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The Divine and the Cursed
Series · 5 books · 2022-2026

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The Divine and the Cursed

2022

From award-winning author J.E. Reed comes a breathtaking new series full of curses, love, and survival. A queen in hiding. When eighteen-year-old Arianna is stolen from her family and sold into slavery, she spends months disguised as a half-breed Fae struggling against the devastations of a decade-long war. But she never expected to find herself at the mercy of her country's greatest enemy. General Rion is ruthless and commanding. He relishes in his reputation as The Demon-a vile creature incapable of love or compassion. With a secret no one can know, Arianna strives to placate him while plotting her escape, but sometimes fate has other plans and rumors can't always be trusted. She'll have to make a choice. Kill the most feared male on the continent or stay and let a forbidden bond take root. But what will happen when he discovers her secret?
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#2

The Revered and the Pariah

2023

A kingdom full of secrets. A queen ready to rise. Arianna's story continues in the second book in the #1 bestselling The Fae of Alastríona series by J.E. Reed Arianna has survived the brutality of slavery and senseless war and has revealed herself as The Divine. But she has yet to discover the heavy responsibilities of her new role. With a new mating bond, Rion and Arianna are tested at every turn, especially when the male prophesied to be her mate is acting as regent of Ruadhán, the royal city of Alastríona. Though she aims to learn from those with experience, her efforts become difficult when she realizes the council is keeping secrets. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her as they struggle to unravel the mysteries surrounding the royal city and the Lord of Pádraigín. Then, in a frenzy of bloodshed, one of them makes a terrible mistake, leading to exile and confusion. As Arianna’s world is turned upside down, she will be forced to decide who she can trust ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 bestselling The Fae of Alastríona series returns readers to a land haunted by war, where hearts are tested and the truth will either destroy the continent or set it free.
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A Fate So Cruel

2024

An ancient prophecy. The birth of a monster. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Fae of Alastriona series by J.E. Reed with this prequel collection. Rion of Bronach is his country's most feared general. Though he works for his brother, the High Lord of Nadair, Alec, he yields to no one and trusts only his eldest sister, Saoirse. But he wasn't always a monster. Once, he was just a child. A child with a mother. A father. A mentor. Then it all changed. Years pass, with Rion using his magic and reputation to bring Bronach's enemies to heel. But when Alec dispatches him on a mission with an alluring female, Rion begins wondering if living a cursed life is truly his only fate. Because if there's a chance to escape the ancient texts and prophecies, Rion will have to put his faith in her and pray she doesn't stab him in the back. Literally. A prequel to the bestselling Fae of Alastriona series, this collection of short stories tells the haunting tale of a child born 'wrong' and how even the kindest of hearts can turn deadly when poisoned with hate. Included in this volume: The Cursed Fae and a Mother's Love The Cursed Fae and the First Loss The Cursed Fae and a Secret Refuge The Cursed Fae and Broken Promises The Cursed Fae and a Shattered Heart The Cursed Fae and a Fatal Mistake The Cursed Fae and Freedom The Cursed Fae and Hope
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The Sacred and the Tormented

2025

A kingdom in turmoil. A sister lost. Arianna's story continues in the third installment of the #1 bestselling Fae of Alastríona series by J.E. Reed. Ruadhán has fallen. Her sister is missing. Dark Fae are wreaking havoc across the land. And somehow, everyone is still looking to Arianna for answers. But she has none—only a single, unshakable find Ellie and bring her home. But fate has other plans. A brutal attack leaves Arianna gravely injured and she awakens in the care of a rebel faction that claims to know the truth about their world—and about Rion. They offer their help in rescuing Ellie, but their true aim is something far the downfall of Ashling, Pádraigín's capital city. Trusting them could be a mistake, but Arianna is willing to risk everything to save her sister. Their mission takes them deep into enemy territory, where illusion blurs the line between truth and lies. And when everything falls apart, the cost of failure may be more than any of them can bear. The third book in the #1 bestselling Fae of Alastríona series is a heart-stopping tale of love, survival, and a destiny that refuses to be denied.
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#5

The Exalted and the Forgotten

2026

The greatest war isn't always the one you can see. Cover Reveal TBA Final release date TBA The final book in the Fae of Alastríona series.

Author

J.E. Reed
J.E. Reed
Author · 8 books
J.E. Reed lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and two cats. She’s always had an interest in writing, but didn’t explore that talent fully until 2015. Reed works as a Licensed Massage Therapist in the quiet town of Anderson. She graduated massage school in 2009 and has spent the last three years building her small business. She enjoys swimming, yoga and the occasional mud run with friends.
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