The Oak and Holly Cycle: Book 3
Publication Date: June 16, 2026
Can love survive an unbreakable curse?
Kierse McKenna’s magic is bound to a man she hates—one who has spent lifetimes fighting the man she loves.
To end this binding, Graves—her winter god, her monster—will stop at nothing. He discovers that the only hope of freeing Kierse is to locate a stone relic of legend, rumored to lift any curse.
The only problem? The stone has been missing for a century.
And the Oak King is on their trail.
Now Kierse is trapped at the heart of a centuries-long battle while the rest of the world comes unraveled. The Fae Killer is hunting. The peace with monsters is fracturing. And as the very rules of their myth start to shift, escaping the Oak King’s hold may demand more than stolen artifacts and clever heists.
For Kierse and Graves, it may mean risking the only thing they have left to lose.
But the battle for Kierse’s heart—and the fate of the Oak and Holly kings—doesn’t end here. The Oak & Holly Cycle will continue in Books 4 and 5.
The Oak & Holly Cycle series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 The Wren in the Holly Library
Book #2 The Robin on the Oak Throne
Book #3 The Raven at the Ash Door
Kierse McKenna searches for an ancient relic capable of breaking the curse that took her magic away.
In the third installment of The Oak & Holly Cycle series, author K.A. Linde highlights Kierse’s quest. The Raven at the Ash Door offers new adventures featuring dangerous monsters.
As a romantasy, the love story comes into play as Kierse finds herself hoping Graves—her monster—will successfully break the connection binding her to his worst enemy.
Readers unfamiliar with the series should start at the beginning for an introduction to what ultimately will become a five-part saga. Having a solid background will serve as a guide through the author’s top-notch world-building.
At the center is a love triangle fraught with magic. Kierse may love Graves, but Lorcan is determined to have her. With the Monster Treaty broken, the battle for her love takes an unexpected twist.
The Raven at the Ash Door pairs monsters and romance for a spicy read.
K.A. Linde is the New York Times, USA Today, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library. She is prolific in both romance and fantasy and loves the blend of the two.
She has a Masters degree in political science and bachelors in philosophy from the University of Georgia. In her previous life, she was a head campaign worker for a presidential campaign and the coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time.
She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy.
You can follow her on her social media sites or visit her website for more info.
