The duo C.N. Crawford, comprising Christine and Nick, weave together a shared passion for history and folklore to craft compelling narratives. Christine, rooted in New England with a fondness for eerie old cemeteries, and Nick, whose childhood was spent immersed in fantasy and science fiction, collaborate to infuse contemporary urban fantasy novels with real historical events and figures. Their works are distinguished by a unique fusion of historical reality and the supernatural, offering readers an unparalleled literary experience. Each author contributes their distinctive voice, creating stories that are both informative and captivating.
The journey from a humble London background to an elite fae institute set in a medieval castle offers a captivating twist on the classic rags-to-riches tale. As the protagonist navigates this enchanting new world, the story explores themes of transformation and the challenges that come with newfound status, blending fantasy elements with the struggles of adapting to a life of privilege.
The protagonist navigates a perilous existence, engaging in a dangerous dance with the angels of death to survive. This thrilling narrative explores themes of mortality, risk, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. As the character confronts their fears and challenges fate, the story delves into the complexities of life and the choices that define it, offering a gripping exploration of what it means to truly live.
A woman grapples with amnesia, struggling to piece together her lost memories while her past relentlessly resurfaces. As she navigates the challenges of her current life, she must confront the secrets and truths that threaten to disrupt her newfound stability. The tension escalates as remnants of her history emerge, forcing her to confront who she was and the implications for who she might become. This gripping tale explores themes of identity, memory, and the inescapable nature of one's past.
A relentless hunter, Rosalind is driven by her passion for the chase, but her obsession puts her life at risk. As she navigates the dangerous terrain of her pursuits, the stakes escalate, forcing her to confront the consequences of her fervor. The story explores themes of obsession, survival, and the fine line between passion and danger, as Rosalind faces challenges that could lead to her demise.
After the Seelie king Torin nearly froze me to death, I plunged through a portal into my true home. Turns out, my hometown is a wild Unseelie kingdom known as the Court of Sorrows. When Torin follows me and sees my new horns, he quickly realizes that his intended bride is an enemy of his realm. In fact, his name for my kind is "demon." But even if I have the horns of an Unseelie, I'm not welcome here, either. Queen Mab and her monstrous soldiers are delighted to torment us, accusing me of being a traitor. If we want to get out of the Court of Sorrows with our lives, the only hope we have is to stay as close to each other as possible--even if it means fleeing on horseback and sharing a bed. Every moment is bittersweet since it could be our last--and Torin is condemned to kill anyone he loves.
Once, I was a broke college student. Now, it seems I'm destined to rule as the Lightbringer--queen of the demon realm. Except I have competition in the form of Orion, the Lord of Chaos. Like me, he has been marked as a leader. We can't keep our hands off each other, even if he swore an oath to kill me. It seems we both want the same thing--the crown. And in this battle of wills, only one of us will be left standing.
The final book in the Demon Queen Trials. Once, Orion and I were lovers. Then, the gorgeous demon king broke my heart. He kicked me out of the City of Thorns, exiling me to the mortal world. Now, I have plans to get back at him--and save the world while I'm at it. Orion wants revenge on all the mortals. If I steal his crown, I can stop the bloodshed. All I have to do is beat him in a series of trials, proving that the gods chose me as queen. But Orion seems determined to seduce me with his apologies and sensual charm. And the fact is? He's hard to resist. In the City of Thorns, nothing is ever as it seems, but figuring out who to trust is the most important trial of all. Because if I get it wrong, I'll have the blood of thousands on my hands.
After a disastrous birthday leads to heartbreak and homelessness, the protagonist vows to embrace single life. However, her plans are upended when a captivating Seelie King arrives, searching for fae like her. This unexpected encounter promises to challenge her resolve and ignite a whirlwind of emotions, blending elements of fantasy and romance as she navigates her new reality.
I never thought I'd be singing happy birthday to myself in a dungeon. And yet when a sinfully sexy demon crashes happy hour, that's exactly what happens. He's known as the Lord of Chaos, he's mistaken me for my succubus doppelgänger. Happy birthday to me. When he tastes my blood, he finally understands I'm mortal. And I realize we have something in common: we both crave revenge. So we make a deal: I can stay in the forbidden city to hunt for my mom's killer. In return, I'll help him get the vengeance he craves. I just have to pose as a sexy succubus. One problem--he's my number one suspect. And that's increasingly hard to remember as he teaches me my role: seduction. With each heated touch I drift further into peril. And if I fall under his seductive spell, death awaits me
Exiled from the Shadow Fae, I'm left out on London's streets. The Knights of the Institute are dying of the plague, and they're sure I'm to blame. Desperate to speak to Ruadan, I invade the Institute. Then, things take a turn for the worse. Like, "tortured in a tiny prison cell" worse. Seems like Ruadan has completely betrayed me. But when I finally reunite with my dark demigod, it turns out I'd totally misunderstood his actions.Once I'm out of jail, Ruadan and I have to fix this mess, and we're thrown together once again. That means finding my father. Plus, we have to kill Baleros before the monster gets what he's after: the skin off Ruadan's corpse. If Baleros gets what he wants, then he'll control the world, and I'll lose Ruadan forever. This is the final book in a four-book seriesCourt of ShadowsCourt of DarknessCourt of NightCourt of DreamsThis book is from the Demons of Fire and Night world.