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Series

The Bargainer

4 books

The Bargainer series by Laura Thalassa has 4 books. Start with Rhapsodic (2016), then read the rest in the order below.

The Bargainer reading order

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Rhapsodic

Laura Thalassa

When a string of grisly murders brings the enigmatic Bargainer back into her life, siren Callypso Lillis must confront the dangerous bargains—and unresolved feelings—that bind them together. Once a feared figure of the Otherworld, the Bargainer offers his help, but his return draws Callie into a shadowy realm of fae politics, old debts, and lethal secrets. Blending dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and suspense, the novel explores power, loyalty, redemption, and the complicated cost of desire.

FantasyParanormal RomanceDark Fantasy
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A Strange Hymn

Laura Thalassa

A siren with a mysterious past and the powerful fae ruler known as the Bargainer are drawn into a dangerous new conflict that threatens both their worlds. As Callypso and Desmond confront enemies, court intrigue, and unsettling secrets, they must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for one another. Blending dark fantasy, passionate romance, and supernatural suspense, the novel explores trust, power, redemption, and the consequences of old bargains.

RomanceParanormal RomanceDark Fantasy
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The Emperor of Evening Stars

Laura Thalassa

Long before he became the enigmatic Bargainer, Desmond Flynn was a young fae prince shaped by power, peril, and an extraordinary destiny. This prequel novella traces his early years and the experiences that forge the ruthless yet compelling king readers encounter in the series. Blending dark fantasy, romance, court intrigue, and supernatural adventure, the story explores ambition, loyalty, sacrifice, and the making of a legend. It offers an intimate look at one of the series’ most captivating characters while deepening the mythology of the fae world.

FantasyDark FantasyParanormal Romance
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Dark Harmony

Laura Thalassa

In the thrilling conclusion to a dark romantic fantasy trilogy, siren Callypso Lillis and the powerful fae king known as the Bargainer face a threat that could shatter both their worlds. As war, ancient magic, and dangerous court politics close in, the pair must confront the secrets and sacrifices woven through their bond. Blending seductive romance, high-stakes fantasy, and morally complex characters, the story explores loyalty, power, destiny, and the cost of protecting the people you love.

RomanceParanormal RomanceDark Fantasy