Ella J. Smyth
Ella J. Smyth
Ella J. Smyth
Dark Fantasy & Academia Romance
Where magic is dangerous, love is darker, and the heroes are never quite what they seem. Ella writes reverse harem romances set in worlds of ancient academies, supernatural secrets, and characters who blur the line between villain and savior.
About Ella
I write stories about characters who’ve been broken and are still sharp around the edges—the kind of people who find each other in the dark and choose to stay.
My books live in the space between fantasy and romance, where magic has consequences and love isn’t always gentle. You’ll find ancient academies with deadly secrets, supernatural beings who shouldn’t be trusted, and heroines who refuse to be saved (even when they probably should let someone help).
When I’m not crafting morally gray love interests, I’m based in the mystical South West of Ireland, fueled by too much tea and an ever-growing Pinterest board of “character inspiration” that’s really just attractive people looking tortured.
If you like your romance with a side of danger and your heroes with questionable morals, you’re in the right place.
Books & Series
Dive into worlds where nothing is quite as it seems.
The Second Chance Academy Series
A dark academia reverse harem where after a fatal magical accident, lightning shunt Amber Whitman is sent to Second Chance Academy, a secure institution built to train and contain unstable magic users. There, she forms a rare and powerful bond with four elite supernatural students, and together they uncover a system that values their magic more than their lives. As factions collide and students disappear, Amber must decide whether mastering her lightning is enough to survive — or whether she’s willing to tear the academy apart to protect the men bound to her.
The Hidden Fae Series
When a human woman discovers she carries hidden fae blood, she’s pulled into a ruthless fae court where power is inherited, alliances are lethal, and the men claiming her aren’t willing to share. Blending forbidden romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, court intrigue, fated mates, and slow-burn reverse harem dynamics, The Hidden Fae series delivers dark fantasy politics, possessive heroes, and a heroine forced to rise or be destroyed.
The Spirit Walker Series
A budding office romance turns into a fantastical nightmare when a young woman discovers the hallucinations she’s suffered from all her life are real, and the only person who can help her is a native American spirit walker who is torn between his cultural beliefs
The Zodiac Cursed Series
When frustrated librarian Virginia “Gin” Ellis learns she’s a Zodiac — a divine being tasked with preventing a magical collapse — she’s thrust into a world of supernatural councils, assassins, and four powerful protectors who refuse to let her face destiny alone. Featuring fated mates, found family, celestial magic, protective dragon/incubus/gargoyle heroes, and slow-burn reverse harem tension, Zodiac Cursed launches with high-stakes trials and a heroine who must claim her power or watch the universe unravel.
The Patrona dei Lupi Series
When ordinary Italian-American Renata Calemme discovers the robbery, the fire, and the man courting her were never coincidences, she realizes she isn’t being stalked — she’s being claimed. As ancient wolves rise from the shadows of Palermo and bloodlines awaken, Ren must choose between the man who deceived her, the wolf who guards her dreams, and the dangerous power calling her home.
The Saltwater Chronicles Series
COMING SOON!
What Readers Are Saying
SECOND CHANCE ACADEMY SERIES
This is book number one in this awesome start to a brand new series that I have loved reading and can not wait to read the rest of this awesome series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about reverse harem, magic, fantasy and paranormal romance.
This is the second book of the series and I have to say I liked it just as much as the first. The first chapter hooked you and the writer's skill kept you hooked throughout the book. If you are young enough, or old enough to remember all of those adolescent feelings, then you will realize how well they are described by this author. Half of the time she makes you feel them yourself. This book ends with a cliffhanger leaving you to wonder what is next as this is a paranormal mystery while also being a love story between teens. If you want to know more, you will have to read her next book. I know I will!
I love a good mystery, and this has that in spades! It’s a great read with sexy moments, intrigue, mystery, betrayal, coming of age, growing pains, and more. These characters are great too, the cat is hilarious, adorable
One heck of a read. Lots of drama and action. Steamy action. To trust or not to trust. Does she forgive Julian? Will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their way? You laugh and you cry. Hell of an awesome book.
SPIRIT WALKER SERIES
Wow! What a story. Well I think I might be a little bias as I am Native American and this book ran along those lines. Old Native American lore vs the nonbelieving audience. (...) This is a really interesting love story. It kind of grabbed me and pulled me in.
After the prequels, an adventurous and realistic journey. Oh, my. Thank you so much. The culture, the feelings, and the story is so fabulously told. Looking forward to reading more episodes about the couple. You know how to touch ones heart; and allow us to join their journey. Thank you again.
I thought the story blurb was interesting so I had to read the book. It did not disappoint me. I thought Adi and Honi were so well written that I could picture them in my head. (...) Some of the scenes were really eerie but fit the plot to a T. I liked that Andi and Honi did not just meet, fall in love, and figure out what was going on. It was more real that Adi had to struggle to accept and believe in Honi. Made for a better book. It was both creepy and addicting at the same time. I liked the twists and turns. Can't wait to read book 2 and see what happens next
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A sexy novella, featuring Amber and a 1930s hitchhiker.
Fun, surprising, hot!
“Why does this shit always happen to me? I didn’t ask to have a horny ghost in my head!
And this stuff he wants me to do to help him crossover?
Well… that might actually be fun.”
Ella J. Smyth is a Forever Heart Press author.