K. J. Dawson
Realms of
Alysatraee
Series
Their secrets could destroy them ... if their enemies don't get them first.
Ivy is on the run. Seekers hunt her day and night, drawn to the magical seeds she carries. Separated not just from her family, but from her elven House, Ivy trusts no one.
Orion is the respected captain of the guard in a bustling human city. When Seekers descend, wreaking havoc, he traces the cause of the attack to one unwelcome elf—Ivy.
A dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues with Ivy blindly running and Orion determined to stop her from destroying anything else.
But when Ivy comes under a surprise attack, it’s Orion who saves her.
Forming an unlikely alliance to uncover the truth about the unsettling events happening in their realm, Ivy and Orion band together along with a spoiled pocket dragon, a clever gnome, a childhood elven friend, and a sassy orc.
With time running out and threats forming on every side, Ivy must reveal the ugly lies she’s been protecting, or risk letting humans and elves die at each other’s hands.
Orion has dark secrets of his own, ones that Ivy will despise, but can he figure out who to trust before it’s too late?
A Coveted Whitney Award Finalist!
Hearts will break, family alliances shatter, and ancient magic will demand justice — in book 1 of the Alysatraee duology. Dive into the world of Trinth if you love rotating POVs, portals, elven councils, fae courts, shadow magic, wounded love interests, and enemies to sweet romance!
Unchosen
Series
An Oath Betrayed. A Kingdom on the Edge of Destruction.
In a world of magic, I was unremarkable, except for my cursed, stuttering tongue. No special powers, no renowned apprenticeship, just the terrible, stammering aftereffects of the Lilac Plague.
Until I opened a gift from my mother — a ghostly blue vision.
Instead of words of endearment, the vision revealed that I’m now a Guardian. And I’m entrusted with a magical key — one so powerful that those who rule will do anything to find it.
The burden of protecting the key now falls to me. In a race against the crown, I must find the treasure and the true heir, the only one who can stop the curse from being fulfilled. Impossible? Almost certainly. One false step spells disaster. But while I’ve learned to be cautious, I’m no fool. Where those before me died trying, I must forge a new path, relying on wits and some unlikely allies.
An oath betrayed. A centuries-long curse. Nikka inherits the unimaginable task of unraveling it all.
Coffee for Two Book Review: Best of Fantasy Authors 2019 & UTOPiAcon Debut Book Award Nominee
Do you dare face the Lilac Plague? This coming of age, young adult fantasy adventure with mysterious magic, evil emperors, and a thread of romance will leave you amazed and clamoring for the next book.
the poisoned
prince
Stand-Alone
A Royal Huntsman. An Illegitimate Daughter. And One Heart—Delivered on a Silver Platter.
Max has one goal: to become the royal huntsman, just like his father before him. With his mother’s noble ties and his father’s influence, the path should be simple.
Yet he’d rather spend his mornings trading banter with his favorite palace servant—Snow White.
Orphaned, quick-witted, and gifted with the ability to sense emotions at a glance, Snow keeps her distance from Max’s heart. Protecting their friendship is safer than risking what lies beneath it.
But when the king is found dead, everything unravels.
Snow’s bloodline—and her dangerous fae gift—make her the perfect scapegoat. The queen wants her silenced. The court wants her gone. And Max? He’s caught between duty, blood, and the girl he refuses to betray.
Saving the kingdom might demand betrayal.
Saving Snow might cost him everything.
Because when the queen commands a heart, the huntsman must choose whose to deliver.
Multi-Week Amazon Bestseller
If you love slow-burn tension, forbidden romance, banter, and heart-wrenching fairy tale twists, you’ll adore The Poisoned Prince—a best-friends-to-lovers Snow White retelling in the Once Upon a Prince series of clean, romantic fairy tales.
K. J. Dawson
Adventure awaits beyond every page—where ancient magic stirs, legends come alive, and every tale whispers secrets of enchanted realms. Embrace the adventure with K. J. Dawson.