10 Bingeworthy Fae Romance Series You Haven’t Heard About

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself occasionally wondering: Why bother with the real world?

Who needs a life when you can spend days reading unrealistic Fae romance novels?

In this post, we’re delving into a realm where we can live vicariously through feisty heroines, love interests have cheekbones that could cut glass, and ‘happily ever after’ takes a whole new meaning.

Here is a list of the 10 most popular Fae romance series you can binge for days.

“Beasts of the Briar” Series – by Elizabeth Helen

Rosie had always been a fan of fairy tales, but never in her wildest dreams did she think she’d find herself smack dab in the middle of one. When her father pulls a Houdini and vanishes in an enchanted realm, she is dumped straight into the Enchanted Vale and the lavish but slightly draughty Castletree.

Here she finds her dad’s cooling his heels in the clutches of the Winter Prince. With the bargaining skills of a desperate flea market vendor, Rosie agrees to swap places with her father, signing up for an indefinite stay in Fae Disneyland.

Now, Rosie’s shacking up with four Princes — part beasts, part brooding YA heartthrobs — cursed to turn into demonic wolves at night. This is the kind of romance novel where the leading man is a buy-one-get-three-free deal. Toss in a villain who could double as a Calvin Klein model and you’ve got a tale that’s less “Beauty and the Beast” and more “Beauty and the Beasts and Their Bros.”

“Fae Isles” Series – by Lisette Marshall

Emelin is a mortal about as graceful as a goblin in tap shoes. She finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet treacherous world of the Fae. Using forbidden magic, she was sniffed out by none other than the deadliest fae murderer fittingly named “Silent Death”. He whisks her away on his velvet wings to the one place no human ever returns from — the heart of the Fae Isles

Suddenly, she must navigate through a court ruled by the Mother of Faekind, where humans are about as welcome as vampires in a garlic field. And who’s leading Emelin’s merry jaunt through this paradise? None other than the Silent Death himself — a guy who’s supposed to be the Mother’s loyal lapdog but (surprise surprise) wants to kill her too. Cue the steamy glances and chemistry that could set the entire Fae Isles on fire. Can she navigate the twists and turns of fae politics without losing her heart …or head?

“Dark Court Rising” Series – by Bec McMaster

In this dark Fae romance series, a shade-throwing Queen Adaia hatches a plan straight out of a fairy tale’s guide to political intrigue. She sends her daughter as a “political hostage” to Prince Thiago — the heartthrob of darkness — with a mission to kill him.

Princess Iskvien is voluntold for the job as she’s got all the qualifications for the covert mission: the combat skills of a decorative houseplant and the stealth of a brass band.

And after one smoldering look from Thiago, she suddenly finds the idea of stabbing him a bit more problematic than expected…

“Honey and Ice” Trilogy – by Shannon Mayer & Kelly St. Clare

This Fae trilogy follows the journey of Alli. She is what you’d call a magical mutt — half-human, half-fae, and 100% done with the drama.

She’s spent 24 years mastering the art of mediocrity — until magic’s headquarters, Underhill, decides to go kaput. And of course, she is the only one who knows who pulled the plug on it.

Sitting on this explosive secret is like sitting on a throne of swords — uncomfortable and likely to end in tetanus. With Underhill out of commission, Fae society starts unraveling, and Alli finds herself on a mission to save her kin. And as if her to-do list wasn’t long enough, add “being chased by an ex-lover turned potential assassin” to the mix.

Now she has to untangle the cosmic mess of Underhill’s downfall while dodging love’s deadly arrows (literally).

“Stolen Fae” Series – by M.J. Lawrie

This dark urban fantasy follows the journey of Raven. She is a Fae who is just trying to make it in a ‘prison city, where humans have flipped the script and the Fae are the ones in chains.

And she has to deal with two assholes.

First, Cyrus, the leader of the fae’s answer to the underworld, is as infuriating as he is easy on the eyes. He’s caught in a love dilemma, torn between wanting her six feet under or in his arms.

Then there’s Reid, a human Authority Agent whose job description doesn’t include keeping a Fae as a pet.

Plot twist: when demonic creatures start crashing the party, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake, it’s time for unlikely alliances. Especially when the monsters are coming for Raven personally…

“The Fever” Series – by Karen Marie Moning

MacKayla, aka Mac, is a sidhe-seer, which sounds cool until you realize it means she can see Fae — those mystical beings who aren’t always the butterfly-winged, wish-granting type you hope for. After her sister’s murder, Mac jets off to Ireland to decipher a mysterious message she’s left for her.

Dark, brooding Jericho follows Mac around like a shadow with a personal vendetta. At the same time, the ruthless V’lane — an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women — closes in on her. Mac’s journey turns into the ultimate scavenger hunt when she needs to find the all-powerful Dark Book. Because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of both worlds.

Her charming Celtic getaway turns into a crash course in dealing with supernatural politics, potential world-ending catastrophes, and the occasional Fae who just doesn’t know how to take “no” for an answer.

“The Folk of the Air” Series by Holly Black

Once upon a time, in a plot twist that gives “worst family vacation ever” a new meaning, Jude was just seven years old when her parents were taken out of the picture. She and her two sisters were then unceremoniously relocated to the High Court of Faerie, which is less “Disney castle” and more “Game of Thrones with wings.”

Fast forward ten years and Jude’s got ambitions. But fitting in is tough when you’re surrounded by folks who think humans are about as welcome as a fart in an elevator.

And then there’s Prince Cardan — the High King’s youngest son and the poster child for “Bad Boys of Faerie.”

As Jude dives headfirst into a world of palace intrigue, she discovers she’s got a knack for navigating the cutthroat waters of Faerie politics — with the emphasis on “cutthroat.” And so, armed with nothing but her wits, and a slightly questionable moral compass, Jude needs to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

“Elemental Fae Academy” Series – by Lexi C. Foss & J.R. Thorn

In this Fae romance series, Claire discovers she is a half-human, half-Fae changeling with an affinity for all five elements. Thus she finds herself enrolled in a magical academy.

This is a place where the Elemental Fae come to flex their magical muscles. With not one, not two, but three Fae princes vying for her attention, it’s less about hitting the books and more about navigating the complex climates of Fae politics and romance.

As if college wasn’t complicated enough, she’s got to juggle her studies with her suddenly very active love life. All while uncovering hidden powers that could either save or doom the Fae realm.

“The Iron Fey” Series – by Julie Kagawa:

A not-so-average teenager Meghan Chase discovers she’s got some serious Fae lineage. Not only is her missing dad a king of Faerie, but her little brother was swapped with a weirdo changeling.

Suddenly, she’s on a quest to save him, accompanied by her bestie, a sarcastic talking cat, and a swoon-worthy prince named Ash. Thus she must save someone she loves, tackle an evil that Faeries whisper about at night, and navigate the most complicated of all quests: teenage romance.

And if that wasn’t enough, in swoops the Iron Fey, a whole new breed of troublemakers made of metal and mischief.

“The Bargainer” Series – by Laura Thalassa

Callie, isn’t your typical siren. Instead of luring sailors to their doom, she’s got a fashion accessory from hell: a bracelet with magical IOUs for favors she once received.

For years, she’s been dodging the ultimate bill collector, the Bargainer. He is a guy who’s like the magical realm’s answer to a mob loan shark, but with better hair and a knack for making offers they can’t refuse. Despite their history, he’s been surprisingly chill about collecting… until now.

One night, he pops up in her room with that “I’ve come to collect” smirk, and suddenly, it’s not just about the electric sparks of their past. He’s on a hero’s quest because the Otherworld has turned into a creepy episode of “Fae’s Most Wanted”. Warriors vanish and ladies return in glass caskets with a child clutched to their chest, pulling off a very macabre Sleeping Beauty vibe.

Now, the Bargainer needs a favor from Callie, the one he ghosted way back when. Together, they’re about to embark on a magical misadventure to save his people, proving that sometimes, the past has a way of coming back to haunt you. Especially, when it involves unpaid magical debts and a sprinkle of unresolved sexual tension.

Conclusion

And there you have it. 10 binge-worthy Fae romance series that were probably missing from your life (and your bookshelf) until now. Whether you’re in the mood for sweet Faerie romance books for adults, spicy Fae romance, or shadowy depths of dark Fae romance books, I’ve got you covered.

Who needs sleep when you can have enchantment, danger, and steamy love stories?