IN A WORLD OF CURSES, DEMONS AND DEADLY FAE ASSASSINS. WHO WILL WIN?

The breath-taking adult romantasy from the bestselling author of To Kill A Kingdom . . .

SHE SWORE TO GUARD THE REALM’S CURSES. HE SWORE TO DESTROY THEM.

THALIA MORROW has only ever known the life of a Scion, sworn to guard the Library of Curses. But when the Library is suddenly ransacked by a mysterious demon, known only as The Lighteater, a deadly curse is stolen and her brother is kidnapped.

Desperate to find her only family, Thalia follows the bloody trail to the mysterious SOREN – a ruthless Fae warrior who was banished from his kingdom with a devastating curse placed upon him

Everything about him is dangerous. Everything about him calls to her.

Together they strike a perilous bargain – in return for Soren’s help Thalia must destroy his curse.

As the Lighteater unleashes demons onto the streets Thalia and Soren must act quickly to save not only her brother, but the entire realm.

Thalia’s feelings for Soren are growing, but looming war and the truth of his bloody past threaten everything. Especially as his greatest torment is revealed.

A CURSE THAT COULD BREAK THEM BOTH.
Tropes:



- Enemies to lovers
- Fae
- Hidden power
- Forbidden love
- Forced proximity
- Reluctant allies


'Fast-paced and atmospheric. The ending will leave readers gasping for more!' - Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth Helen

'Tense, action-packed, witty and full of yearning' Ellis Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of Blood Bound

'A feast for romantasy lovers' Rachel Greenlaw, author of The Ordeals

'An utterly addictive read!' Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of the Only a Monster series

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