Wed to one brother. In love with the other.   Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this Victorian-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain .   Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England. But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favorite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time—and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country. To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett. Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where fae games are deadlier than ever—and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned. Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing, fae romantasy sequel that will captivate fans of Once Upon a Broken Heart and Belladonna.  “Smith’s vivid worldbuilding introduces a dreamy faerie kingdom where much is concealed." - Kirkus Reviews “Both lush and dangerous, like flower petals tipped with poison. With twists, secrets, and stolen kisses, I was riveted through every page—The Rose Bargain is a masterful and enchanting entry into the canon of romantic fantasy.”  - Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning "A deliciously dark and romantic fantasy. Full of clever surprises, twisted secrets, and bad decisions. Like the dangerous fairy bargains inside of its pages, The Rose Bargain delivers on its promises in heart-pounding and unexpected ways. I absolutely devoured this book!” - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart “If Bridgerton and The Cruel Prince had a love child, it’d be this book. The Rose Bargain is a fantastically fun and addictive start of a new series that is sure to send readers into a frenzy. With sharp prose and an irresistible plot, I devoured this book like it was candy. If you’re looking for the next YA sensation, here it is.” - Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series "Magic-infused alternate history at its finest.  The Rose Bargain  is the most beguiling drama unfolding beneath the sheen of a gorgeous, glittering world—and entirely unputdownable until the fiery end."  - Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights “Sasha Peyton Smith expertly weaves the rich details and deceptive beauty of a fairytale into regency England, with lush world-building, breathless romance, and a playful yet twisty plot. Reading The Rose Bargain feels like biting into the perfect piece of fairy fruit—dark and deliciously sweet. An instant classic.” - Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of The Scarlet Veil and Serpent & Dove series "Bloody and beguiling, with magic both enchanting and perilous, this story kept my heart in my throat and the pages turning at breakneck speed. With twists and turns, a forbidden romance, and a complex sisterly bond, this captivating tale swept me off my feet." - Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "One of my favorite romantasy's of the year! With enchanting characters, dark and deceptive fae games, and a smoldering romance that delivers on all your fantasy romance cravings, The Rose Bargain is sure to be the next big thing. Without a doubt, my bargain with the fae queen would be for the sequel immediately." - Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT Bestselling author of the Kingdom of the Wicked series "The Rose Bargain  is an absolute confection for fans of historical fantasy—and anyone who delights in the competitive drama of “The Bachelor.” It will enthrall you with its cruel beauty and lush violence; I loved every minute of it." - Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment “Sasha Peyton Smith has penned a novel that is gorgeously rendered and utterly enchanting from start to finish.  The Rose Bargain  is a story teeming with perilously high stakes, truly vicious bargains, and romance that left my heart thundering in my chest more than once. Readers who love classic fantasy done right will be charmed by Ivy’s relentlessly fierce heart and Smith’s whimsical prose.” - Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author “Prepare to meet your next obsession. The Rose Bargain is compulsively readable and deliciously fun, and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The ending will leave readers breathless, wanting to make bargains of their own for the next installment. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight “This fast-paced romantasy with an abrupt cliffhanger ending has a depth that sets the stage for a wild series to come…. Familial duty unfolds into an exploration of desires and self-sacrifice