The Wren in the Holly Library

Set in an alternate day New York filled with monsters, The Wren in the Holly Library is a dark, spicy urban fantasy loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast – perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Leigh Bardugo.

She stole from a monster . . . now she must pay the price

Street thief Kierse should have known something wasn’t right. Now she’s trapped in a library ― with a monster. She can’t run. She can’t hide. And this man – this being, filled with terrible power and darkness ― is well within his rights to kill her.

By trespassing, Kierse has broken the fragile peace treaty between monsters and humans. But instead of killing her, Graves does the unexpected: he offers her a job. A chance to find out who she really is.

Kierse has always known she’s different. That she can do things a little better, a little faster. And there’s that sense she has when danger is only a breath away. But if the old tales are true, there are worse things in the world than monsters.

Like a threat more ancient than legend. Like Graves. Or like Kierse herself . . .

From bestselling author K. A. Linde comes the start of an addictive dark romantasy series where monsters live among humandkind, and ancient secrets threaten to destroy everything . . .

Review

Action-packed and full of steam -- Geneva Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Filthy Rich Vampire

Fantasy, twisty action and spice – everything I want in a book! -- Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles

Immediately addicted to the sexy monsters . . . a romantasy must! -- Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Salt Kiss

Rich romance and twisty political intrigue . . .A breakneck fantasy ride that’s perfect for fans of The Selection or Throne of Glass -- Susan Dennard, author of The Luminaries on The Affiliate

Magic, mayhem, and romance to satisfy any fantasy lover -- Wendy Higgins, author of Sweet Evil on The Bound

Delicious, unique, and oh so sexy! Readers will be begging for more! -- Rachel Van Dyken, author of Fallen Gods on Blood Type

Linde delivers a lush, evocative fantasy full of thrills and romance -- Gennifer Albin, author of Crewel on The Consort

Heartrending, emotional, and romantic -- USA Today on The Wright One

About the Author

K. A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and romance. She has a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. In her spare time she loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Buffy, travelling and dancing. She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son and super-adorable puppy. The Wren in the Holly Library is the first book in The Oak and Holly Cycle.