Princess Isolde of Lara agrees to marry Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, the Blood King, to prevent his vampire army from destroying her kingdom. Her father tasks her with a secret objective: find the king’s weakness and kill him. Upon entering the vampire court of Revelle, Isolde discovers that Adrian is not the mindless monster of legend but a man who claims they have been lovers in past lives. She must navigate a dangerous political landscape while resisting an intense physical attraction to her sworn enemy.
This fantasy romance serves readers who enjoy high-stakes political intrigue paired with explicit romantic tension. Those interested in the enemies-to-lovers trope will find a story focused on shifting loyalties and the internal conflict between duty and desire. The reader walks away with a narrative centered on agency within an arranged marriage and the discovery of hidden magical histories. It appeals to a mature audience looking for world-building that balances dark folklore with a fast-paced plot based on the dynamics of power and possession.
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
