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England, 1848. Each citizen is granted an opportunity to make one fae bargain with the immortal Queen Moryen. The higher the ask, the higher the cost. Cast out by London high society after her sister''s shameful disappearance and inexplicable reappearance, Lady Ivy Benton is not seeking a bargain that will make her an appealing bride, but instead searching for answers about what happened to her beloved sister, Lydia. Ivy''s plans are dashed when the Queen announces that this is the season her son Prince Bram will select a bride. Determined to find answers, Ivy enters the competition to win his hand, aided by Bram''s brother, Emmett. Increasingly torn between the two princes, Ivy''s choices will set her on a path of treason and could change her world - and the fae Otherworld - forever . . .
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"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, the Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book!" - Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart
"If Bridgerton and The Cruel Prince had a love child, it'd be this book. The Rose Bargain is a fantastically fun and addictive start of a new series that is sure to send readers into a frenzy. With sharp prose and an irresistible plot, I devoured this book like it was candy. If you're looking for the next YA sensation, here it is." - Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series
"Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page-The Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy." - Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"Bloody and beguiling, with magic both enchanting and perilous, this story kept my heart in my throat and the pages turning at breakneck speed. With twists and turns, a forbidden romance, and a complex sisterly bond, this captivating tale swept me off my feet." - Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading THE ROSE BARGAIN feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruit-dark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic." -Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent and Dove