Promise of Darkness
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Author Description
The start of an epic fantasy romance with a fairy tale twist! Princess. Tribute. Sacrifice. Is she the one prophesied to unite two warring Fae courts? Or the one bound to destroy them? In a realm ruled by magic, the ruthless Queen of Thorns is determined to destroy her nemesis, the cursed Prince of Evernight. With war brewing between the bitter enemies, the prince forces Queen Adaia to uphold an ancient treaty: she will send one of her daughters to his court as a political hostage for three months. The queen insists it’s the perfect opportunity for Princess Iskvien to end the war before it begins. But one look into Thiago’s smoldering eyes and Vi knows she’s no assassin. The more secrets she uncovers about the prince and his court, the more she begins to question her mother’s motives. Who is the true enemy? The dark prince who threatens her heart? Or the ruthless queen who will stop at nothing to destroy him? And when the curse threatens to shatter both courts, is her heart strong enough to break it? Join USA Today bestselling author, Bec McMaster, on a seductive journey through a mythic land, with a wicked prince who holds a thousand secrets, a princess determined to uncover the truth, and an evil queen who threatens to tear them apart. Download this epic fantasy romance filled with magic and a breathtaking fairy tale twist today! The Dark Court Rising series: - Fantasy Romance - Paranormal Romance - Fae Romance - Kings and Queens - Fairytale Romance - Action Adventure
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
Princess Iskvien is sent as a political hostage to the court of her kingdom's sworn enemy, the cursed Prince of Evernight, to end a brewing war. The ruthless Queen of Thorns, Iskvien's mother, believes this is an opportunity for her daughter to assassinate the prince and secure victory. However, Iskvien finds herself drawn to Prince Thiago, uncovering secrets about his court and questioning her mother's true intentions. She must navigate a world of magic and deception, torn between the prince who captivates her and the queen who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, all while a dangerous curse threatens to consume both their realms.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Princess Iskvien is dispatched to the enemy court as a political hostage.
- The story features a conflict between two warring Fae courts: the Queen of Thorns and the Prince of Evernight.
- Princess Iskvien is prophesied to either unite or destroy the warring Fae courts.
- The narrative explores themes of political intrigue, forbidden romance, and hidden motives.
- A central plot point involves a curse that threatens both Fae courts.
- The protagonist is torn between her duty, her growing feelings for the prince, and her mother's manipulative agenda.
- The story is set in a magical realm with a fairy tale twist.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a classic enemies-to-lovers trope within a high-stakes fantasy world, suggesting a narrative rich with political maneuvering and romantic tension. The inclusion of a prophecy and a dangerous curse indicates a plot designed to keep readers engaged with escalating conflict and mystery. The author's background as a USA Today bestselling author implies a level of established readership and a focus on delivering a compelling, seductive story. The blend of fairy tale elements with Fae romance points to a story that aims for both epic scope and intimate emotional stakes.
Page Count:
422
Publication Date:
2019-09-17
Publisher:
Bec McMaster
ISBN-10:
1925491358
ISBN-13:
9781925491357
Action
Romance
Adventure
Fantasy
Paranormal Romance
Action Adventure
