A Forbidden Fae Romance That Will Keep You Up All Night

About the Book

How Does It Feel? is the addictive first book in Jeneane O’Riley’s Infatuated Fae series. It pulls you straight into a world of dark magic, dangerous desire, and a love neither side ever asked for. If you love slow-burn romance, twisty betrayals, and a brooding fae prince who falls hard, this book is for you.

From the Back Cover

A forbidden obsession. Unyielding family allegiance. Three deadly challenges. One chance encounter that changes everything. What happens when the man meant to destroy you becomes the only one willing to die for you?

The Story

Biologist Callie Peterson did not plan on tumbling through a fairy portal on a routine forest trip. She definitely did not plan on landing in the arms of Prince Mendax, the dangerously unhinged and devastatingly handsome Unseelie Fae prince who believes she is a human assassin sent to kill him. He locks her away in his dark realm. He wants her dead. He tells himself she means nothing. But the more time he spends with her, the more his cold, calculated hatred begins to crack. Prince Mendax has never felt anything, never wanted anything, never needed anyone. Until now. Until her. This is a true enemies-to-lovers story. He falls first. He falls hard. And it will cost them both everything.

About the Author

Jeneane O’Riley is a bestselling author known for writing whimsically dark and romantic fantasy books. Her love of storytelling began as a small child, dreaming up glorious fantasies to fall asleep to. As she grew older, those tales became more dangerous and filled with toe-curling tension. She is a hobby mycologist and nature enthusiast based in Ohio, and she has built a passionate readership through BookTok and beyond. The Infatuated Fae series is her breakout work.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for readers who love dark romantasy, fae fiction, and heart-pounding enemies-to-lovers stories. If you enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, or The Serpent and the Wings of Night, you will feel right at home in the Infatuated Fae world.

It is written for mature readers (18+) who enjoy complex characters, slow-burn tension, dark fantasy settings, and a romance that feels truly earned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is “How Does It Feel?” part of a series? Yes! It is Book 1 in the Infatuated Fae series by Jeneane O’Riley. The series currently includes four books. Starting with this one is the best way to dive into the world of the Unseelie Fae and follow Callie and Prince Mendax’s full story.

Q2: Is this book suitable for young readers? This book is written for mature readers aged 18 and above. It contains dark fantasy themes, adult romantic content, and intense situations. It is not recommended for younger teens or children.

Q3: Is “How Does It Feel?” similar to “A Court of Thorns and Roses”? Many readers compare it to ACOTAR and Fourth Wing because of its fae world-building, forbidden romance, and strong female lead. If you love that genre of dark romantasy, this book delivers a similar thrill with its own unique storyline and characters.

Q4: What is the enemies-to-lovers trope in this book like? The enemies-to-lovers romance in this book is slow-burn and deeply emotional. The male lead falls first and falls completely. The tension builds over the entire book, making the payoff feel very satisfying for fans of slow-burn romance.