The Rose Bargain

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The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.
When one makes a bargain with the Queen, one must be prepared to pay the price . . .

England, 1848. Each citizen is granted an opportunity to make one fae bargain with the immortal Queen Moryen. The higher the ask, the higher the cost.

Cast out by London high society after her sisters shameful disappearance and inexplicable reappearance, Lady Ivy Benton is not seeking a bargain that will make her an appealing bride,
but instead searching for answers about what happened to her beloved sister, Lydia.

Ivys plans are dashed when the Queen announces that this is the season her son Prince Bram will select a bride. Determined to find answers, Ivy enters the competition to win his hand, aided by Brams brother, Emmett. Increasingly torn between the two princes, Ivys choices will set her on a path of treason and could change her world and the fae Otherworld forever . . .

Reviews

"Magic-infused alternate history at its finest. The Rose Bargain is the most beguiling drama unfolding beneath the sheen of a gorgeous, glittering worldand entirely unputdownable until the fiery end." Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, the Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book! Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

If Bridgerton and The Cruel Prince had a love child, itd be this book. The Rose Bargain is a fantastically fun and addictive start of a new series that is sure to send readers into a frenzy. With sharp prose and an irresistible plot, I devoured this book like it was candy. If youre looking for the next YA sensation, here it is. Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series

Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every pageThe Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy. Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading THE ROSE BARGAIN feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruitdark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic. Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent and Dove

Author Bio

Sasha Peyton Smith is the New York Times best-selling author of fantasy novels for young adults including The Witch Haven and The Rose Bargain. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages world-wide. She lives in a 100-year-old house in the mountains of Utah, with her husband and (allegedly) two ghosts, though she has yet to see them.