Fortress of Ambrose

Power is Seductive, Love is Dangerous, and Freedom Comes at a Price Too High to Pay… 
The breathtaking conclusion to J. Elle’s spellbinding Sunday Times bestselling series.-- 
Seductive magic. Deadly betrayal. 
With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne once again has nowhere left to turn. 
Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape those that want to destroy her. 
But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan. 
Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate. 
In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – Jordan’s bitter brother Yagrin Wexton and magicless heir Nore Ambrose – must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. 
Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew? 
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Praise for the House of Marionne series: 
'An enemies-to-lovers romance, a cast of intriguing characters, and a shocking, twist-filled ending kept me hooked' 5* reader review 
'Dark, gothic, creepy, addicting J has created a new dark academia world for us all to get invested in' 5* reader review 
'Alluring. Dark. Thrilling. House of Marionne was stunning, elegant and magical. Full of glitz and glamor. Heart pounding' 5* reader review

An enemies-to-lovers romance, a cast of intriguing characters, and a shocking, twist-filled ending kept me hooked.

Dark, gothic, creepy, addicting J has created a new dark academia world for us all to get invested in

Seductive magic. 
 Deadly betrayal. 
 
 With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne once again has nowhere left to turn. 
 
 Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape those that want to destroy her. 
 But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan. 
 
 Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate. 
 
 In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies – Jordan’s bitter brother Yagrin Wexton and magicless heir Nore Ambrose – must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. 
Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

J. Elle is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed “an incredible debut” by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor’s pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick.

With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. 
 
Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. 
 
His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself. 
 
In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. 
 
Will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

Shadows of Perl

From Assassins to Social Elites: Power, Revenge, and Forbidden Love Collide in This Gripping Fantasy Sequel 
Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo 
‘This book is everything you'd want from a YA Fantasy!’ 5* Reader Review 
 
‘I need book three!! What a wild ride! The twists, tension, heartbreak...Just, wow’ 5* Reader Review 
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 Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate. 
 
 Quell Marionne’s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. 
With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. 
 For a price. 
 
 Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice – partner with Quell. 
 Or kill her. 
 
 Tropes/themes: 
 <ul><li>Social elites </li><li>Forbidden love </li><li>Dark magic </li><li>Enemies-to-lovers</li></ul> 
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 READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL 
 ‘I could cut the TENSION with a knife’ 5***** Reader Review 
‘They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT’ 5***** Reader Review 
 ‘I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out’ 5***** Reader Review 
‘This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next’ 5***** Reader Review 
‘This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went “Huh?!” when I realized that was truly the end’ 5***** Reader Review 
 PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES 
 
 'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood 
 
 'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber 
 
 'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster 
 
 'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir 
 
 'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco

The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages!

Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author

Full of magic and intrigue, House of Marionne is perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places

Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After

A sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance. House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go. An enchanting, mesmerizing gem of a book you don’t want to miss

Alex Aster, #1 New York Times Best Selling author of Lightlark

With House of Marionne, J.Elle lures you through a portal and into an elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem, where the twists and turns take you—and her characters—places you never expected to go

Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series

House of Marionne is a captivating contemporary fantasy that’s sure to enchant readers from the start. Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere.

Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author

House of Marionne is both a page-turner and a story that takes its time to build a rich, magical world and sympathetic characters. I held my breath from page one. J. Elle has outdone herself.

Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series

House of Marionne is bloodthirsty, magical, and an absolute blast. Once you're inside its glittering world of dangerous deals and wonderfully tactile magic, you won't want to leave.

Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of the Hazel Wood series

Secrets of the past and familial tensions abound in this sequel that tases forbidden romance. Quell and Jordan’s tension boils over into the passionate romance it was always meant to be…a romance born from danger with a fantastic buildup

Quell Marionne’s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. For a price. 
 
Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice—partner with Quell. Or kill her. 
 
With broken hearts and ancient secrets, Shadows of Perl reveals that some that are worse than death.

House of Marionne

READ THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER PHENOMENON . . .Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darknessPerfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia 
 
'Full of magic and intrigue . . . the perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' STEPHANIE GARBER 
 
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ARE YOU READY TO ENROL INTO THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE? 
 
Quell Marionne was born cursed with Toushana – a perilous dark magic. 
 The sentence for having it? 
 Death . . . 
 
So when her secret is threatened, Quell hides in the one place that might save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites.More importantly, it may be the key to burying Quell’s forbidden magic forever. 
 
Yet hiding who you truly are is hard – especially when handsome, brooding Jordon stands close. Must Quell really choose between her true nature and those she's growing to love? 
 
But if her Toushana is discovered, death awaits . . .Tropes:- Dark academic- Enemies-to-lovers- Family drama----‘Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape!’ Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After‘An enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem’ Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series‘The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages!’ Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling authorReaders are loving House of Marionne ‘If you are thinking of reading this the answer is YES!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I’m SO excited for everyone to get your hands on this beautiful, dark & delicious story!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘Wow - what a great novel! Mystery, magic, love, finding who you truly are and accepting the parts of yourself that have been called bad and dark all wrapped up in a glittery world where not everything is as its seems’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘Wow. Just wow. I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the detailed descriptions of Diadem, the masks, the Chateau’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘House of Marionne is perfect for fans of dark academia and fantasy, and the ending left me wanting to start book 2 immediately!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘I. Am. Speechless. This book was absolute perfection [. . .] Ugh, my heart. Definitely plan to read this one again in the near future because it was PERFECTION’ 5 ***** Reader Review 
Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, September 2023

Full of magic and intrigue, House of Marionne is perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places.

With House of Marionne, J.Elle lures you through a portal and into an elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem, where the twists and turns take you-and her characters-places you never expected to go.

Inventive, evocative, and epic. House of Marionne is a dazzling magical thrill ride.

Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

House of Marionne is one of the most original fantasies I've ever read. J. Elle has created a lush and beautifully romantic world that is as magical as it is dangerous.

Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sun is Also a Star

From the first page, House of Marionne feels like stepping into an intoxicating dream of magic, beauty, and shadowy secrets, one that's as dazzling as it is imaginative. With a must-read blend of romance, loveable characters, and suspense, this story is a glittering triumph.

Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore

An absolute delight. House of Marionne is the book I always looked for and never found as a young Black girl. Elle crafts a series opener that interweaves sparkling romance, dynamic characters, and a bracing plot to tell a story that is both vivid and heartfelt.

Ayana Gray, New York Times-bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy

House of Marionne glitters with magic, deception, and betrayal. Readers will be swept away by Elle's glamorous world in this enchanting series opener.

Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches

A sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance. House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go. An enchanting, mesmerizing gem of a book you don’t want to miss

House of Marionne is a captivating contemporary fantasy that’s sure to enchant readers from the start. Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere

House of Marionne is both a page-turner and a story that takes its time to build a rich, magical world and sympathetic characters. I held my breath from page one. J. Elle has outdone herself

House of Marionne is bloodthirsty, magical, and an absolute blast. Once you're inside its glittering world of dangerous deals and wonderfully tactile magic, you won't want to leave.

A darkly tantalizing tale of intrigue, glamor, and romance

Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

Elle interweaves threads of loneliness, love, and pride to compose an intriguing tapestry of a loyal girl aching for someplace to belong. The magic system and worldbuilding feel both classic and surprising, lending the narrative an air of familiarity and delivering unexpected plot twists that will excite readers up to the very last page

An undeniably rich sense of magic pervades this fantasy that treads familiar territory with aplomb... A strong atmosphere marks this series opener that will draw in genre fans

J. Elle is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed “an incredible debut” by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor’s pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick.

Quell Marionne has lived her entire life on the run in order to hide the deadly magic that flows through her veins. Until someone discovers her dark secret and wants her dead. 
Until Quell enrols into a society called the Order and sets to pass their three rites of membership under the watchful eye of her estranged Grandmother. If she is successful she will be able to bury her forbidden magic forever. 
However things start to get more complicated when she meets her brooding mentor, Jordan. 
Nothing is quite as it seems in the Order and it isn't long until Quell realises her enemies may be closer than she thinks . . .

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An Anthology Inspired by Taylor Swift Songs

From bestselling YA authors comes thirteen dazzling contemporary romances inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift! 
 
If you could live inside one Taylor Swift song for a day, which would you pick? In this shimmering anthology, thirteen best-selling and acclaimed authors do just that, reimagining some of Taylor’s most iconic songs as love stories. 
 
Whether you’re in an era of fairy lights and folktales or diss tracks and dance floors, here’s a playlist that features all the hits: The soaring high note of first love. The minor key of heartbreak. And the steady rhythm of true friendship and self-discovery. 
 
As clever and unforgettable as the songs that inspired them, these stories are sure to play on repeat in your head and your heart.

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