Bøker av Vera Rivers

His crown is my cage.Every moment is a battle between my desire for independence and navigating the high-stakes world of modern royalty. High walls, security codes, and magic aren't enough to shield me from danger. With our child's future at stake, I'm caught in a web of politics and hidden threats. My love for Nyx is my anchor, but the secrets I uncover threaten to unsettle everything we've built. As I grapple with my new role and the expectations it brings, I vow to protect my child at all costs, even if it means challenging the very foundations of the kingdom Nyx rules.*Authors note: Heart of the Fae King is book number two in the Fae King of Steelshire duet. This duet is best when it's read in order.

Living a hidden life as a cabaret dancer, I keep to myself. But my path crosses with Nyx, the Fae King of Steelshire, and everything changes. It's a whirlwind of emotion and forbidden attraction-something I know will never last. Then the unexpected happens: I discover I'm pregnant with Nyx's child. This couldn't come at a worse time. Determined to protect my child, I will do whatever it takes-even if it means keeping the truth from Nyx. With each passing day, the risk grows. How long can I keep my baby a secret from the king?

My life is a lie. The people who were supposed to love me the most kept my true lineage a secret. Now, I'm fleeing from a truth that could shatter my world. As I escape the gilded cage of Goldhaven, I'm not just running from my past, but also from those who relentlessly chase me because of it. What I'm leaving behind haunts me, especially the Fae King, who is more than just my brother's best friend-he's a forbidden desire I must forsake. But in the end, the biggest threat isn't just what's chasing me-it's the darkness inside me.*18+ Fae King's Forbidden Love is book two, and the final book, of the Fae King of Goldhaven Duet. This duet should be read in order.

Faking a relationship with a fae king-my brother's best friend? It's as wild as it sounds.Caught in a whirlwind of royal deceptions and dark secrets, I'm playing a dangerous game. And the stakes? They're higher than ever. My brother has always protected me, guarding me from those coveting my rare magic. Now that I am old enough to get married, the risks around me intensify, magnifying the dangers I face. To keep me safe, my brother sends me to the Fae King of Goldhaven, so he can keep an eye on me. Entangled in a web of secrets and forbidden magic, I find myself faking a relationship with my brother's best friend. He's the epitome of everything I should avoid-arrogant, dangerously alluring, and my only refuge in this chaos. In the glittering courts of Goldhaven, I wear a mask of normalcy, playing the role Jace needs. But our fake relationship blurs into something real, something perilously close to love. But as we navigate this new situation, a chilling truth emerges-something dark flows through my blood. With every beat of my heart, I could be a step closer to becoming the very thing we fear the most. And as our facade crumbles, we're left on the brink of a revelation that could shatter our world forever.*18+ Protected by the Fae King is book one of the Fae King of Goldhaven Duet

My past? Shrouded in shadowy lies and deadly secrets.Everything I cherish? Gone.The Order of Souls stole everything from me, even my memories.Now, they'll stop at nothing to prevent my destiny. For a short time, I found happiness with Zen, the Fae King of Silverhold. But resurfacing memories entwine my past with Zen's enemies. He can't trust me anymore.I don't blame him. I'm not even sure I can trust myself. To save the male I love, I must leave him, shattering my heart. But I'll make any sacrifice to defeat the Order of Souls and reclaim what they took from me, even if it costs my life. With threatening enemies at every turn, I'm forced to question everything and everyone as I fight to recover my memories and protect those I love. But maybe some truths are better left forgotten.*18+ Forgotten Fate is book two of the Fae King of Silverhold duet. The books should be read in order.

The final book in the Fae King of Ironhelm Duet!Escaping from my arranged marriage was the only choice I had.Our union should have never been destined. Leaving the Fae King of Ironhelm was a heart-wrenching decision. But I will never deny him what he truly wants, even if it tears us apart. Yet, his relentless pursuit of me tears down the fragile walls I've built to protect myself. I return to the palace, but my doubts about our future together still linger. Whispers of betrayal grow louder, and I must untangle the threads of loyalty from the web of deception. My journey is far from over, and the true test of love and allegiance has just begun.*18+ Bound by Fate is book two, and the final book, of The Fae King of Ironhelm duet.

The Fae King and I clash like thunder and lightning, yet our primal desires keep us coming back for more.I'm chained to this arranged marriage with the Fae King of Ironhelm-a destiny I'm powerless to change. He commands attention with his dangerous charisma and irresistible power. And from our first encounter, sparks fly. My body reacts to his raw magnetism, a storm of emotions I can't contain. But a web of lies and secrets keeps me from trusting him. I don't know who or what to believe, especially when it seems like forces are at work to tear us apart. Despite my hesitations, I must go through with the marriage. And as the layers of deceit unravel, we are swept into a whirlwind of passion and danger.*18+ Chained by Fate is book one of The Fae King of Ironhelm duet.*18+ Chained by Fate is book one of The Fae King of Ironhelm duet.

The conclusion to Molly and Ryker's story. In the world of magic, nothing is ever quite what it seems. Molly wants nothing more than to settle down with her new family. Unfortunately, fate has its own agenda. Molly and Ryker are being attacked on multiple fronts, and they don't know who they can trust. The Ashpoint pack should be stronger than ever now that the witches have joined its forces. But, can a long-term rivalry ever truly end? Ryker is one of the most powerful alphas in the world. Molly's magic has grown immensely, and as a team, they're unstoppable. Now more than ever, they need to work together. Game on. *Midlife Rose is book three in the Midlife Magic and Mates series. This book is part of a series, which is best read in order. It's recommended for 18+.

It was a miracle, or at least it felt that way for a minute. Then, reality set in.Molly can't tell Ryker the truth about why she can't see him, but she has to protect the thing that matters most. Her newfound power is growing stronger each day, and the animosity of the Ashpoint pack continues to multiply. A dark force wants to divide Molly and Ryker and will stop at nothing to ensure they stay away from each other. Her business, sanity, and heart are all at stake. She can only depend on the support of the four witches closest to her to see her through. But, Ryker is the only one who can protect her when the unimaginable occurs and their destiny is put in the ultimate jeopardy. The question is, will Molly let him?*Magical Truth is book two in the Midlife Magic and Mates series, and ends on a cliffhanger. This book is part of a series, which is best read in order. It's recommended for 18+.

I rejected her once, but now I'm ready to claim what's always been mine.Abigail belongs to me. The world believes I'm dead, but nobody can get rid of me that easily. I've been hiding in the shadows, and now I'm ready to take back the female who turned my world upside down. Since I've been gone, a gargoyle shifter who I once trusted has taken over my territory. Now, he rules my land with fear and corruption. Abigail is fighting by his side, and I can't take it any longer. To make matters worse, a hidden enemy lies in wait, but my mate refuses to listen to my warnings. I'm a powerful wolf shifter, and I won't back down. I've returned to take back my rightful possessions. Nobody will get in my way. GET READY TO DEVOUR THIS HIGH-HEAT, REJECTED MATES DARK SHIFTER ROMANCE. READERS 18+.

Chaos surrounds Steph as she battles evil on many fronts. A new cult, the Angels of Mercy, has taken two members of her coven. And this happens just as the Eternal Shadows are gaining momentum for their return from the Underworld. And that's just the beginning of her problems. Her pet chicken mysteriously laid a dragon egg, and there's no telling what trouble that could bring. Steph's new mate-the most powerful warlock in the world-is putting out fires, but where is he when she needs him the most? Nothing in Ashpoint is what it seems, and Steph's had enough. She's putting on her big girl pants and facing the darkness with all the magic and midlife sass she can muster. *Midlife Escape is book six in the Midlife Magic and Mates series. This series is best read in order. 18+

My enemy claimed me as his own. I must return to Palgia-to the place that was once my prison. The Kingdom of Palgia is fractured, divided, and broken. It's up to me to bring the light back to the country overrun with darkness. Erol was once the ruthless captor who kept me imprisoned. He is set to become the King of Palgia, and I'm expected to cater to his every whim. It doesn't matter that I can't stop thinking about him and imagining what his lips would feel like against mine. I can't trust a morally gray male with so much blood on his hands. The future king better prepare for a fight.My choices are my own, and I will never choose him. 18+This is the fourth book in the Fate of the Fae series. This series is best when read in order.

I've been kidnapped by the three most powerful men in our world, and I shouldn't like being caged by them as much as I do... After a life of abandonment, I've learned I can only depend on myself.That's why my side hustle is working for a criminal organization. A fae girl's got to pay the bills, after all.When the leaders offer me a life-changing sum of money for a new job, who am I to refuse? But when the heist doesn't go as planned, I end up in a cage guarded by the three forbidden Royals. The wolf is powerful and commanding. He holds me to such high standards that I tremble at the thought of disappointing him.The dragon is fierce, but my heart feels warm when he smiles at me.And the demon shifter is a complete wild card. I've grown to enjoy every second of his torture. Ready or not, I've been thrust into a life of money, power, and magic.And now the four of us have to face our biggest challenge yet...learning not to betray each other.*This is a standalone reverse harem / why choose shifter novel. Get ready to devour this high-heat, fast-paced fae romance. Readers 18+.

The Fae King's guards captured me. Nobody is coming to save me.I've been kidnapped and charged for a crime I didn't commit. To stay alive, I need to convince the King of my worth. But he's my enemy. I come face to face with my captor, the Fae King, and he's as terrifying as he is mesmerizing. His dark hair, chiseled body, and icy blue eyes draw me in, but he's dangerous-especially because I'm a human. The King challenges me with an impossible task, and I prevail. Now, questions about my origin put a new target on my back. I don't know who I am anymore.I don't know who I can trust. 18+This is book one in the Fate of the Fae series. This book ends on a cliffhanger.

The final book in the Midlife Magic and Mates series! Ali was stuck in a loveless marriage for decades, but she finally has the courage to leave her mundane existence behind. Now that she is in her forties, she is finally discovering who she is. She wants to experience everything life offers with her newfound freedom and magical abilities! Unfortunately, it is turning out that life's little pleasures have to wait. The Eternal Shadows-the enforcers from the Underworld-have finally been released on earth, and the looming prophecy will come to fruition. The hot-as-sin ruler of the Underworld is terrifying. But there's more to the dark prince than his haunting past. The connection Ali has to him is a mystery that no one understands. Will she submit to her deepest desires and follow him into the unknown? *Midlife Shadows is book eight-the final installment-in the Midlife Magic and Mates series. This series is best read in order. 18+

Living in a world where women are second-class citizens, I refuse to cater to the whims of males. My confidence is strong, and I know my worth. I leave my home to search for the last surviving member of my family, and I arrive in a town ruled by a cold-hearted lion shifter. The lion ruler possesses unimaginable power, and I want to run away from him and never look back. But no matter how hard I try, his charm makes my body react in ways I never dreamed possible. He wants me, too, but I refuse to bow down to him. And when he asks me to join his harem... that's a hard pass. The lion shifter isn't used to being turned down, so he presents an alternative to his offer that I'm forced to accept. I'm now a prisoner in a land that is not my own, and trusting him could either change the world or be my demise. GET READY TO DEVOUR THIS HIGH-HEAT, FATED MATES SHIFTER ROMANCE. READERS 18+.

He is my new boss. Now he holds my life in his hands.Oliver runs the city.Not only is he a drop-dead gorgeous dragon shifter, but he's also an Original-one of the most powerful beings in the world. My world turns upside down when Oliver hires me.Being near him makes my body respond with a desire that cannot be satisfied.But it will never work. The dragon shifter is entirely out of my league. My new life takes an unexpected turn, and I'm forced into a fake relationship with him to settle an argument. I must compete with Oliver, as a couple, in a competition.The prize is an exclusive island he has been fighting over with his frenemy, a powerful demon shifter. Impulsively, I agree to the wager before Oliver and I learn the full extent of the rules.But now it's too late. I've sealed the deal. The friendly competition isn't friendly at all.If we fail, I also lose my life. GET READY TO DEVOUR THIS HIGH-HEAT, FAST-PACED DARK SHIFTER ROMANCE. READERS 18+.

I'll either save my kingdom or destroy it. I rule by my mate's side, but I'm an integral part of a prophecy that threatens us all. My power is still a mystery that I must unravel to save the kingdom. Cloaked with magic and determined to protect the ones I love, I travel to enemy territory to find my answers. But the enemy captures me before I complete my mission. In the squalor of the dungeon, I discover secrets about my past that will help my kingdom regain peace. I must make the ultimate sacrifice to save my kingdom and my mate. I must fulfill the prophecy. I'm forced to face my destiny. 18+This is the third book in the Fate of the Fae series. This series is best when read in order.

The looming threat is finally here. Missy's fortieth birthday ignites a series of events that will change the world forever. Although her coven is getting ready for the Eternal Shadows' attack, Missy can't focus all her attention on the world ending. She's dealing with family issues and a grumpy ghost who lives in the house she just inherited. But that's not all... A dragon shifter pursues her, and he is definitely her type. It's a bad idea to get involved with him, but impulsive decisions are just a part of her existence. He's powerful, hot, and will tear the world apart to protect her. He's everything Missy wants...until her ex comes back into her life. Now, a love triangle makes her question all her life's decisions. *Magical Fortune is book seven in the Midlife Magic and Mates series. This series is best read in order. 18+

The final book in the Fate of the Fae series. A terrible accident wipes Nylah's memory clean. She's thrust into a world where she doesn't know her role or if the Fae surrounding her are being honest. Dex makes her feel safe, and she's told that they once loved each other, but they can never be together. But if she is supposed to love him, why can't she remember anything about him? And why can't they be together? Then, another unexpected event changes the course of her life, and new questions need to be answered. 18+This is the fifth and final book in the Fate of the Fae series. This series is best when read in order.

I've been kidnapped by a demon shifter.Growing up sheltered from the world by my overprotective father, I never knew the true dangers that existed outside of my home. But when a business deal goes wrong, my father sells me to a terrifying demon shifter known to rule with an iron fist. He's just as dangerous as the rumors suggest. But he's also clever, a good listener, and has a face and body that would make the gods jealous. We have a moment of passion, and now I am pregnant with his child. But the demon shifter is not the one I have to fear. Someone else wants to get their hands on my baby, and that being is more evil than I could have ever imagined. GET READY TO DEVOUR THIS HIGH-HEAT, SECRET BABY SHIFTER ROMANCE. READERS 18+.

A broken heart. The threat of a dark prophecy. A pet chicken that just laid a dragon egg. This is not how Steph Dubois expected to spend life in her forties. Wyatt was everything she wanted-attentive, sexy, protective, and the most powerful warlock in the world. But, her life isn't a fairy tale. Even though Steph has finally found her mate later in life, it's impossible for them to be together. That's not even her biggest problem. The prophecy foretells that the Eternal Shadows will be unleashed from the Underworld, but a more imminent threat looms from the Angels of Mercy that Steph must face along with her coven. Her job as the world's only spell maker isn't a job she asked for, but she will give it her all. Her coven is stronger with Wyatt by their side, but Steph has never been the damsel in distress. She will fight with every bit of power that she has-even if it kills her. *Magical Trouble is book five in the Midlife Magic and Mates series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is part of Stephanie and Wyatt's story. 18+

Nobody takes what's mine.I'm an immortal wolf shifter with a bad-boy reputation that I've proudly earned. Bianca walks into my casino, and I notice her right away.Rosebud lips. Big doe eyes. A body that's begging to be touched. She tries to steal from my casino, but nothing gets past me.She's caught before she makes it out the door.I should punish her in a million delicious ways.But I let her go. Bianca belongs to another wolf shifter: my enemy.She wants to escape her arranged marriage, but my hands are tied.A longstanding curse keeps me from taking out my enemy and claiming Bianca as my own. I've never wanted anything more than I want her.But can I risk my entire existence for a female?Get ready to devour this high-heat, fast-paced dark shifter romance. Readers 18+.