Curse of Shadows and Thorns
A bargain between enemies. A curse without an end. A love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.
Long ago, Elise's ancestors stole the crown from the fae king. As the niece of the brutal, current king, her purpose is to do whatever is asked to ensure her family keeps the throne for centuries to come. The trouble is, Elise would rather sneak into gambling halls with the servants than be a silent princess at a ball.
Soon reckless games are ended when her uncle forces her into negotiations for a marriage. If she refuses, her deathly-ill father will pay the price.
Trapped by her sense of duty, Elise is given to the charge of Legion Grey, the handsome and mysterious dowry negotiator. But Legion holds more than her future in his hands. He incites her anger and a forbidden passion.
When a coup upends the kingdom, Elise flees with Legion, only to discover he holds more secrets than anyone. Unknowingly, Elise sets in motion a beastly curse Legion has endured as long as he can remember.
As secrets unravel about Legion's vicious past, questions rise over who has the true right to the throne. When answers come, more lives are put at stake, and Elise is forced to make an impossible choice: avoid a bloody game by leaving Legion to the beast within, or end his curse and restore magic to the land by sacrificing a life--hers.
For fans of Court of Thorns and Roses and The Shadows Between Us, this tale of a rebellious princess and cursed rogue is seductively romantic. Part Viking, part Beauty and the Beast, one-click to preorder a dark, swoon-worthy slow burn romance with the perfect amount of sweet and steam.
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LJ Andrews
L.J. Andrews has a way of weaving magic into the mundane, creating worlds that pulse with life and mystery. With her blend of dark fantasy and Viking-inspired myth, she has captured the imaginations of readers across the globe, establishing herself as a powerful voice in the fantasy romance genre. Her books, like The Ever Seas and The Broken Kingdoms series, are a testament to her ability to craft intricate narratives where love, loss, and self-discovery intertwine against rich, mythical backdrops.
The Broken Kingdoms
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