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A rebellious princess. A cursed rogue. A forbidden love that will bring a kingdom to its knees. As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two things: sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs. When her uncle holds the life of her deathly-ill father over her head, reluctantly, Elise puts her fate into the hands of Legion Grey, the handsome and mysterious dowry negotiator. He may be arrogant and infuriating, but soon Legion incites a blistering, forbidden passion she can't ignore. As their attraction grows, so do the dangers: attacks from black-eyed people, a cursed enemy who is more beast than man, and rumors of fae returning for the crown they believe was stolen from them long ago. After a bloody coup upends the kingdom, Elise flees with Legion, but nothing is as it seems. The man she allowed into her heart reveals his own secret plans with the return of magic-and he has every intention of using Elise to see them through. With war between magic and mortal on the horizon, Elise must pick a side to protect her kingdom. Does she stand with her people who stole the throne? Or with a man who lied his way into her heart and whose secret past could bring her destruction? Filled with luscious world building, banter-filled romance, and epic battles, this first book in the Broken Kingdoms series is part Viking, part Beauty and the Beast. One-click to start reading today. *Author Note* Be prepared, these fairy tale retellings might begin as a slow burn romance, but the series progresses with the spice and steam. Book 1 is not the standard for the heat of the romance and I hope, if that's your jam, you'll come along and blush with these sexy Vikings and fae for the long-haul.
A rebellious princess and a cursed rogue ignite a forbidden passion that threatens to shatter a kingdom. Princess Elise Lysander, more interested in gambling dens than advantageous marriages, is blackmailed by her uncle into accepting the help of Legion Grey, a handsome but infuriating negotiator. As their attraction deepens, so do the dangers surrounding the kingdom, including attacks from shadowy figures and rumors of fae seeking to reclaim their stolen crown. Elise flees with Legion after a bloody coup, only to discover his hidden agenda and the true extent of his plans involving the return of magic, forcing her to choose sides in an impending war.
This novel is presented as the first book in the Broken Kingdoms series, blending fairy tale retellings with Viking and Beauty and the Beast influences. The author notes that while the romance begins as a slow burn, the series is intended to develop significant heat and steam. The narrative promises luscious world-building, banter-filled romance, and epic battles, setting the stage for a conflict between magic and mortals. The premise suggests a story focused on political intrigue, forbidden love, and high-stakes action.
Page Count:
360
Publication Date:
2022-07-30
Publisher:
Victorious
ISBN-13:
9798986668208
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