Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart, #1)

Evangeline Fox believes in true love until she discovers the man she intends to marry is set to wed another. Desperate to stop the ceremony, she strikes a deal with the Prince of Hearts, a lethal and immortal Fate known as Jacks. In exchange for his supernatural intervention, Jacks demands three kisses from Evangeline, to be delivered to recipients of his choosing at a time that serves his private agenda. This bargain pulls Evangeline into the North, a land of ancient curses and forgotten magic, where the Prince of Hearts uses her as a pawn in a dangerous game to reclaim a lost power.

Readers of whimsical fantasy and high-stakes romance choose this book for its atmospheric world-building and the tension of an unpredictable magical contract. It appeals to those who enjoy the dynamic between a hopeful protagonist and a morally grey antagonist. The reader leaves with a detailed understanding of the North’s folklore and the realization that fairy tales often exact a heavy price. This narrative provides a foundation for a larger series centered on the consequences of trusting a deity with a broken heart.