An instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller! New for 2025, a sweepingly romantic fantasy novel for young adults

The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.

The Cruel Prince meets Bridgerton in this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition, and beautiful, cruel fae, from the NYT bestselling author of The Witch Haven , Sasha Peyton Smith. "A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. I absolutely devoured this book!'' STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART ''If you''re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.'' ADALYN GRACE, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BELLADONNA ''Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page.''AVA REID, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A STUDY IN DROWNING "The Rose Bargain will enthrall you with its cruel beauty and lush violence; I loved every minute of it.'' - Allison Saft, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT .............. Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen. High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one''s happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one''s ability to taste. But Ivy Benton''s debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen''s fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy''s family from ruin... and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her. Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart, and at the centre of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything. Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Lauren Roberts Stephanie Garber, and Sarah J Maas. ...

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The Cruel Princemeets Bridgertonin this captivating fantasy brimming with heart-pounding romance, vicious competition and beautiful, cruel fae, from the New York Timesbestselling author of The Witch Haven, Sasha Peyton Smith.

"A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. I absolutely devoured this book!" STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART

"If you're looking for the next YA sensation, here it is." ADALYN GRACE, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BELLADONNA

"Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page."AVA REID, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A STUDY IN DROWNING

"The Rose Bargain will enthrall you with its cruel beauty and lush violence; I loved every minute of it." - Allison Saft, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT

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Every citizen of England is granted one bargain from their immortal fae queen. High society girls are expected to bargain for qualities that will win them suitors: a rare talent for piano in exchange for one's happiest childhood memory. A perfect smile for one's ability to taste.

But Ivy Benton's debut season arrives with a shocking twist: a competition to secure the heart of the Queen's fae son, Prince Bram. A prize that could save Ivy's family from ruin... and free her sister from the bargain that destroyed her.

Yet every glittering fae deal has a rotting heart, and at the centre of this contest is a dark plot that could destroy everything.

Sweepingly romantic and deceptively enchanting, this alternate history romantasy will enthrall readers of Lauren Roberts, Stephanie Garber, and Sarah J Maas.