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Cold Stars Midnight GlowA Dark Forbidden Fantasy

The Godkissed Bride #4 / 5
by Evie Marceau
Cold Stars Midnight Glow: A Dark Forbidden Fantasy (The Godkissed Bride #4) by Evie Marceau
⧗ 9.34 / 3
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Her power can heal the world—or burn it down.

Sabine has survived death, but what rises in her place is something ancient and barely contained. Her fae nature demands blood, sacrifice, and dominance, making her previous life as a human feel like a fading dream. War-torn villagers beg her for miracles she can't yet perform. Her father, King of Fae, whispers of her great destiny. And through it all, Sabine clings to the only thing still tying her to the girl she used to be—Basten—and prays she doesn't break him in the process.

Basten would walk through hellfire to protect Sabine. But what if she is the fire? The deeper he digs into the fae court’s past—and Sabine’s place in it—the more he begins to question whether she needs his protection…or a leash. Torn between devotion and dread, he uncovers a truth buried in crumbling stone: the fae don't just record ancient history. They repeat it. And this time, they've chosen Sabine as their deadliest weapon.

In this darkly romantic fourth book in the Godkissed Bride series, the line between girl and goddess cracks...and not everyone will survive the coming quake.

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Release date: December 8, 2025

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Evie Marceau

Evie Marceau

Evie Marceau has always felt a pull to worlds beyond her own. A Canadian author with a love for both history and the fantastical, Evie’s work explores the blurry boundary between reality and the extraordinary. Whether writing about forbidden love, supernatural powers, or ancient secrets, she invites readers to escape into realms where magic and darkness intertwine, offering stories that are as rich in mystery as they are in romance.

Her fascination with otherworldly realms started long before she picked up a pen. From childhood, she was captivated by the stories of heroes and heroines, adventures that transcended time and place, and the allure of a universe brimming with magic and danger. These early influences shaped her voice, one that blends a lyrical quality with the suspense and tension of darker fantasy.

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In her Castles of the Eyrie series, Evie takes readers on a journey into a world of opulent castles, fated love, and powerful magic. The first book, Scarlight, introduces readers to a mystical world where beauty hides treachery, and the line between love and betrayal is impossibly thin. The series continues to explore the themes of destiny, identity, and transformation, where magic is not just a tool, but a force that shapes everything.

Evie’s Godkissed Bride series delves even deeper into the forbidden. With an enticing mix of romance and mystery, her stories resonate with those who love a good tale of dark secrets and even darker desires. Each novel is an invitation to step beyond the veil, where enchantment and danger are just a heartbeat away.

In addition to her series work, Evie has begun to explore new realms in her Fae of Manhattan series, bringing the mystical into the pulse of city life. These stories add yet another layer to her growing body of work, showcasing her ability to seamlessly merge the fantastical with the familiar.

What sets Evie apart in the crowded world of fantasy is her ability to create worlds that are not only magical but deeply emotional. Her characters are more than just figures in a story; they are complex individuals whose struggles with love, power, and their own identities mirror the struggles we all face. Through her work, she reminds readers that even in the most fantastical worlds, the heart remains the most powerful force.

When Evie isn’t writing, she’s likely reading, exploring old bookshelves for inspiration, or dreaming up her next great adventure. As she continues to build her ever-expanding literary universe, she invites readers to come along for the ride—whether through the shadows of a magical forest or the glimmering halls of a castle. For Evie, the journey is just as important as the destination, and there’s always more waiting just beyond the horizon.

The Godkissed Bride

In a world where fate is written in the stars, love and power intertwine in ways that defy the ordinary. The Godkissed Bride series by Evie Marceau invites readers into a universe of forbidden romance, hidden secrets, and magic that pulses beneath the surface of reality.

At the heart of the series is a group of women who bear a rare and ancient blessing—marked by the gods themselves. These women, known as the Godkissed, are not just destined for greatness; they are bound to unravel secrets that could alter the course of everything they know. Each bride's journey is filled with passion, danger, and choices that blur the lines between loyalty and betrayal.

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The series combines sweeping fantasy with intimate emotional stakes. From breathtaking settings steeped in history to complex characters driven by desires both dark and deep, Marceau crafts a world where the stakes are high and every relationship is tested by the raw power of magic and the intricacies of the human heart.

In the first installment, readers are introduced to a heroine whose life is irrevocably changed by a fateful kiss—one that marks her as a bride chosen by gods and forces her to confront a destiny that has been hidden from her for centuries. As her story unfolds, secrets begin to surface, alliances shift, and the line between love and obsession becomes dangerously thin.

What sets The Godkissed Bride apart is Marceau’s unique ability to blend the fantastical with the profoundly emotional. The world-building is immersive, the characters are layered with depth, and the plot pulses with a mix of mystery, magic, and romance that will keep readers turning the pages long into the night. Whether it’s a heart-pounding chase across mystical landscapes or a quiet moment of forbidden love, every moment in the series feels rich with tension and yearning.

For readers who crave romance laced with magic and stories that delve into the dark heart of desire, The Godkissed Bride series is an enchanting journey that will linger long after the final page. It’s not just a tale of love and power; it’s a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful forces are those that come from within.


The Godkissed Bride consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

White Horse Black Nights (The Godkissed Bride #1)
★ 9.00 / 1
Silver Wings Golden Games (The Godkissed Bride #2)
⧗ 8.34 / 3
Steel Heart Iron Claws: A Dark Forbidden Fantasy (The Godkissed Bride #3)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Cold Stars Midnight Glow: A Dark Forbidden Fantasy (The Godkissed Bride #4)
⧗ 9.34 / 3
The Godkissed Bride Book 5 (The Godkissed Bride #5)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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