The 18 Best Fantasy Romance Books

When Liska is caught using magic in her small village, where its practitioners are viewed as monsters, she strikes a sinister bargain with the demon warden of the wood: one year of servitude in exchange for a wish. But when she's taken to his crumbling manor in the woods, Liska learns that she has to unravel the demon's secrets and face the ghosts of his past in order to escape.

If you like your fantasy romance with a healthy dose of spice, "Where the Dark Stands Still" ($10, originally $20) is more of a young adult book, so it's seasoning-free. However, as a standalone book, it's a great way to dip your toe into the genre, without committing to a five-book series.