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Perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain, but darker and spicier. In this riotously funny dark romantasy, a conflicted villain and his unstoppable bride form the realm's most chaotic alliance. "What's mine, stays mine." Step One: Kidnap someone cute. Step Two: Force her into marriage. Step Three: Try not to get feelings. When Dark Lord Kazimir Blackrose kidnaps Lady Arabella for a forced marriage, he expects an obedient, trembling bride. What he gets is a knife to the throat and a furious woman with her own terms. He may need her heroic bloodline to achieve ultimate dominion, but she's not about to make this easy for him. Arabella has already survived her father's tower prison and a lifetime of being treated like property. Being abducted by the realm's most notorious villain is just another Tuesday. If she must be married to the infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) Dark Lord, she'll do it on her terms: freedom within his fortress, hands strictly to himself, and complete honesty about his plans. But when his plans go awry, Kazimir faces his most terrifying challenge yet. He must actually date his own wife. Between magical training sessions, playing golf with the eyeballs of his enemies, and aphrodisiac dinners gone spectacularly wrong, his villainous seduction plans are failing at every turn. As they navigate magical explosions and jealous exes, they discover a far more terrifying prospect than war or magical catastrophe: They might actually be falling for each other. This dark and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love: A morally gray antihero (who stays that way) A strong heroine who embraces her dark side (she doesn't need rescuing, thanks) Touch her and die Hilarious, wicked banter and sizzling spice One bed/forced proximity Kidnapped bride/forced marriage Dark humor
When the Dark Lord kidnaps his intended bride, he expects a victim, but finds a formidable partner who demands control of their forced union. Dark Lord Kazimir Blackrose intends to use Lady Arabella's heroic bloodline for his own dominion, initiating their union through abduction and a forced marriage. However, Arabella, a survivor of her own harsh upbringing, refuses to be a passive pawn, immediately asserting her terms: freedom within his fortress, his physical distance, and complete transparency regarding his plans. As Kazimir's schemes unravel and external threats emerge, he finds himself navigating the unexpected territory of courtship with his formidable wife, a challenge far more daunting than any war.
The premise sets up a dark romantasy with a strong emphasis on humor and spice, appealing to readers who enjoy morally gray characters and unconventional relationships. The description highlights a dynamic between a conflicted villain and a formidable heroine, suggesting a narrative rich in witty banter and escalating romantic tension. The inclusion of tropes like forced marriage and 'one bed' indicates a focus on intense character interaction and plot development driven by their evolving dynamic. This blend of dark themes with comedic elements points to a story that balances high stakes with lighthearted, albeit wicked, exchanges.
Page Count:
532
Publication Date:
2025-05-24
Publisher:
Wild Ink Publishing
ISBN-13:
9798988218937
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