The 18 Best Fantasy Romance Books

"From Blood and Ash" ($18, originally $20) is the first of a five-book series following Poppy, chosen as the Maiden at birth and fated for Ascension, a ritual designed to please the gods. As the Maiden, she is kept solitary and pure, and none of her decisions at her own. When evil rises, and her kingdom becomes more dangerous, she's assigned a new guard, Hawke, to keep her safe in preparation for Ascension . . . but of course, nothing goes as planned.

This series is full of romance, fantasy elements, and a strong female main character.