C.R. Rice

Her ordinary life was a lie. His world-ending war, her destiny.

Averie's quiet existence shatters the night the enigmatic Silas crashes into her...

C.R. Rice

C.R. Rice

C.R. Rice is a bestselling author known for weaving dark metaphysical worlds that captivate and inspire. Her celebrated *Realm Series* dives deep into the supernatural, blending intense fantasy with complex, relatable emotions. Each page pulls readers into immersive worlds where every choice feels vital. With exciting new projects on the horizon—including a gripping sci-fi realm, a dark noir thriller series *Enigma*, and a seductive dark romance in *Time*—Rice is set to push the boundaries of genre and imagination, inviting readers to explore the unknown alongside unforgettable characters. 

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Denial

A Heart Realm Novel
Book #1 from the series: The Heart Realm

Her ordinary life was a lie. His world-ending war, her destiny.

Averie's quiet existence shatters the night the enigmatic Silas crashes into her world, igniting a raw, terrifying power within her. He risked everything, abandoning his war-torn realm to find the mythical Key—humanity's last hope against a devastating cosmic war. But what he truly...

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Anger

A Heart Realm Novel
Book #2 from the series: The Heart Realm

Magic awakens, lies unravel, and the maze demands a price of blood.

The Heart Realm is a treacherous labyrinth, and Averie and Silas are caught in a desperate race: stay hidden, reach the Rebellion, and survive. Their perilous journey leads them straight into the path of a ruthless enemy whose shadow stretches across the Realm—and to Snip, an...

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Bargaining

Book #3 from the series: The Heart Realm

Peace is a fragile mask, and the Shadow is tired of waiting.

Three months have passed since Averie and the Rebellion reclaimed the castle. Three months of light, rebuilding, and the hard-won hope of a healing Realm. But as the people gather for the Celestial Celebration, the festivities are cut short by a ghost from the past.

Marcus—the man who...

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Series

Denial
Bargaining
Depression
Broken Beginnings
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The Heart Realm

Five Stages of Grief. Two Dying Realms. One Impossible Choice.

The Heart Realm is a land of fragile beauty and ancient secrets, but a darkness known only as the Shadow is rising to consume it. What began as a whispers in a quiet world has become a cataclysmic war that...

Praise

I bought this at a con, met the author and read it the first day. I had to come back and grab the next one! they are so good! and the author is so sweet, i will recommend this to my friends. If you like the city of bones series you’ll love this

– Artemis Bauer-Potter

I dabbled through the novellas before jumping into the series. I found it to be a great, fast paced start to what seems to be an intense and exciting series. Looking forward to seeing how the relationships continue to grow. Love the breakthrough comedy scenes between the more heart pounding scenes...like prom.

– Chris Kennedy

What a great first book in this fantasy series called the Realm Series. Lots of action, interesting characters, and awesome fantasy elements.

– Hanna Belle