monster who has linked her to a ghost from the past. But is this Phantom fiend or friend? Angel of music or demon of the pit? Her lover...or her killer? ___________Thrills, chills, horror, & romance! Creature Feature is a series of stand-alone romances that take the classic movie monsters you know and love and reimagines their stories where the villains get to keep the girl. By USA Today Bestselling Author of the "Maze of Shadows" and "Harrow Faire" series, Kathryn Ann Kingsley, these books are certain to send a shiver down your spine...and keep you up all night long. Warning: The Forgotten Phantom has themes of stalking and murder. This is a horror romance, so some content may be upsetting to some readers.

"Run, Gwen. Run as far and as hard as you can. Because when I catch you... You will belong to me."When she shattered the Iron Crystal and returned magic to Avalon, Gwen also shattered Mordred's heart. Torn between her passion for Mordred and his rage at her betrayal, she fled into the wilds.Gwen's choice has transformed Avalon, and the island teems with magical wonders freed from the crystal. But Gwen also released the vicious and chaotic elementals. Desperate for revenge against Mordred, some of them see Gwen as an ally, others as a hostage.Now, the Prince in Iron hunts Gwen relentlessly, though at night he visits her in dreams, unable to break the desire that binds them. She is his weakness. If his enemies captured her, he knows that he would make any deal, break any vow to return her to his side.As the elementals prepare for battle, Gwen will face an impossible choice. Can she stand by as Avalon's magic is destroyed once again? Or will she fight to overthrow the man she loves?Building from slow-burn to steam, the Iron Crystal series is packed with alluring villains, dark magic and heart-stopping twists. If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas, Laura Thalassa and Carissa Broadbent, To Bind a Dark Heart will have you reading late into the night.See why readers are falling for Kathryn Ann Kingsley's irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance:"Ahh-mazing. Utterly amazing... A magical slow burn that had me reading faster with tension growing between characters... If you love fantasy romance, surprise kiss, tension, magic, read this. I am melting with excitement for the next book." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "A slow burn story full of angst, sexual tension, and betrayal. Fast-paced and addictive, you won't be able to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved it!!! Hot and brooding and morally gray and mysterious and villainous... and so, so good in so many ways!!!!" @thenarnianreader_ ¿¿¿¿¿ "Captivating and addicting... This book is a must-read if you like romances where enemies become lovers, baddies who are seductive, and magical, dangerous worlds." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely LOVED this book... I would give this ten stars if I could!!! I will be recommending this to everyone." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Kathryn Ann Kingsley is the queen of writing morally gray male love interests! And of books that you will read in one sitting. I absolutely devoured To Charm a Dark Prince." @book.ish.paradise ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book had me tearing through it!... Mordred. Holy hotness, Batman. I loved his character. Broody, flirty, charismatic... He lit up every scene he was in." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely loved this! Morally gray anti-hero, slow-burn romance... Anything with a dark and broody prince steals my attention. Mordred has a great, dry sense of humour and witty banter with Gwen... I'm so excited to read the next book in this series." Coffeelitandprosecco ¿¿¿¿¿ "ACOTAR fans, you'll adore this too. It's spicy, dark, angsty, dramatic... Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Emma Mather is having trouble telling friend from foe...and being wrong about whether someone is her ally or her enemy could cost her more than just her life.The Candle has taken Gigi Gage as their prisoner, and Emma will do anything to save her friend from whatever torture Dr. Thaddeus Kirkbride is putting her through in the Arnsmouth Asylum. But even if Emma-and her trusty fire poker-can manage to free Gigi, she'll have to avoid the clutches of the Idol, as well. To say nothing about the Church or the man she loves, who is incrementally losing himself to the eldritch horror taking over his body. Nowhere is safe. No one is safe. Not Gigi, not Rafe, and certainly not Emma herself. Between the Dark Societies and the Church on the one hand and her increasingly complicated love life on the other, Emma finds herself surrounded by shadows at every turn. And she'll be lucky if all that happens is that she gets eaten alive by Rafe and his new friends. Because the other options might end the world. And the clock is ticking.__________"Of Grave & Glory" is the last installment in Tenebris: An Occult Romance. Please Note: This series is an occult horror love story, with strong themes of madness and murder. I do promise it will ultimately have a happy ending. Also...there will be tentacles.

Now that the Darkness has tasted her, it won't let Emma go.Robbed of her memories, Emma feels like a ghost trapped in her own body. She doesn't remember much, but she knows one thing--something happened to her in Arnsmouth. Whatever had happened to her had been terrible. Desperate to learn the truth, she finds herself drawn to a nightclub known as The Flesh & Bone-a place that she knows might well lead to her certain death. Professor Raphael Saltonstall has a problem. Her name is Emma Mather. No matter what he does, no matter how hard he tries to stop her, she keeps charging headlong into danger. He did everything he could think of to protect her, and failed. So now he has to do all he can to keep her out of the hands of those who would use her to bring about the end of the world. Even if it means her death at his hands. Unfortunately, the Things that live inside him seem to have other plans for her... _____Tenebris: An Occult Romance is the newest villain romance / occult horror series by USA Today Bestselling Author of the Maze of Shadows & Harrow Faire series, Kathryn Ann Kingsley. With wild twists, cult intrigue, and eldritch horrors that are ready to go bump in the night, this series is sure to send shivers down your spine. Please Note: This series is an occult horror love story with strong themes of madness and murder. I do promise it will ultimately have a happy ending. Also...there will be tentacles.

Ember is now forced to choose between her cruel new home and the tortured soul she has come to love...Millions are dead, never to return. Hungry corpses have overtaken the cities of Under. The Ancients are silent as the fate of the world hovers on the edge of a knife. Rxa continues his crusade to end the world, with only Ember to convince him to find another way. But as the true nature of Under reveals itself to her, she must force herself to answer the question that he has been asking her this entire time... Is Under truly worth saving, or does it deserve to fall?

Enter a world of darkness and desire, where even true love comes at a deadly price.In the twisted world of the Unseelie fae, dreams are currency and wishes are power. Izael, the serpentine Duke of Bones, a fae lord with a fierce reputation, finds himself desperate for freedom. And to get it, he only needs one simple thing-a deal with a human. When he sets his sights on Alex, a destitute witch down on her luck, he sees a chance to gain everything he's ever wanted. Alex wasn't expecting to lose her job. It was the last thing keeping her afloat. And now with no money in her account, and homelessness looming, she casts a spell and asks for help from anyone willing to listen.She should have been more specific. Now she has a handsome Unseelie fae begging to grant her deepest wish. As far as Alex is concerned, she doesn't have one. She knows better than to trust him, but he convinces her to take a wager-for seven days and seven nights, they will split their time between Earth and Tir n'Aill. If she truly does not have a wish after those seven days, he'll make sure she never goes poor again and will leave her alone. If she loses, her wish is his to grant...and her soul is his to take. As Izael and Alex dance around each other, the stakes grow higher and higher. Will Izael succeed in his quest to make Alex his own, or will she prove to be his downfall?___________From USA Today bestseller Kathryn Ann Kingsley, the Deal of Shadows series is a sizzling tale of love, power, and deceit, perfect for fans of dark fantasy and fae romance. Follow Izael and Alex as they navigate the treacherous world of Tir n'Aill, where the only thing that's certain is that nothing is ever as it seems. This series is an entrypoint into the same universe as The Unseelie Prince and Maze of Shadows. While familiar faces will appear, you can start here with The Unseelie Duke without missing anything. Please note: This series contains content that may be disturbing to some readers.

A gripping second-chance retelling of the classic Nosferatu & Dracula tale!Listen to them, the children of the night... Mina Harker bites off more than she can chew the night that she and her fellow treasure hunters open up a tomb with more in it than just some dusty family relics. A monster is now loose, and has his sights set squarely on her. The vampire is ancient, seemingly unstoppable, and claims to know Mina from another life. But as history begins to repeat itself, will he get another chance at love? Or is he forever doomed to be alone with nothing but the corpses he leaves in his wake for company? Caught in the alluring web of the unknowable creature, Mina has to choose between her friends...and the man with the red eyes who seems to call out to her very soul. ___________Thrills, chills, horror, & romance! Creature Feature is a series of stand-alone romances that take the classic movie monsters you know and love and reimagines their stories where the villains get to keep the girl. By USA Today Bestselling Author of the "Maze of Shadows" and "Harrow Faire" series, these second-chance, star-crossed romance stories are certain to send a shiver down your spine...and keep you up all night long. Warning: The Vengeful Vampire has themes of murder and betrayal. But mostly just a lot of murder. This is "horror romance," so some content may be upsetting to some readers.

To save a kingdom, she must charm a monster. Transported to the magical realm of Avalon, Gwen finds herself in the hands of its dark and beautiful ruler-Mordred, the Prince in Iron. The prince holds total power in Avalon, trapping his rivals in an enchanted crystal prison. But he shows a strange gentleness to Gwen. Seeing no other way to escape, Gwen strikes a deal with Mordred's enemy. If she can break the crystal, she will be free to go home. Gwen joins Mordred's court with a plan to steal his heart and destroy his prize. Desire sparks between them at once. But Mordred is a dangerous host. As they draw closer, his passion and anger burn brighter. Gwen would be foolish to trust him. And even more foolish to betray his trust... A gripping dark fairy tale and a seductive fantasy romance, with slow-burning attraction, enemies-to-lovers banter and an alluring villain. The Iron Crystal series will enchant fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elisa Kova and Danielle L. Jensen. See why readers love Kathryn Ann Kingsley's tantalizing dark fantasy: "YES!! YES!! AND YES!! A villainous hero-Check. A spunky sassy heroine-Check. A dark twisted tale that will hold you captive-Double-check." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "The romance in this book was absolutely and utterly perfect. Oh my god I'm literally panting on the floor. This is a such perfect enemies to lovers full of angst." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved everything about this book!... I honestly couldn't put it down... If you are a fan of dark fantasy romance stories with unapologetic villains and a true enemies-to-lovers romance then you should pick this one up!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "This is a slow burn, but the sexual tension starts out almost immediately and doesn't let up. An instant favorite!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I'd give this book 10 stars if I could... ACOTAR fans, you'll adore this too. It's spicy, dark, angsty, dramatic... Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿