Elfhame

A prophecy unfulfilled. A reluctant Dark Elf prince. And the human girl who holds the fate of the realm in her hands...
Mara Geary is resigned to a quiet future in her small village-until strange, glowing lights lure her into the shadows of the forbidden forest. Hoping for adventure, she steps into the Darkwood, only to discover she is the key to a prophecy that could save an entire kingdom.
Prince Brannon Luthinor has spent his life becoming a lethal warrior to protect his people. Facing imminent destruction, he must forge an alliance with a human girl he never expected-and cannot fathom. Bound together by fate, Bran and Mara must navigate deadly magic and a rising evil. But can they trust one another enough to save both their worlds?
✓ YA / Crossover Fantasy Romance
✓ Beauty and the Beast Vibes
✓ Dark Elf Prince Hero
✓ Fated Mates / Arranged Alliance
✓ Portal Fantasy / Hidden Realm
✓ Grumpy Warrior x Adventurous Heroine
✓ Forced Proximity

- Heat Level: Mild steam / Clean (romantic tension and angst)
- Vibes: Atmospheric, magical, adventurous, sweeping
- Setting: A quiet human village and the shadowed courts of the Dark Elf realm
- Trope Tags: Reluctant allies to lovers, forbidden magic, prophecy
- Ending: Book 1 in a completed series (Ends on a strong HFN/Hook)
- Perfect for fans of: Grace Draven, Sylvia Mercedes, and Juliet Marillier
Return to the world of US Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp in this spellbinding tale where a stubborn heart meets the kingdom's fiercest warrior.