Once Written in Gilded Blood
From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes the stunning conclusion of her delicious arranged-marriage romantasy duology.
The war was supposed to end with their wedding.
Alira made her choice. She married the Blood Knight to end the war that had ravaged their kingdoms only to fall irrevocably in love with her once-sworn enemy. Now, living in Devicit as his wife, she is determined to prove that peace between demigods and demons is possible.
But something beneath the surface of their paradise feels wrong.
The veil protecting the demon kingdom shimmers with secrets. The gods are restless. And beyond the veil, old enemies have not laid down their swords.
Kalel would burn the world down to protect his bride, but the past he buried in blood refuses to stay silent. As suspicion creeps into their marriage and the threat of war closes in on Devicit, Alira and Kalel find themselves caught between devotion and doubt―between the kingdoms they were born to defend and the love they chose for themselves.
Together, they must confront the truths that could shatter everything they've built. Because peace is never freely given. And the gods are not finished with them yet.
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K.M. Moronova
K. M. Moronova has quickly carved out a space in the world of dark fantasy and romantic suspense, where every page feels like stepping into a storm, equal parts danger, beauty, and aching vulnerability. Her stories linger on the edge of shadow and desire, balancing gothic atmospheres with intimate human struggles. Readers often describe her books as haunting yet tender, the kind you carry long after closing the final chapter.
Raised in Montana, Moronova’s roots in wide open landscapes and quiet forests inform the mood of her writing. She often shares glimpses of her process, long walks with her dogs, tea steaming beside her notes, afternoons spent pressing flowers in her garden, all of which quietly find their way into her worlds. In her novels, love is rarely simple, morality is never clear, and characters are allowed to be both broken and brave.
Cruel Fates
Duet.
Cruel Fates consists of one book 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.
