The Rose Bargain

"The Rose Bargain" is a young adult romantasy set in a magical 1848 London, where an immortal fae queen rules. Ivy Benton, desperate to restore her family's social standing and free her sister from a fae bargain, enters a deadly competition for Prince Bram's hand. However, she unexpectedly develops feelings for his charming brother, Emmett, who promises to help her for a price. This book blends historical fiction with high-stakes fantasy and a compelling love triangle, perfect for readers aged 12-18 who enjoy intricate world-building, court intrigue, and morally complex characters. Parents should be aware of themes of peril, deception, and the consequences of magical bargains.

Vying for the hand of one brother. Falling in love with the other. A new Victorian-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince. London, 1848—For four hundred years, England has been under the control of an immortal fae queen who tricked her way onto the throne. To maintain an illusion of benevolence, Queen Mor grants each of her subjects one opportunity to bargain for their deepest desire. As Ivy Benton prepares to make her debut, she knows that not even a deal with the queen could fix what has gone wrong: Her family’s social standing is in shambles, her sister is a shadow of her former self, and Ivy’s marriage prospects are nonexistent. So when the queen announces a competition for Prince Bram’s hand, Ivy is the first to sign her name in blood. What a bargain can’t fix, a crown certainly could. Ivy soon finds herself a surprising front-runner—with the help of an unexpected ally: Prince Bram’s brother, the rakish Prince Emmett, who promises to help Ivy win his brother’s heart…for a price. But as the season sweeps Ivy away, with glittering balls veiling the queen’s increasingly vicious trials, Ivy realizes there’s more at stake than just a wedding. Because all faerie bargains come with a cost, and Ivy may have discovered hers too late.