Manor of Decay

House of Blight is a gorgeous fae gothic, a portal to an enchanting and treacherous world filled with beautiful beings and twisted magic, where nobody can be trusted and nothing is what it seems. Maxym M. Martineau is a captivating storyteller and I 'm excited to see what she will do next.
--Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Wrenching, thrilling, and wildly imaginative, House of Blight will surely hit the spot for all lovers of dark fantasy and sensual, complicated romance. Maxym M. Martineau's elegant prose leaves the reader breathless at the same time that it fuels strikingly nuanced characters as they move through a richly crafted world with a unique magic system and a hauntingly pervasive sense of danger and mystery. This is the kind of story that you just can't put down.
--Thea Guanzon, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

House of Blight is one of those books I had trouble putting down. I loved the totally unique magic system and the eerie but cozy setting. Martineau's vivid descriptions drew me right into this world, and the twists and turns had me wondering who to trust until the last page. A must-read for any romantasy lover.
--Nisha J. Tuli, international bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

Reading-nay, devouring-House of Blight was a feast for the senses. Martineau uses stunning imagery and vivid details to paint an alluring, Gothic-tinged portrait of beauty, intrigue, passion, and dangerous magic.' -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn

House of Blight is romantic fantasy at its finest. Martineau has created a world so vivid that the only thing that surpasses it is the cast of characters you can't help but fall in love with. The perfect mixture of magic, romance, and darkness, this is the romantasy every reader needs on their shelves.
--Alexa Martin, author of Better Than Fiction

Martineau weaves together a beautiful, lyrically written tale of romance mixed with dark stakes that bite. House of Blight has all the ingredients to captivate romantasy readers from the very first page and keep them under her spell til the very last.
--Lyssa Mia Smith, author of Revelle

Martineau weaves a tale so rich in detail, you can feel cool soil between your fingertips and smell the fresh scent of moss as you live Edira's story with her. A sumptuous blend of fantasy and intrigue, grim realities and glowing magic.
--Piper J. Drake, author of Wings Once Cursed and Bound

[E]nthralling...With court intrigue, a dash of romance, and betrayal galore, this promises good things to come.
--Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR MAXYM M. MARTINEAU

A lush and sweeping swords-and-sorcery romance.
--The New York Times

Martineau's intricate world-building melds traditional high fantasy with a hint of Victorian sensibility, then elevates it with endearing characters and a deliciously complex story that will leave readers anxiously awaiting the second book.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

With Kingdom of Exiles, Maxym M. Martineau launches a fresh new romantic fantasy series that has all the lush world-building and intoxicating magic of the Harry Potter universe edged with something altogether more adult... Martineau's writing bursts with humor, heart, and an exquisite burst of magic that declare her a new voice as powerful (and charming!) as one of her irresistible characters.
--Entertainment Weekly

If you love fantasy novels with multidimensional characters, creative world-building, and a plot that is literally to die for then KINGDOM OF EXILES should be on your must-read list!
--Fresh Fiction

A magical, solid, fresh new fantasy debut that will keep you turning the pages!
--Bookish First

Maxym Martineau weaves an irresistible blend of adventure, magic, and romance. A unique world full of danger and intrigue and a delightful ensemble of characters will leave fans of fantasy romance breathlessly awaiting more from this author. Prepare to be charmed!
--Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles

Kingdom of Exiles captivated me with its distinctive fantasy world of exiled Charmers, enchanted beasts, and alluring assassins. Leena is the type of heroine I adore, a fiercely independent force to be reckoned with who propels the story forward on its vivid pace. The tautly crafted love story between assassin and target gripped my heart and kept me turning pages well into the night. A fantastic tale of magic, romance, and adventure. I can't wait to read more.
--L. Penelope, award-winning author of Song of Blood & Stone

The magic and beautiful world Maxym Martineau created had me under a spell from the first page. She beautifully weaved a story of adventure and romance, but it was the characters she's given us that sucked me in and didn't let me go. A strong female lead and a band of lovable assassins? Count me in! I cannot wait to see what more Maxym has to offer.
--Alexa Martin

A powerful new voice in fantasy romance, Martineau has crafted a stunning story full of razor-sharp intrigue, delicious characters, and a love story you never want to end. Keep an eye on Maxym M. Martineau. If I'm not mistaken, we have a bona fide genius in our midst.
--Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author

Fantasy romance at its finest.
--C.L. Wilson, New York Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author