Kaylie Smith

Kaylie Smith makes her adult debut with an enthralling gothic romantasy set in a haunted New Orleans mansion, perfect for readers of Rachel Gillig and Kerri Maniscalco!

Phantasma

Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready. Calliope Rosewood is a witch with a long streak of bad luck. Like all witches in Illustros, her fate is directly tied to Witch's Dice--powerful artifacts that have blessed her kind with limitless magic but also set them on a path toward destruction. Cursed with unspeakable powers that terrify even the most dangerous witches and fae, Calla deserted her coven four years ago and has been in hiding with her two best friends since. But Calla is also hiding a grave secret: She is only three Rolls away from becoming the last Blood Warrior and starting the Final War that will decimate her people and eradicate their magic. After a betrayal from her ex leads her one step closer to fulfilling that age-old prophecy, Calla is desperate to do whatever it takes to reset her fate . . . even if that means journeying into the deadly Neverending Forest with said ex and his enticing, yet enigmatic older brother to find the one being who can help her forge her own path. As Calla ventures farther into the enchanted woods, she finds her heart torn between her past desires and the alluring new possibilities of her future and learns that choosing your own destiny may come with deadly consequences. Featuring a charming and chaotic ensemble cast of characters, this first book in a planned series by debut author Kaylie Smith will sweep readers away with its utterly immersive world building, swoon-worthy romance, and action-packed storytelling.

A Ruinous Fate (Heartless Fates, Book 1)

A new game of danger and desire is beginning. Ready or not...When a mysterious invitation draws Genevieve Grimm to a palace in Italy, she expects magic and secrets, maybe even a ball. She doesn't expect the owner's handsome son to slam the door in her face.Rowin Silver is tall and dark and exceptionally rude. Invitation or no, he tells he[Bokinfo].

Enchantra

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart… The #1 Kindle bestseller and TikTok sensation! A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.

A dark fantasy romance (Wicked Games Book 1)

"Calla and friends must deal with their losses and come to grips with their own part to play in the Fates' War ahead"--

A Reckless Oath

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don't fall in love. When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize-a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia's fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust him. Blackwell doesn't seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart... A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent. See why readers love Phantasma: "OMG THIS BOOK!!!... I'm truly obsessed with this book, I devoured it in two days." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I absolutely LOVED this book!! Romantasy at its finest." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "God, I am never going to recover from this book... I'm addicted!... I can't even begin to put into words the roller coaster of this book; the tension, the twists and turns that literally had me holding my breath until the VERY last page." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I cannot begin to describe how much I love this book... I have not stopped thinking about this story... Oh gosh I wish I could read this for the first time again!... I FELT EVERY EMOTION POSSIBLE WHILE READING THIS!!!... This book will forever hold a special place in my heart." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "ALL THE STARS. I LOVED THIS BOOK. I finished this in less than two days and I didn't want it to end!... Gripping... An absolute must-read." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book was PERFECT!!!... Hooked from the very first moment and I read it in one sitting because I could not put it down!!!" Thenarnianreader_ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One word - A-MA-ZING!... Loved loved loved... Highly recommend!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was such a fantastic read-spicy, spooky, and oh so swoon-worthy." Gabbywritesalot ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "5/5 stars! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't put this book down. I finished reading this book in one sitting." Bunnysbookreviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Dark Fantasy Romance

Witch's Dice

In a world on the brink ofwar where one more roll from a magical die may set her down a dangerous path, nineteen-year-old Calla Rosewood joins a ragtag group of witches that ventures into an enchanted forest to find a way to reset their fates, only to discover that the forest may be more than any of them bargained for.

A Ruinous Fate

Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready. Illustros is a cursed realm ruled by the ruthless Gods of Fate, and no one understands the Fates' wrath more than Calliope Rosewood. Blessed with unspeakable powers that terrify even the most dangerous witches and fae, Calla hides her forbidden magic in shame and fear that one wrong touch could send her to her death. With only her two best friends in tow, Calla deserted her coven and has been on the run ever since. Worse, Calla is concealing an even darker secret: fate has chosen her as the final prophesied Blood Warrior, the being destined to start the Fates' War, which will decimate her people and eradicate their magic. After a betrayal from her infuriating ex Ezra leads her one step closer to fulfilling that age-old prophecy, Calla is desperate to do whatever it takes to reset her fate. So when a mysterious and charming witch offers to help Calla do just that, she immediately agrees to his plan. Only catch? That plan includes journeying into the deadly Neverending Forest with Ezra and said witch, who just so happens to be Ezra's tempting older brother. Torn between her past desires and alluring new possibilities, Calla brings along her best friends to fight what lies ahead. As the group ventures into the enchanted woods together, they'll all soon learn that choosing your destiny comes with dire consequences . . . and the Fates are not to be tested. Calla believes the Fates have it out for her, while others believe they have chosen her for a reason. But in the end, Calla will have to fight to forge her own destiny and decide if the risk of choosing herself is worth the possibility of damning everyone else.

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« Chère Genevieve, la dernière partie de notre histoire est celle où tout s’effondre... » À la mort de sa mère, Genevieve Grimm part en quête de réponses et se retrouve piégée au cœur d’une compétition mortelle opposant les sept membres de la famille Silver : la Chasse. Désormais, elle doit gagner... ou mourir. Rowin Silver, arrogant et dangereusement séduisant, lui propose un marché : s’ils font croire qu’ils sont follement amoureux l’un de l’autre, ils pourront concourir ensemble et augmenter leurs chances de survie pendant la Chasse. Genevieve sait qu’elle ne devrait pas faire confiance à un Démon. Mais elle est prête à tout pour s’en sortir. En acceptant ce marché, ils lient leurs destins : ils survivront ensemble ou ils mourront ensemble... Enfin, presque, puisque tous les membres de la famille Silver sont immortels ! Mais alors que Genevieve joue sa vie, elle découvre que Rowin a lui aussi beaucoup à perdre dans cette compétition. Et à mesure que ce jeu cruel avance, une autre menace fait son apparition : le désir. Genevieve ne peut pas se permettre d’aimer Rowin. Parce que rien de tout cela n’est réel.

Wicked Games Tome 2

Enchantra (Édition Française)

Roman | Limitiert: gestalteter Buchschnitt exklusiv in der 1. Auflage

Enchantra - Verrate die Liebe, rette dein Herz

In Enchantra gibt es nur eine Regel: Vertraue niemals deinem Herzen ... Die Suche nach ihren Wurzeln führt Genevieve auf ein verwunschenes Anwesen in Italien. Enchantra ist wunderschön, voller Magie, aber absolut tödlich. Als Genevieve eintritt, findet sie sich gefangen in einem perfiden Spiel wieder. Wenn sie hier lebend wieder rauskommen will, muss sie sich mit Rowin verbünden, einem sündhaft gut aussehenden, aber zutiefst unausstehlichen Unsterblichen. Die beiden müssen als Paar antreten und das Publikum davon überzeugen, dass sie hoffnungslos verliebt sind. Aber ist Rowin ihre Rettung – oder bedeutet er den Tod? Endlich gehen die Spiele gehen in eine neue Runde – und diesmal sind sie noch gefährlicher: der lang ersehnte Nachfolger nach »Phantasma« von Bestsellerautorin Kaylie Smith.

Der Dark Romantasy TikTok-Hype auf Deutsch

Enchantra – Verrate die Liebe, rette dein Herz

Nesta romantasia sombria repleta de reviravoltas, a herdeira de uma magia ancestral se inscreve em uma competição mortal para salvar a irmã, mas seu maior desafio vai ser não se apaixonar. Com a morte da mãe, as irmãs Ophelia e Genevieve Grimm veem seu mundo ruir, e não há tempo para viver o luto. Cabe a Ophelia herdar a assustadora e poderosa magia da matriarca, assim como uma enorme dívida. Quando a situação da família se agrava, Genevieve decide pagar a dívida, custe o que custar. Para isso, ela se inscreve em uma competição conhecida como Phantasma, da qual poucos escapam com vida e cujo prêmio é a realização de um único desejo. Decidida a salvar a irmã, Ophelia não tem escolha a não ser entrar na competição — e vencer. Mas Phantasma é uma mansão amaldiçoada, com corredores labirínticos e quartos luxuosos, comandada por demônios sedutores e tentações mortais. Para ganhar, a garota precisará passar pelas nove fases da competição, que remetem aos nove círculos do inferno... Isso se seus medos não a derrotarem primeiro. Quando um desconhecido arrogante e irresistível propõe a Ophelia protegê-la e guiá-la, a garota tem certeza de que não deve confiar nele. Ainda que Blackwell pareça inofensivo, as aparências sempre enganam. No entanto, com a vida da irmã em risco, Ophelia não pode se dar ao luxo de recusar a oferta. Tudo que ela precisa fazer é ignorar a atração poderosa e sombria entre os dois que cresce a cada dia... Afinal, na mansão Phantasma, a única coisa pior do que perder o jogo é entregar seu coração.

Jogos perversos – vol. 1

Juliette Pillon

Deux soeurs. Une compétition à mort. Un pacte avec le mal. Ophelia et Genevieve Grimm sont deux soeurs que tout oppose. L'une, héritière d'un don de nécromancie ancestral, vit dans l'ombre des traditions familiales, tandis que l'autre, insouciante et rebelle, préfère les plaisirs des soirées mondaines. Mais tout bascule à la mort soudaine de leur mère. Lorsque Genevieve disparaît, Ophelia découvre qu'elle aurait rejoint Phantasma, un jeu mortel où le vainqueur peut exaucer son voeu le plus cher. Pour sauver sa soeur, Ophelia s'enrôle à son tour dans cette compétition terrifiante qui se déroule dans un manoir hanté aux innombrables dangers. Là, elle fait la rencontre de Blackwell, un spectre aussi séduisant que redoutable, qui devient son guide. Mais à mesure qu'Ophelia s'enfonce dans cet univers où les règles sont faites pour être brisées, elle oublie presque la plus importante d'entre elles : dans Phantasma, tomber amoureux peut s'avérer fatal.

Wicked Games Tome 1

Roman | Der Dark Romantasy TikTok-Hype auf Deutsch

Phantasma - Spiel um dein Leben, fürchte die Liebe

LIMITED PRINT EDITION-this gorgeous deluxe hardcover of Kaylie Smith's #1 New York Times bestselling dark romantasy includes a seductive new cover, two-colored stenciled edges, a stamped foil case, and designed endpapers. Available for a limited time and while supplies last. Return to the world of BookTok favorite Phantasma in this spicy, stand-alone fantasy romance, where seven immortal siblings are trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek . . . until one mortal woman changes the rules. Welcome to Enchantra. There's only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart. When Genevieve Grimm's mother dies, she's left with questions no one can answer--until she receives an invitation to Enchantra, a cursed palace in Italy, frozen in time and shrouded in strange fruit. So when the hostile and sinfully handsome Rowin Silver refuses to let her inside, Genevieve finds her own way in . . . only to realize her mistake. For Enchantra is a twisted labyrinth, carved from gleaming silver and thorned hedges, where Rowin and his six siblings are forever trapped in a deadly game, at the mercy of a wicked Devil and his ghastly spectators. Only one occupant of the house can survive. Genevieve now must win or die. Rowin warns her he's the deadliest of the Silvers. That he always wins. That her only chance is to compete as his wife . . . so they must convince their audience that they're desperately in love. And while Genevieve's willing to do whatever it takes to survive, she knows she can't trust Rowin, that the desire burning between them is a lie. After all, it was Rowin who taught her Enchantra's first rule . . . Never, ever trust your heart. Check out the deluxe hardcover of Phantasma, publishing simultaneously in December 2025!

Enchantra (Deluxe Limited Edition)

In this stunning conclusion to the Ruinous Fate trilogy, romance, magic, and destiny abound as Calla and her friends face their ultimate test: The Fates' War. Best friends Calla, Hannah, and Delphine have been dragged to the ends of the earth and back, with the threat of the Fates' War always looming above them. But now the war--the one that will decide who lives, who dies, whose magic is preserved, and whose is scattered to the wind--is here. All the girls have something to lose. Calla has finally found her soulmate, but the mysterious reappearance of an old lover makes her question how to move forward--and whether or not a happy ending is in her reach. And while Delphine has finally fought her way back to her friends, the destruction she left in her wake might have bigger consequences than she expected--for everyone. And Hannah's past continues to haunt her--but when a long, unrequited love begins to blossom, will the darkness that swirls around her make her love wither on the vine, or will Hannah be strong enough to choose her fate? This thrilling and action-packed conclusion to the A Ruinous Fate series takes readers on a final, epic journey where lives will be lost, loves will be tested, and fates will be decided, forever.

A Raging Heart

Bist du bereit für die Hölle? Willkommen in Phantasma! Ophelia und ihre Schwester Genevieve sind mit dem Tod mehr als vertraut, denn ihre Mutter ist Nekromantin, und sie haben täglich mit Geistern zu tun. Dann wird ihre Mutter brutal ermordet, und Ophelias Leben steht kopf – die mächtige Magie der Familie wird auf sie übertragen, aber nicht nur das: Sie erbt auch die hohen Schulden, die auf dem Haus liegen. Kurzerhand beschließt ihre Schwester Genevieve, ein tödliches Risiko einzugehen: Sie will an den Phantasma-Spielen teilnehmen, deren Gewinnerin ein Wunsch gewährt werden soll. Doch der Weg dahin ist gefährlich, und viele sterben bei dem Versuch, die Spiele zu gewinnen. Um ihre Schwester zu retten, macht auch Ophelia sich auf nach Phantasma - ein verfluchtes Haus mit verwinkelten Gängen und prunkvollen Ballsälen, in denen Dämonen und tödliche Versuchungen auf die Teilnehmenden warten. In neun Leveln müssen sie sich neun teuflischen Herausforderungen stellen. Dabei kommt Ophelia nicht nur einem sorgsam gehüteten Familiengeheimnis auf die Spur, sie muss auch mit aller Kraft gegen einen inneren Dämon ankämpfen, eine Stimme in ihrem Kopf, die ihr Leben beherrscht und all ihre Ängste kennt. Dann taucht Blackwell auf, ein arroganter Fremder, von dem sich Ophelia auf unwiderstehliche Weise angezogen fühlt. Er bietet ihr einen Deal an, und sie beschließt, ihm zu trauen – nicht ahnend, dass sie sich damit noch mehr in Gefahr bringt. Denn in Phantasma gibt es nur eines, das tödlicher ist als die Spiele selbst: Sich zu verlieben ... Ein Spiel, in dem es nur zwei Regeln gibt: Bleib am Leben und fürchte die Liebe. Der BookTok-Hype über die gefährlichsten Spiele, die die Romantasy-Welt je gesehen hat. »Düsteres Setting, ein gefährliches Spiel, eine clevere Protagonistin und ein Phantom, das für weiche Knie sorgt - Phantasma vereint alles, was ich an Romantasy liebe. Dieses Buch sorgt für Gänsehaut und schlaflose Nächte der besten Art!« Aleks Dimoska (@acedimski). em»Eines meiner Lieblingsbücher in diesem Jahr! Man nehme Caraval, mache es dunkler, blutiger, spicy und füge noch eine Menge unerwarteter Wendungen hinzu. Kaylie Smith hat einen absoluten Pageturner geschaffen mit ihren einfallsreichen Spielen, dem gruseligen Setting und einem Love-Interest, dem man nur allzu gern den Schlüssel zum eigenen Herzen überlässt.« - Nisha J. Tuli, Bestsellerautorin von »Trial of the Sun Queen«.

Phantasma – Spiel um dein Leben, fürchte die Liebe

LIMITED PRINT EDITION―this gorgeous deluxe hardcover of Kaylie Smith's bestselling gothic romantasy includes a seductive new cover, two-colored stenciled edges, a stamped foil case, and designed endpapers. Available for a limited time and while supplies last. THE BOOKTOK SENSATION AND COMPANION TO #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ENCHANTRA! Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game: Stay alive. And don't fall in love. When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize--a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia's fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust him. Blackwell doesn't seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart . . . Check out the deluxe hardcover of Enchantra, publishing simultaneously in December 2025!

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