Cortney L. Winn
State: Utah
Cortney L. Winn is a romantasy author whose debut novel, Vesselless (The Merciless Realms #1), blends emotive romance with atmospheric fantasy. A devoted Utah native, Cortney balances her creative life with being a mom to two energetic boys, a supportive wife, and a marketing student. She starts her writing days early—often before dawn—with a Diet Coke in hand and scolored jeans and hoodie as her uniform. Inspired by her love of Twilight and authors such as Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard, and Brandon Sanderson, she crafts stories that fuse passion, supernatural intrigue, and strong emotional arcs. Beyond writing, she builds community through her blog—offering marketing guidance to fellow authors—and sells bookish merch in her online shop. Her debut marks the launch of a promising voice in romantasy, defined by immersive worlds, heartfelt characters, and early-morning determination.
Genres: Fantasy
Audiences: Adult
Books by Cortney L. Winn
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Vesselless
Genre: Fantasy
Audience: Adult
Tags: Dark Fantasy, Romantasy
Vesselless by Cortney L. Winn is a darkly seductive enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance where survival, power, and forbidden desire collide. Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, only to find herself forced to ally with Dagen—the half-ghost king her father once killed, now bound to claim her soul for his own survival. As magic, betrayal, and temptation entwine, the line between enemy and lover blurs in this spellbinding slow-burn tale of fate, power, and passion.