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.

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.

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.

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September is a BIG month for book releases and we are bringing you a list of 48 upcoming releases that we are excited about--and several that you will see featured in Volume 5 Forged in Candlelight: As the Pages Turn. From romance to fantasy and everything in between.

For those who don’t know, Kaven wears many hats in the bookish community. From author to skit creator, dungeon master, and more.

In the ever-expanding world of fantasy literature, where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur, Jeneane O’Riley stands as a force to be reckoned with. The Infatuated Fae Series is more than just a tale of magic and romance—it’s a redefinition of perception, an exploration of character depth, and a challenge to the conventions we often take for granted.

Abigail Owen is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and International bestselling author of 30+ books that range from upper YA (18+) epic romantasy to new adult modern mythic romantasy to super spicy adult paranormal romance. She loves magical worlds with plots that move hot and fast, feisty heroines with sass, heroes with heart, a dash of snark, and oodles of HEAs! Read her interview that can be found in Volume 2 of Romantasy Illustrated.

One of the MOST exciting announcements to come from 2024 was Callie Hart's Quicksilver, part of the Fae and Alchemy series, being...

Our Editor's aren't just editing -- they are reading! Our June wrap-up is here with romance, contemporary, cowboys, fantasy, and so much more. This past month was FILLED with audios as our team has been hard at work launching Volume 4 AND getting Volume 5 ready for production. Several new series were started, a few series were finished, and we even ARC read a handful of books.

Stacey McEwan Featured in Volume 4 Stacey McEwan might have once been just a bookish girl in isolation, but now she is part of one of the...

Austin Giorgio mesmerizes with velvety vocals, weaving dark, cinematic melodies evoking blockbuster grandeur. Learn more about Austin...

Hannah is a book influencer and author of both Assistant to the Villain and Apprentice to the Villain, which was released only weeks before

Meet Andrew, the BookTok boy, who isn't afraid to talk about his love of books!

'Fourth Wing' is going to be a show that even non-readers watch, but for those of us who are fans of the famous Emperyean Series.

Our reading recap is here and filled with so many great books! This blog highlights everything our Editors read in January. For most...