The Returned Prince by Elle Kish is the second book in the Traveler of Heart series, a romantasy novel about a 36-year-old mom from our world who is transported to the fae realm after a tragic accident. The story follows protagonist Daphne Silver as she navigates newfound magic, dragons, and a Fae king, all while trying to find a way to bring her children to this new world, facing life-altering choices and unexpected twists.

The Shattered Mirror is the third and final book in Dana Evyn's The Mirrored Trilogy, a dark fantasy romance featuring second-chance romance, forced proximity, and a journey of healing and redemption, released in July 2026. It follows the story of Eva and Bash, who must overcome past failures to save their world, with the help of Quinn Sagray. The series includes The Other Side of the Mirror (Book 1) and The Mirror in the Mountain (Book 2).

LURED IN THE CRIMSON is the high-stakes third installment in the Shot in the Dark series—an urban romantasy that explores the raw courage required to embrace one’s true identity amidst haunting themes of forbidden love and found family. Perfect for fans of Supernatural, Fern Gully, and unique romantasies.

Excerpted from THE SHROUDED QUEEN by Ashley Tropea. Copyright © 2026 by Ashley Tropea. Reprinted by permission of Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC. The Shrouded Queen by Ashley Tropea is a romantasy debut inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, featuring a slave and a princess who switch places during an enemy attack, leading to parallel journeys of survival, romance, and discovering divine powers. The story follows slave Samira, who is forced to impersonate

In a genre too often plagued by gatekeeping and antiquated standards, author Penn Cole has emerged as a formidable voice—an advocate, disruptor, and undeniable force within the fantasy romance space. Her presence is more than literary—it's a reclamation of a world long fenced off to female authors under the guise of “serious fantasy.” With her Kindred Cursed Saga, she doesn’t just pen stories—she dismantles stigmas.

The "Hot Girls Read" Trademark Controversy and Why It Has Sparked a Conversation Across the Book World The book community is no stranger to passionate debate, but few topics in recent memory have united authors, readers, influencers, booksellers, artists, and small business owners quite like the controversy surrounding the phrase Hot Girls Read™ .

There are writers who craft stories, and then there are writers who bleed them onto the page. Kate Stewart is the latter—a storyteller who doesn't just write romance; she lives it, feels it, channels it. With over thirty novels written in eleven years, Kate has become a force within the romance genre, but it was The Ravenhood Series that cracked her wide open as both a writer and a woman.

If you didn't watch the Call Her Daddy interview with Sarah J Maas then you're missing some serious tea -- the Suriel approves this message. Not only does Sarah dive deep into mental health, but she tells us why she disappeared for so long and what she has been working on. First off, we have lots coming from Sarah. Like two books in 3 months. Second of all, Sarah is someone we feel like we now know. This interview with Alex was intimate and felt like Sarah was really letting

From the gilded penthouses of immortal billionaires to the shadowed courts of fae mafia dynasties, Geneva Lee’s worlds are where fantasy seduces reality—and leaves readers breathless. With her Filthy Rich Vampire and Filthy Rich Fae series, Geneva has carved a signature blend of glamor and grit, wrapping sharp-edged power struggles inside velvety romance. But beneath the lush scenes and addictive twists lies a deeper drive: to tell stories that don’t flinch away from vulnerab

Romantasy Illustrated is excited to offer an Exclusive First Look into Fantasy + Romance Author Leena Kazak's Between Tides and Thunder, available March 31st.

New York Times bestselling author Jade Presley talks with Romantasy Illustrated about her breakout fantasy romance, the journey of hybrid publishing, and writing a heroine who gets everything she never knew she needed—times four.

Welcome to The Rise of Romantasy. We are Romantasy Illustrated, where romance meets fantasy, and we openly talk about it all—the good, the bad, the toxic, the sexy, the smutty, the ugly, and certainly, the Romantasy.

Yearn is a home for romantasy readers who want depth, immersion, and community. A place where all authors are visible, celebrated, and supported ... without giving up control of their work or their audience.

Who is 'Lunathians It Girl' and Why is BookTok Obsessed with Her? Meet B, the girl who is bringing Bryce and Crescent City to life, one episode at a time.

Ana Huang’s book series, "Twisted," is being turned into a Netflix TV show after the rights were obtained in a deal that will make any #BookTok or #Bookstagram fanatic scream with joy. (And yes, we are screaming!)