Faeted Seasons Book #1
From USA Today bestselling Authors Kel Carpenter & Aurelia Jane
Beneath the Cursed Veil
My captor, my enemy, and my fated mate.
Book one of Faeted Seasons in deluxe hardback: foiled dust jacket, illustrated case art, sprayed edges, color interior, and a letter from the authors.
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A deluxe edition worthy of a cursed king
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✦Foiled dust jacketCatch the light on every shelf.
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✦Illustrated hardcase artTake the jacket off and there's a second cover underneath.
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✦Sprayed edgesGorgeous on the shelf, gorgeous in your hands.
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✦Gorgeous endpapersThe first thing you see when you open it.
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✦Color interiorFull color art throughout.
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✦Ships in its own boxNestled in foam, inside a branded box.
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✦Bonus: a special letter from the authorsTucked inside, from Kel and Aurelia to you.
My captor, my enemy, and my fated mate.
I'm the best bounty hunter in the business. I find lost artifacts that people would kill to possess. I'm also broke. When a notorious leprechaun offers me a job I can't refuse, I realize too late I'm not hunting an object.
The contract was simple; steal the prince, escape unseen.
Spoiler alert: I failed. Horribly.
The moment I step into the fae kingdom beyond the veil, I feel it—someone watching me. Waiting for me.
King Vareck.
He's nothing like I imagined—fierce, unyielding, and as cursed as the frozen lands of Faerie. An ice-cold ruler whose very presence bends the room to his will. He shouldn't care about a thief like me, but we have one thing in common.
Vareck is more than just a king—he's the man who has haunted my dreams for years.
And apparently, I've been in his too.
The difference?
He's been searching the nine realms for me, and now that he's found me, he has no intention of letting me go…
Where it fits in the series
- 1Beneath the Cursed VeilThis book
- 2Beyond the Winter KingdomGet both in the bundle
Beneath the Cursed Veil is a sarcastically funny, fantasy romance novel with steam. This is book one in the Faeted Seasons: Winter trilogy.
Is this series for you?
You'll love it if you love…
- ✅ Fated mates and forced proximity
- ✅ A possessive, cursed fae king who falls hard
- ✅ A broke, sarcastic bounty hunter heroine
- ✅ Banter, a scene-stealing sidekick, and a frozen fae court
- ✅ Fantasy romance with steam
- ✅ Laughing out loud and swooning in the same chapter
Maybe skip it if…
- ❌ Open-door romance isn't for you
- ❌ You want a hero who plays it cool (Vareck does not)
- ❌ You need the whole trilogy finished first (book 3 is on the way)
What readers are saying
"One of my favourite reads of 2025! I couldn't (and I mean couldn't!) put this one down. I demolished it within a day, and I loved every moment of it. I was laughing aloud from Corvo's antics and swooning in my seat from the steamy love between Varec and Meera. I need to know what happens next! A great start to an epic series."
booksthatbleed, Goodreads
"Absolutely captivating!!! Could not put it down. This is one of the best books in design and context."
A. Gavlak, verified buyer
"I bought two books, and they each came in their own matching boxes, tucked inside foam. Packaged super well! 10/10 will be purchasing again."
Angel, verified buyer
"Beautiful book and box, great packaging. Can not wait to read it."
Kimberly, verified buyer
✦ Book one
One deluxe hardback. One cursed king.
Where Meera's story begins: the contract she should never have taken, the kingdom beyond the veil, and the king who has been waiting for her.
Deluxe Edition
Beneath the Cursed Veil
Faeted Seasons: Winter · Book 1
A deluxe hardback with a foiled dust jacket, illustrated hardcase art, sprayed edges, gorgeous endpapers, and a color interior. Plus a special letter from the authors.
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Peek inside the deluxe edition
The foil, the case art, the sprayed edges, and the color interiors.
Frequently asked questions
What's included?
One deluxe edition hardback of Beneath the Cursed Veil, book one of Faeted Seasons, plus a special letter from the authors. Want book two as well? The Books 1 & 2 bundle saves you $15.
What makes this the deluxe edition?
A foiled dust jacket, illustrated art on the hardcase underneath, sprayed edges, gorgeous endpapers, and a full color interior. It ships in its own matching box, nestled in foam.
Is the series complete?
Not yet. This is book one of the Faeted Seasons: Winter trilogy. Book two, Beyond the Winter Kingdom, is out now, and book three, Between the Twin Realms, is in the works.
Who wrote it?
Faeted Seasons is co-written by Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane, best friends and longtime co-authors.
What's the heat level? Any content warnings?
It's a sarcastically funny fae fantasy romance with steam, so expect open-door scenes, a possessive love interest, and some fantasy violence. See our spice level guide for more.
When will my order ship?
These are in stock and ready to ship. Orders go out within 10 business days, and you'll get an email with tracking once your books are on their way.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, worldwide shipping is available on this book. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your address.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Reach out through our contact page with photos and we'll make it right. See our full refund policy for details.
He has no intention of letting you go.
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