"The Thorn Prince" by Alexis Knightsbridge

Thalia Lin prefers books to people and has built a quiet life working in a London bookshop. That life changes when she discovers Kael, a wounded fae prince, dying behind her shop.

When Thalia's blood breaks the living thorns binding him, an unexpected bond forms between them, awakening ancient magic and drawing her into a world of hidden sanctuaries, dying realms and corrupted power.

As Thalia becomes entangled in conflicts far beyond her understanding, she must confront dangers that threaten both her new companions and the worlds they inhabit. With war, horror and supernatural forces closing in, she begins to discover that her connection to Kael—and her own place in the wider universe—may be far more significant than she imagined.

"The Thorn Prince" by Alexis Knightsbridge is a dark, immersive fantasy blending fae mythology, romance, supernatural adventure and horror. At its heart is a story about freedom, trust, belonging and the struggle to reclaim one's choices in a world shaped by powerful forces.

The book will be released on September 11th 2026.

 

 

About the Author

Alexis Knightsbridge likes her privacy and doesn't reveal much in her biographies listed online.

"The Seventh Painted Bride" by Oath Sterling

In Kartham, monsters are hunted, hidden kingdoms are destroyed, and every generation one woman is sacrificed so the rest can survive. Six already have. Esvial Aravell was never supposed to be the seventh.

A bastard with no title, no standing, and no interest in becoming a martyr, she should never have been chosen. But when her bloodline is declared the last capable of completing the sacrifice, she is painted in pink and imprisoned in a palace where monsters wear crowns and no one is ever quite what they seem.

The prince destined to perform her death rite was never supposed to want her to live. The man she loves was never supposed to become engaged to her greatest enemy while she rots beneath the palace. And the tyrannical king who sleeps was never supposed to outlive her.

But Esvial has survived worse than monsters. She can survive this too.

Probably.

The Seventh Painted Bride is a dark romantasy featuring a forced marriage, enemies to lovers, a morally gray prince, a devastating love triangle, blood magic, ancient monsters, hidden kingdoms, forced proximity, and the reminder that some kingdoms aren't worth saving.

Coming November 20th 2026.

 

About the Author

Oath Sterling writes dark romantasy about power, obsession, and the men you shouldn’t want. 

Beware of Scams targeting Indie Fantasy Authors, says CKUA

Hello!

I am a fantasy author and I've been receiving emails from someone at host.ckua.broadcast@gmail.com claiming to be a radio host from CKUA who wants to help promote my books... for a fee.

Unfortunately authors are routinely targeted by scammers asking for money, often pretending to be a real person, but using AI to write their emails to make them look professional. As such authors are often forced to double-check whether the person contacting us is legit, or if they are a scammer pretending to be a real person.

Do you have someone at CKUA named Grant Stovel?

Is Grant the host of a radio show about books?

Does Grant ask people for fees in order to be on his radio program?

Thank you in advance for your time!

 

Hi,

Unfortunately, this scam has been happening to us, as well as other organizations. We are working on trying to shut this down, and are disheartened that authors are being targeted. 

Grant Stovel is indeed a fabulous host at CKUA, but does not have a book show, NOR does he charge for interviews! He is the loveliest, most honest and kind person you could meet. Doubly egregious to target him (and you!).

https://ckua.com/read/statement-on-ckua-email-scam/

Thanks so much for checking in with us.

CKUA Staff 

 

Fantasy Audiobooks by Hillary Raymer

Note - In order to facilitate more accessibility for people who have difficulty reading paper books, we have decided to make various changes. Therefore we are making an effort to add new posts regarding Fantasy Audiobooks from various authors, creating a separate Bookshelf just for Audiobooks (henceforth called the "Audiobooks Shelf"), and when posting new books from indie authors we will be adding a section about different formats, which will include Audiobooks, ebooks, etc.

Below is a listing of all of the fantasy books by Hillary Raymer that are currently available in Audiobook format.

Starstorm Series

A series of eight interconnected standalone novels following the Starstorm fae. Eight siblings. Eight happily ever afters. Plenty of chaos and spice. Bridgerton meets fae and fantasy in this lush new romantasy series by author Hillary Raymer.

All the Chaos of Constellations

All the Sacrifice of Shadows

All the Pain of Promises

All the Wonder of Wishes

The Faeven Saga

Romance and fantasy unfolds in Faeven, a fae realm where dark magic threatens both human and fae worlds. When a devastating affliction begins destroying kingdoms, the only solution lies within the treacherous fae realm—a place of wild magic, dangerous bargains, and ancient secrets. Faeven features multiple courts where political intrigue and power struggles shape survival. As war looms and malevolent forces grow stronger, stopping the darkness requires navigating fae politics, forging alliances with untrustworthy fae, and mastering unpredictable magic that comes at a price.

For best results, get the anthology collection: The Faeven Saga: All Four Books 

Crown of Roses

Throne of Dreams

Realm of Nightmares

Void of Endings

About the Author

Hillary Raymer is a USA Today bestselling author of lush worlds and steamy, emotional romance. She has an unfinished Bachelor's Degree in English, because she ran off and married a Marine halfway through college. She enjoys the mountains and the beach, and prefers both paired with a good glass of wine. Currently, she lives in Virginia with her husband, two daughters, and two obnoxious cats.

Fantasy Audiobooks by Charles Moffat

Note - In order to facilitate more accessibility for people who have difficulty reading paper books, we have decided to make various changes. Therefore we are making an effort to add new posts regarding Fantasy Audiobooks from various authors, creating a separate Bookshelf just for Audiobooks (henceforth called the "Audiobooks Shelf"), and when posting new books from indie authors we will be adding a section about different formats, which will include Audiobooks, ebooks, etc.

Below is a listing of all of the fantasy books by Charles Moffat that are currently available in Audiobook format.

 

The Adventures of Wrathgar 

An epic heroic fantasy series featuring the barbarian Wrathgar, the necromancer Soljargon, the cryomancer Wren and other beloved characters from Charles Moffat's kingdom of Korovia.

The Blizzard's Daughter

The Coven's Wolves

The Demon's Sacrifice

The Exorcist's Dagger

The Frost Giant's Tomb 

The Sunken Castle

The Adventures of the Bogatyr

A series of short stories and novellas featuring a wandering Bogatyr knight, encountering monsters, magic, curses, and strange phenomenon along the way. To experience everything, including bonus stories, get The Adventures of the Bogatyr Anthology Collection.

The Bogatyr & the Cursed Inn 

The Bogatyr & the Rusalka's Lament 

The She-Wolf of Eraska

The Bogatyr & the Gentle Giant

The Bogatyr & the Cursed Parcel

 

The Chronicles of Korovia

A series of short stories (and 1 novel) featuring dogs, wolves, time travel, time paradoxes and portals in the kingdom of Korovia. Don't miss a single story by getting The Chronicles of Korovia Anthology Collection which includes bonus stories not found elsewhere.

A Hound Named Hunter 

The Ghost of Garter Street 

Pawn of the Demon Prince 

The Worgs of Winter

Raiders of Pravda Vremya

Lilith Bloodstone

A dark fantasy anthology featuring Lilith Bloodstone, a necromancer determined to eradicate undead and demons, and her elf companion Raelean. For best results get the Lilith Bloodstone Omnibus Collection 

Wulfric the Wanderer

A Sword & Sorcery, time traveling and ever wandering barbarian warrior sets foot in ancient lands, hot sands, and plague-ridden dark tracts as he searches both for a way back home to his time, but also for his lost love Tahira. 

Portal of Destiny 

The Cult of the She-Bear 

The Scarlet Arena 

The Witch of the Brass Quarter 

Black Monoliths of Al-Kazar 

The Unbreakable Arrow

The Raven's Feast

Alt-Earth Adventures

Set on Earth, but not quite... This is a world in which magic is real, but so are vampires, werewolves, gunslingers, vigilantes, and dragons...

The Man from Salem: Anthology Series - A Collection of Weird Western Stories

The Girl in the Red Hoodie - A Magical Realism Tale of Teenage Vigilantism