
About Grace

Grace Draven is a Louisiana native living in Texas with her husband, kids and a big, doofus dog. She has loved storytelling since forever and is a fan of the fictional bad boy. She is the winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice for Best Fantasy Romance of 2014 and 2016, and a USA Today Bestselling author.
“Grace Draven is the gold standard for fantasy romance” ~ BookRiot
“When it comes to fantasy romance, Draven is in a class by herself”~ RT Book Reviews
- USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
- RT REVIEWERS’ CHOICE BEST FANTASY ROMANCE WINNER
- OVER 16K FOLLOWERS ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA
- OVER 250K REVIEWS & RATINGS ON AMAZON & GOODREADS
Rights Sold In:
- Brazil/Cabana Vermelha
- France/Univers Poche, Chatterly;
- Hungary/Anassa;
- Russia/AST;
- Turkey/Ren Kitap
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Nancy Yost Literary Agency
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Book Quotes
THE FALLEN EMPIRE
RAVEN UNVEILED
AAR “ROMANCES WE’RE MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO”
“The chemistry come through, the almost grimdark world feels lived-in and Draven’s atmospheric prose ties it all together. . . readers will be pleased.”—Publishers Weekly
“Overall, this fantasy is gripping, heart-breaking, and thought-provoking. The high stakes and smooth writing made it a page turner.”—Mystery & Suspense
“There’s a great epic quest feel to the book and fantastic worldbuilding. Draven’s creepy and fantastical world in RAVEN UNVEILED is delightfully atmospheric and hair-raising.”—Fresh Fiction
“It’s pretty much impossible for me not to like Grace Draven’s writing!”—Tales of a BookBug
“An excellently written fantasy, that had a bit of everything from great heroes, romance, and exciting throughout.”—The Reading Café
“This was an entertaining epic fantasy with dynamically developed characters, vivid worldbuilding, unique fantasy elements, and tons of suspense and action.”—One Book More
“RAVEN UNVEILED is an epic fantasy enemies-to-lovers tale of forgiveness, acceptance, and redemption. Grace Draven has this knack of appeasing my high fantasy needs. I cannot get enough of this series!”—Romance Junkies
“Once again I was pulled into this world Draven has created and found myself impressed…The romance that developed felt genuine as their snark & bite was laced with chemistry. . . I will be on the lookout for her next release.”—Caffeinated Reviewer
“Grace Draven has come to be one of my favorite authors since I discovered her book Radiance in 2015. . . RAVEN UNVEILED is certainly not a light read, with Gharek’s dark past and so much discussion about ghosts and death. But it is compelling. . . It will definitely be a satisfying read for fans of Draven.”—All About Romance
DRAGON UNLEASHED
USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“Plenty of adventure, drama, and whirlwind romance along with a satisfyingly epic and world-changing final set piece.”—Booklist
“A diverting fantasy tale with dragons, danger, and delicious romance.”—Fresh Fiction
“Grace Draven’s exciting romantic fantasy features characters who are fresh and original. Their problems and triumphs will keep you reading into the night.”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“An excellently written fantasy that had a bit of everything from wonderful heroes, romance, danger, cruelty, great characters, and an exciting adventure all the way through.”—The Reading Café
“Draven has created a vivid world. The world-building, magic, myths and magical items were impressive and unique. . . Fans of fantasy will be drawn to DRAGON UNLEASHED.”—Caffeinated Reviewer
“There are some lovely descriptions in the book, revealing character and story in the most beautiful ways. . . I’m very intrigued at what’s next for the Empire and where and how the trilogy will end.”—Dear Author
“It’s official, Grace Draven is now my go-to author for fantasy romance. . . the book’s climax and its final scenes were incredible. . . it’ll be sad to say goodbye to this world, but I will still be eagerly looking forward to the author’s next project.”—The BiblioSanctum
“Draven’s world building is completely immersive and her characters practically leapt off the page for me.”—All About Romance
“Another winner from Grace Draven, full of magic, romance, danger and yes, a dragon.”—Books, Bones & Buffy
PHOENIX UNBOUND
USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“Must-read fantasy. . . a wonderful story—full of romance, captivating characters and a fantasy world that’s beguiling and easily understood.”—USA Today
“Draven’s outdone herself with this magnetic heroine and a magical world readers will be eager to return to.”—Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW*
“A phenomenal start to what is sure to be an amazing series.”—RT Book Reviews
“[A] powerhouse read”—Fresh Fiction
“Fierce and captivating. . . this book is a must-read. Grace Draven is a master of romantic heroic fantasy.”—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Quite possibly Grace Draven’s best book yet.”—C.L. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author
“PHOENIX UNBOUND is an awe inspiring tale of two tortured, kindred souls bonding together and shedding the shackles that bind them. . . I cannot wait to read more in this rich and entrancing world Grace Draven built.”—Romance Junkies
“PHOENIX UNBOUND is the first book I’ve read by Grace Draven, but it certainly won’t be my last. . . I love fantasy romances, so I’m thrilled to have found another author who writes them with such skill.”—All About Romance
“PHOENIX UNBOUND by Grace Draven delivered an epic romance, nail-biting suspense, brutality, magic and more leaving me screaming for more!”—Caffeinated Reviewer
“Romantic and thrilling, PHOENIX UNBOUND is a fantastic start to a new series.”—Books, Bones & Buffy
WRAITH KINGS
THE IPPOS KING
USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“I would recommend THE IPPOS KING to anyone who enjoys action-filled romance and the Wraith King series as a whole to anyone who loves fantasy romance.”—All About Romance
“Serovek is so easy to fall in love with. Sure he is manly and full of vigor, but he never tries to make Anuset feel less than or like she needs to diminish herself to make him feel more powerful. He takes her intuition seriously and trusts her implicitly. It is refreshing the way their relationship builds. There are plenty of exciting fights along the way as well.”—Books of My Heart
“This book is at its essence a friends-to-lovers, road trip story set in a rich, detailed fantasy world.”—Smexy Books
“…over 400 pages crammed full of excitement as Serovek and Anhuset travel a great distance into dangerous country to return the Monk Megiddo to his order of heretic, one-god loving worshipers…THE IPPOS KING would absolutely fall into the category of adventure with a little romance thrown in to spice it up.”—EBook Obsessed
“As always with Ms. Draven’s stories, there are thrills, chills, and monstrous creatures to get a reader’s pulse racing along with an epic journey of not only a noble cause, but the workings of the heart and mind of two seemingly disparate people who see beyond each other’s visage to their souls.”—Outlander Book Club
EIDOLON
- USA TODAY BESTSELLER
- ROMANTIC TIMES TOP PICK
“Brishen and Ildiko are genuinely mesmerizing characters whose epic love story is one you’ll never forget.”—Romantic Times, Top Pick
“EIDOLON is a breathtaking tale of love and duty, honor and sacrifice, beauty and horror. Draven’s vibrant, lyrical writing draws you in so thoroughly you can practically taste the scarpatine pie and feel claws whispering over your skin. Stunning in every way.”—Colleen Vanderlinden, author of the Hidden, Copper Falls and StrikeForce series
“Grace Draven delivers again in glorious style. EIDOLON is a stunning sequel to Ildiko and Brishen’s deepening love affair. With a deft hand, Draven broadens the world of RADIANCE, the tale taking on a stunning epic sweep that remains intensely personal at its heart. Highly recommend!”—Jeffe Kennedy, Award-Winning author of The Twelve Kingdoms and The Uncharted Realms.
“…a tale of love, honor, and triumph that will enchant readers.”—Fiction Vixen
“I love EIDOLON for the fantasy, the world-building, the plotting, the way Draven portrays darkness and light, the resolutions, and yes, for the continuing romance between Brishen and Ildiko. Highly recommended.”—Impressions of a Reader
RADIANCE
- USA TODAY BESTSELLER
- ROMANTIC TIMES TOP PICK
- ROMANTIC TIMES READERS CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE
- SCIFI WIRE FANGRRL FAVORITE SFF ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE DECADE
- CAFFINATED REVIEWER TOP 10 2019 AUDIOBOOKS
- GOODREADS ROMANCES TO PUSH YOUR BUTTONS (& BOUNDARIES)
“In short order, Draven has demonstrated that she is a truly gifted teller of romantic fantasy tales that are utterly unforgettable. In Radiance, Draven explores a forced political marriage between seemingly incompatible races. The growing relationship between these protagonists is a genuine joy to read, and the fantastic story is filled with dangerous twists and turns!”—Romantic Times, Top Pick
“I highly recommend this book, especially if you already enjoy Fantasy Romance, it was an unexpected delight and I now fully plan on reading Grace Draven’s entire back list.”—Under the Covers
“For me, it was an ideal blend of fantasy and romance, with a friends-to-lovers plot between two characters I really, really liked.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
“What a hidden gem!…I’m really smitten with this story, with the gorgeous (I would say courteous as it has a medieval tint to it) writing, with the exceptional characters, with the topic broached, with the universe.”—Beware of the Reader
“RADIANCE by Grace Draven is the first book in the Wraith Kings series and exactly what I didn’t realize I needed! I love fantasy, and I love romance. Grace Draven blends the two genres for RADIANCE I devoured it. Unlike any I’ve ever read, I fell head over heels in love with the two main characters, their relationship, and the world-building.”—Mom With a Reading Problem
“This is easily my favorite book of 2015. . . A romance that truly captures the experience of falling in love this short book reminded me why I love the genre. I recommend it to anyone looking for a truly romantic read.”—All About Romance
“RADIANCE is one of my all time favorite fantasy romance novels. . . it’s one of the best blends of the two genres that I’ve come across.”—Way Too Fantasy
“Grace Draven is one of the best fantasy romance authors publishing today. Her worldbuilding is exquisite with its uniqueness and her characters are always full of life. . . I can’t say enough good things about this book.”—The Book Pushers
“What a refreshing and different book. . . This is truly a fantasy romance with an entire political drama playing in the background and providing plenty of excitement for future stories.”—Dear Author
“RADIANCE is a pitch-perfect fantasy romance that weaves classic material into something new and delightful.”—Before We Go Blog
MASTER OF CROWS
MASTER OF CROWS
“A fantasy romance at its best, sinfully rich, beautifully written, with characters who will stay with you long after you finish the read. Don’t miss this jewel of a story.”—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“MASTER OF CROWS is a wonderful, dark and vivid fantasy romance with one of the best anti-heroes I have read about in a long time…If you are a fan of Anne Bishop, Patricia Briggs, and Lois McMaster Bujoid, then you will love this heartwarming and memorable fantasy romance!”—The Book Pushers
“MASTER OF CROWS is a dark and captivating Fantasy Romance tale of destiny and impossible odds by author Grace Draven. . . Told with a perfect blend of fantasy and romance, there’s plenty of magic and peril to be found within this book’s pages as we venture on a journey of acceptance and found family.” —Self Published Fantasy Month
The Brush of Black Wings (novella length sequel)
“THE BRUSH OF BLACK WINGS was a lovely sequel to The Master of Crows and I hope Draven returns to the Master and Apprentice once again.”—The Book Pushers
“Ms. Draven’s lyrical and often haunting prose weaves a fine story of adventure, worlds lost and found, as well as a love that has more power than all of the Creation’s magic combined, both light and dark.”—Outlander Book Club
STANDALONES
ENTREAT ME
ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS WINNER FOR BEST FANTASY ROMANCE 2014
“If you love great fantasy romance, make sure to mark down the name Grace Draven, since she is definitely an author to watch! ENTREAT ME is the outstanding sophomore release following Draven’s amazing debut novel Master of Crows. This reimagined Beauty and the Beast tale is so filled with compelling characters, rich prose and riveting drama you will truly hate for it to end. The fantasy genre is a lot richer with Draven’s arrival!”—RT Reviews
“The sweet and sour dialog between the central characters is engaging and entertaining… I recommend ENTREAT ME to readers who love Beauty and the Beast, adult fairy tales, fantasy romances, unusually strong heroines as central characters, and strong bonds between fathers and sons.”—Impressions of a Reader
“Overall I enjoyed Draven’s rendition of the Beauty and the Beast tale. I thought the twists regarding the origin of the curse, who the curse affected, the double romance, and hints at other fairytales very entertaining.”—The Book Pushers
“Even if you are not a fantasy fan you’ll enjoy ENTREAT ME because this book is more about the characters than anything else. And trust me, you’ll fall in love with the heroine, Louvaen Duenda.”—Bookitty Blog