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Folkloric Ruse (The Folkloric Series Book 3) Kindle Edition
I've always known my partner has a dark side, but I've just discovered he's pure evil.
I’ve fully committed to being a Keeper of the Bounds between the fae and human realms, but I have to admit, I’m struggling to trust my partner, Lucas. We really didn’t have the best start, not to mention he’s so secretive, and it doesn’t help that I’m unnerved by the attraction between us.
On top of that, the bounds are splitting, the cracks of dark oblivion growing by the day. We have to put a stop to their expansion right now, because the consequences would mean the end of, well… everything.
Thinking his family may be involved, Lucas heads to Grimmere, his fae homeland, to find out what’s going on. Does he want my help? Nope. I have strict instructions to stay home and look after things here, which only adds to my general distrust.
But when a reliable source informs me that Lucas’s life is in perilous danger, I have no choice but to head to Grimmere. What I find there leaves me reeling. I now know who and what my partner is, and it’s blacker than sin.
With flawed characters and strong emotional arcs, the Folkloric series weaves a beguiling hidden fae world with epic stakes and all the feels. The chosen one and the perfect hero were so traumatised by the goblins, they upped and left for another book.
Goodreads praise for Folkloric Ruse...
“What can I say. I LOVE this series and I can’t get enough of it.”
“I will leave it short and simple, and say the book was fantastic, and I would recommend the series to anyone who loves a good fantasy/lore series.”
“This was by far my favorite book in the series so far.”
“I absolutely loved the chemistry between Camille and Lucas.”
“A brilliantly written UF read (the series keeps getting better).”
“This book was darker than the others but it made it where I couldn’t put this book down.”
“Another great story by Karenza, with a huge mix of fae, goblins, elves, and other creatures; and not forgetting the Men of Bedeilhac.”
“This is France-based Urban fantasy at its most fun.”
“Cain and Abel have nothing on this sibling rivalry!”
“Such a fun, entering read! Highly recommend.”
“I loved the pacing and story development. And of course, the characters.”
“Karenza please get the next book out quick! I need more of Camille and Lucas in my life.”
“I am absolutely loving the flow and world building of this series. I can't want to find out where it goes next!”
“Another great book from Karenza in this folkloric fae series.”
“This is the 3rd book in the series and they just keep getting better and better.”
“You really won't regret reading this fabulous series.”
“This is another great story by Karenza Grant that continues to delight and reveal more about Camille and Lucas and how they are bound together in more ways than one.”
“Once again, Karenza Grant has painted a rich tableau, drawing us back into Camil and Lucas’ world, where plots and sub-plots, deception and betrayal abound. An excellent read.”
“This was just an all-around great read with so much potential for future books.”
“I absolutely love the progression of this book.”
“I love all the indepth detail that goes into creating these stories.”
“I love this series and find the world building continues to develop incredibly well in this book. “
“The world building is fantastic, the characters are amazing, and the story is mind blowing.”
“Karenza please get the next book out quick! I need more of Camille and Lucas in my life.”
“Karenza Grant knows how to hook her readers and keep their attention with her amazing world building and her lively characters.”
“I enjoyed this third book as thoroughly as the first and second one.I can't wait for the next book. I seriously recommend reading this series.”
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 9, 2024
- File size5.5 MB
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- ASIN : B0CXZ1M7T3
- Publisher : L'Ours Books
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : July 9, 2024
- Language : English
- File size : 5.5 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 360 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1915737090
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 3 of 5 : The Folkloric Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #339,253 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #312 in Horror Comedy
- #737 in Women's Fantasy Fiction
- #3,924 in Urban Fantasy (Kindle Store)
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About the author

Karenza Grant writes fun and feisty urban fantasy with plenty of humour and a little slow-burn romance.
Her early years in Cornwall were largely the source of her fascination with all things mysterious. She lived below a hill reputed to be the Cornish residence of the Unseelie Court, and the local myths got their claws in. Now she’s inspired by a broad range of creators from Jim Henson, Arthur Rackham, and Olivier de Marliave, to a whole host of amazing authors on the urban fantasy scene. Currently, she’s enjoying weaving her love of France into page-turning stories.
She has three black cats known as The Three Guardians, and a crazy lab x spaniel who is just about the only thing that can extract Karenza from her writing desk—if the pooch isn’t walked, the legions of hell will be released.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseFollowing along with these characters - I’m obsessed, wondering what comes next. I’m already looking forward to more: Follow this twisty tale yourself, Don’t miss it!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI am doing a re-read of the series before the upcoming release of the next book. I loved the deeper exploration of Lucas's family and the further development of trust between the two main characters.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025Format: KindleGreat escape! But also specifically apropos these days in our extremely polarized political climate - an astute and satisfying metaphor or allegory of the times. And each day it seems less and less hyperbolic…almost literal!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseImaginative and whity. A great read.I can't wait to read the further adventures of Camille and the rest of the gang.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI'm really loving this series. The author is doing a great job building the relationships between characters and the world is detailed and thought out. I'm loving how the relationship between Lucas and Camille is evolving. I didn't double check but it feels like there is a much longer wait between this book and the next then there were between 1-3. The author deserves as much time as she needs to write a good story, she's certainly going faster than some others, but I'm so ready for the next book!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThere was more folklore in the first two books but book 3 built seamlessly onto that. It was nice getting to see more into Lucas' life and I can see the foreshadowing even if Camille can't!
The new information introduced was really good and the world building for Grimmere was great. I loved getting to know some of the goblins better.
Newly veritied folks seeing fae was so funny!
I simply didn't know how much I needed the Folkloric series in my life!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024Format: PaperbackThis installment takes us to Lucas’ home in Fae, where Camille learns more about Lucas, his family and the evil trying to tear apart the world. Loved getting to know Lucas better, and seeing his partnership with Camille grow and strengthen. We get to meet new characters, learn more about Fae, and see the characters we know grow. Well written story, with vivid description, immersed in French, a great addition to the series.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024Format: Paperback**ARC READER REVIEW, ALL STATEMENTS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN**
“Folkloric Ruse” is yet another phenomenal continuation to the world of Folkloric, and is an attention-grabbing third volume sweeping the reader through this new world and continuing strongly, delving further into the epic series. The prose is on point, the characters, endearing, and the plot... thickening! Savoureux! “Folkloric Ruse” is an enjoyable and entertaining read, with great world-building, and great characters, and is an honest-to-goodness MUST READ!
Camille is a folklorist, first, last, always. But since being introduced into the realm beyond the Bounds, she’s even more enamored with the Fae and everything they bring to the world. Camille has found some recognition for her knowledge and research in folklore, but now she has bigger croissants to bake! Whiles she still lives on Grampi’s farm, helping out with the Supergoats, she still works in her best friend Alice’s mom’s pâtisserie, and she’s still trying to figure out how she feels about, and what to do with the town’s doctor, Lucas, her job as a Keeper of the Bounds with Lucas has come to the forefront of her attention.
The Bounds are in worse shape than ever, and Lucas has gone to visit his family in Grimmere. No big deal right? Just the power center for his family of Dracs. No sweat! But when Mushum the goblin tells Camille that Lucas is in mortal danger, it’s time for her to get to know her (potential) Drac-in-laws, whether it kills her or not!
I received a free copy of this e-book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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- Susan WarneReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 3
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseBrilliant, best book yet read all 3 books in record time as I found it hard to put them down. I had a good chuckle in places obviously meant to be funny, a belly laugh at part of the last couple of chapters of book 3. Looking forward to book 4 in March.
Thank you Karenza for your work.
- Stacey M-VReviewed in Australia on April 14, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book yet!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis time around, Camille and Lucas are establishing themselves as Keepers of the Bounds and their partnership is going from strength to strength.
While Camille struggles with her best friends ignorance of the fae world, Lucas leaves on a quick trip to Grimmere. Until a reliable source reveals that his life is at stake and the only one who can save him is Camille.
Cue action, adventure, political intrigue, and even (dare I say it) an exploit to rival some romantasy plots out there!
My favourite thing about this book was how deftly Karenza guided the change from the modern world to Grimmere and all the worlds of Fae in between. Normally, I find the journey to Fae to be jarring, to some degree, in urban fantasy books, even though I like it. In this book, it was incredibly smooth and natural.
I also loved the plot line with its twists and turns. I almost never knew how Camille and Lucas were going to pull it off - until they did.
I loved this book so much. In fact, I’d argue it is one of the best in the series so far.
The fascinating dive into Lucas’ origins. Camille’s struggles with trust and friendship. The slow-burn between the two of them. All while their lives, and so many others, are on the line. Plus, the insight into the magic and political system is top notch.
My favourite quote in this book comes from a confidante of Lucas’. Camille’s struggling with placing her trust in someone. I loved the flip of the concept, from trust to mistrust and the damage it can do. It was insightful and really made me think.
Karenza knows how to grab your heart and hold onto it for the whole, long, emotional ride. And then, with the way she ends things, it’s no wonder I can’t help but dive straight into the next book.
In this case, it’s Book 4, ✨Folkloric Trickery✨ and gosh, am I excited to see what happens next!
- George Frederick BarberReviewed in Canada on February 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb third volume by Author Karenza Grant
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is a third book in Karenza Grant’s well written and thoroughly cohesive escalating tale in the adventures of Camille, an amateur Folklorist; who uses her knowledge of local lore and legend through meticulous research, to land a dream summer job as assistant to a University Professor and her entourage, whom Camille must rescue, with the help of her fellow keeper Lucas.
It is taut, and from what I understand of classic mythology, a credible blending of well conceived fiction of the author’s own interweaving of crisply crafted narrative.
- GhoopReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI am currently working through the whole series of Folkloric, wonderful! Does not disappoint. Tense, intriguing, atmospheric and homourful too. The story and tension beneath the two main characters is sublime. Supported by the other flotsam of characters as they discover the Fairy world. My favourite series of books.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Canada on March 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseGood book