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The Darkest Court Complete Collection
Male/Male Fantasy Romance Stories
After the last Faerie Civil War, the leaders of the magickal pantheons stripped the shining Seelie Court of its power and tasked the dark Unseelie Court with maintaining the natural balance of the world.
Ages later, a twisted intrigue and a looming war throw the delicate balance of Faerie into chaos.
Prince of Air and
Phineas Smith has been cursed with a power no one could control. Roark Lyne is his worst enemy and his only hope. The only human student at Mather’s School of Magick, Phineas has a target on his back. Born with the rare ability to tap into unlimited magick, he finds both Faerie Courts want his allegiance—and will do anything to get it.
Unseelie Prince Roark Lyne, Phineas’s roommate—and self-proclaimed arch nemesis—is beautiful and brave and a pain in the ass. Phineas can’t begin to sort through their six years of sexual tension masquerading as mutual dislike. But Roark is also the only one able to help Finn tame his magick.
Caught in the middle of the impending war, Phineas and Roark forge a dangerous alliance. But their growing intimacy threatens to expose a secret that could either turn the tide of the war…or destroy them both.
The Marked
The Summer Court is nothing like Sebastian remembers. An estranged Seelie royal himself, Sebastian’s only hope of surviving the Court and bringing home Prince Lyne’s traitorous brother lies with Duine, a magickless Unseelie servant desperate to win his freedom. A servant for whom Sebastian is developing a dangerous and deepening affection.
But behind the mask Duine wears are secrets as dangerous as what’s smoldering between them. Sebastian is determined to uncover the truth, even if it puts him at odds with the very people who can lead him to the missing Unseelie prince.
When a powerful enemy steps from the shadows, it could spell the for for both faerie Courts. Sebastian must complete the mission, or risk his very life to ensure freedom for the man he loves.
The Iron
Discounted by his family and haunted in the Unseelie sidhe, Queen Mab’s youngest son, Lugh, leads the famed Wild Hunt on quests across the dangerous Wylds. At his side is his best friend Keiran, a Viking rescued from death centuries earlier. Between Lugh’s uncanny gift for being in the right place at the right time and Keiran’s power of persuasion, they’re revered across the Wylds—as long as Lugh keeps his true identity hidden from the people of the Sluagh.
Keiran and Lugh have loved each other for centuries—as friends and brothers in arms. But with the looming war in Faerie and the ghosts of the dead dogging Lugh’s every move, Keiran realizes there may be room for romance between them after all, if only they can survive.
Rallying the Sluagh to fight in the war between the Seelie and Unseelie seems an impossible task. To achieve it, they will have to turn the tides that threaten their growing love, and the balance of life and death itself.
After the last Faerie Civil War, the leaders of the magickal pantheons stripped the shining Seelie Court of its power and tasked the dark Unseelie Court with maintaining the natural balance of the world.
Ages later, a twisted intrigue and a looming war throw the delicate balance of Faerie into chaos.
Prince of Air and
Phineas Smith has been cursed with a power no one could control. Roark Lyne is his worst enemy and his only hope. The only human student at Mather’s School of Magick, Phineas has a target on his back. Born with the rare ability to tap into unlimited magick, he finds both Faerie Courts want his allegiance—and will do anything to get it.
Unseelie Prince Roark Lyne, Phineas’s roommate—and self-proclaimed arch nemesis—is beautiful and brave and a pain in the ass. Phineas can’t begin to sort through their six years of sexual tension masquerading as mutual dislike. But Roark is also the only one able to help Finn tame his magick.
Caught in the middle of the impending war, Phineas and Roark forge a dangerous alliance. But their growing intimacy threatens to expose a secret that could either turn the tide of the war…or destroy them both.
The Marked
The Summer Court is nothing like Sebastian remembers. An estranged Seelie royal himself, Sebastian’s only hope of surviving the Court and bringing home Prince Lyne’s traitorous brother lies with Duine, a magickless Unseelie servant desperate to win his freedom. A servant for whom Sebastian is developing a dangerous and deepening affection.
But behind the mask Duine wears are secrets as dangerous as what’s smoldering between them. Sebastian is determined to uncover the truth, even if it puts him at odds with the very people who can lead him to the missing Unseelie prince.
When a powerful enemy steps from the shadows, it could spell the for for both faerie Courts. Sebastian must complete the mission, or risk his very life to ensure freedom for the man he loves.
The Iron
Discounted by his family and haunted in the Unseelie sidhe, Queen Mab’s youngest son, Lugh, leads the famed Wild Hunt on quests across the dangerous Wylds. At his side is his best friend Keiran, a Viking rescued from death centuries earlier. Between Lugh’s uncanny gift for being in the right place at the right time and Keiran’s power of persuasion, they’re revered across the Wylds—as long as Lugh keeps his true identity hidden from the people of the Sluagh.
Keiran and Lugh have loved each other for centuries—as friends and brothers in arms. But with the looming war in Faerie and the ghosts of the dead dogging Lugh’s every move, Keiran realizes there may be room for romance between them after all, if only they can survive.
Rallying the Sluagh to fight in the war between the Seelie and Unseelie seems an impossible task. To achieve it, they will have to turn the tides that threaten their growing love, and the balance of life and death itself.
- GenresFantasy
939 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 6, 2020
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About the author
M.A. Grant
29 books345 followersM.A. Grant fell in love with the romance genre while working at an independent bookstore. She spent a decade in the rugged beauty of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula before moving to the mountains of Eastern Washington. When she’s not calling out to passing ravens or making a cup of tea, she’s writing dark and moving stories.
She is represented by Deidre Knight of The Knight Agency.
She is represented by Deidre Knight of The Knight Agency.
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November 8, 2025
An utterly enchanting and emotional fantasy romance series one of the best I’ve ever read!
As someone who devours fantasy romance, The Darkest Court box set completely swept me away from the very first page. It’s the perfect blend of high-stakes magic, lush worldbuilding, and slow-burn, heart-wrenching love stories that feel real and deeply emotional.
Each book brings something unique yet ties beautifully into the larger tapestry of Faerie politics, power, and passion.
Prince of Air and Darkness immediately hooked me with Phineas and Roark’s dynamic rivals turned reluctant allies turned lovers. Their chemistry is electric, their banter sharp, and their emotional vulnerability so raw that I found myself rereading entire scenes just to savor them again. It’s enemies-to-lovers perfection wrapped in gorgeous fae intrigue.
The Marked Prince raises the stakes even higher. Sebastian and Duine’s story is haunting and full of tension a tale of forbidden love, secrets, and redemption. The way the author explores trust and freedom against the backdrop of a fractured Faerie world had me completely invested.
Then comes The Iron Crown, which feels like the breathtaking finale this series deserves. Lugh and Keiran’s centuries-long bond, the epic Wild Hunt, and the looming war all collide in a story that’s both tragic and triumphant. The emotional depth of their relationship and the way the book ties every thread together left me both heartbroken and satisfied in the best way possible.
The writing is lush and lyrical, the pacing perfectly balanced between romance and action, and the world itself rich with fae lore, danger, and beauty feels alive.
If you love complex characters, powerful emotional arcs, and stories where love fights against fate, this series is a must-read. I’m genuinely sad it’s over because I want to live in this world a little longer.
The Darkest Court isn’t just fantasy romance, it’s an unforgettable journey of love, loyalty, and the magic that binds us all. Highly, highly recommended!
As someone who devours fantasy romance, The Darkest Court box set completely swept me away from the very first page. It’s the perfect blend of high-stakes magic, lush worldbuilding, and slow-burn, heart-wrenching love stories that feel real and deeply emotional.
Each book brings something unique yet ties beautifully into the larger tapestry of Faerie politics, power, and passion.
Prince of Air and Darkness immediately hooked me with Phineas and Roark’s dynamic rivals turned reluctant allies turned lovers. Their chemistry is electric, their banter sharp, and their emotional vulnerability so raw that I found myself rereading entire scenes just to savor them again. It’s enemies-to-lovers perfection wrapped in gorgeous fae intrigue.
The Marked Prince raises the stakes even higher. Sebastian and Duine’s story is haunting and full of tension a tale of forbidden love, secrets, and redemption. The way the author explores trust and freedom against the backdrop of a fractured Faerie world had me completely invested.
Then comes The Iron Crown, which feels like the breathtaking finale this series deserves. Lugh and Keiran’s centuries-long bond, the epic Wild Hunt, and the looming war all collide in a story that’s both tragic and triumphant. The emotional depth of their relationship and the way the book ties every thread together left me both heartbroken and satisfied in the best way possible.
The writing is lush and lyrical, the pacing perfectly balanced between romance and action, and the world itself rich with fae lore, danger, and beauty feels alive.
If you love complex characters, powerful emotional arcs, and stories where love fights against fate, this series is a must-read. I’m genuinely sad it’s over because I want to live in this world a little longer.
The Darkest Court isn’t just fantasy romance, it’s an unforgettable journey of love, loyalty, and the magic that binds us all. Highly, highly recommended!
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