The Beast Lord
New York Times bestselling author Juliette Cross delves back into her dark fae world with book 2 in the RISE OF NORTHGALL. Filled with old magick and mythical creatures where a skald fae princess is on the run and must trust a beast fae lord in order to survive.
Jessamine Glenmyr is on the run. She thought she’d fled far enough, living a life of obscurity in the Borderlands among rogues and outcasts. She was wrong. When her enemy finds her, she flees deeper into dark fae territory, risking death in the frozen woodlands. Anything is better than being used and forced to murder for the man who wants her. Or so she thinks until she’s attacked by mercenaries and left for dead in the woods.
Redvyr Vanglosa is annoyed when his wolf drags an unconscious and wounded light fae into his hunting camp. Their kind can never be trusted, and yet, as chief of his people, he is compelled to help her. The last thing Redvyr wants is a beautiful and beguiling fae wreaking havoc in his clan. But what bothers him most of all is how perfectly she calms the raging monster inside him—something no one else has ever done.
When grimlocks—foul creatures believed to be long-dead—crawl out of the mountains and begin abducting women and children, Redvyr finds an unlikely ally in Jessamine, who’s been hiding a secret magick all her own. And she’s willing to risk everything for the broody clan leader, even while knowing her power might guide her enemy straight to her.
But when they discover that the grimlocks serve a nefarious master deep under the mountain, there may be no magick in this world to stop the evil that’s coming…an evil that threatens to tear Jessamine and Redvyr apart and plunge their world into darkness.
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Juliette Cross
Before she ever put pen to paper, Juliette Cross was already conjuring stories in the quiet moments of everyday life—tales laced with magic, danger, and a heat that simmers beneath the surface. A Louisiana native, Cross writes paranormal romance with a signature Southern flair, drawing on the lush, mysterious ambiance of bayous and old-world charm to breathe life into her spellbinding worlds.
Her novels are not just love stories; they’re stories of power, identity, and the pull of the forbidden. Whether she’s spinning tales of vampire clans at war or witches caught in webs of destiny and desire, Cross has carved out a space where supernatural romance is both sultry and smart. She’s best known for the Stay a Spell series, a fan-favorite collection that blends witty banter, fierce sisterhood, and swoon-worthy romance with a modern witchy twist. The Savoie sisters—charming, complicated, and utterly unforgettable—have helped her build a devoted readership hungry for more Crescent City magic.
The Rise of Northgall
The Rise of Northgall consists of two primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

