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- ISBN 9780008694289
- Weight: 810g
- Dimensions: 159 x 240mm
- Publication Date: 23 Oct 2025
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Fae magic, enemies-to-lovers rivalry, and political intrigue combine in this steamy romantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport.
HE'LL TAKE HER CROWN. SHE'LL HAVE HIS HEART.
'All the romantasy-loving folks, listen up — this is your next favourite book! An immersive world, knife-to-throat enemies to lovers, morally grey characters … An instant romantasy classic!' Katee Robert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
'Malachi and Kadeesha were the ultimate power couple, who I would die for, and the heat — oh my, the HEAT — was off the charts … everyone needs to read this.” Nisha J Tuli, international bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen
Bound by fate and duty, Princess Kadeesha has no choice but to become the Hyperion High King’s bride instead of the great warrior she knows she can be. But first, she spends one last night of freedom in the arms of an intoxicating stranger.
Unfortunately, Malachi is no stranger. Kadeesha’s husband-to-be decimated the Apollyon Court, and, as its new king, Malachi wants his pound of flesh. When his assassination attempt at her wedding fails, he kidnaps Kadeesha amid the chaos.
But she’s done being a pawn for powerful men. Kadeesha makes a deal with Malachi: she’ll play the part of his lover to lure the jealous Hyperion King to his death and, in return, Malachi will spare her people from the carnage he has planned for his enemies.
To save her court, Kadeesha must navigate a deadly world of fae politics and her growing feelings for Malachi. Though her hatred for him burns bright, it pales in comparison to the fiery attraction each touch between them ignites.
N. E. Davenport is the science fiction/fantasy author of The Blood Trials and its sequel, The Blood Gift. She attended the University of Southern California and studied biological sciences and theatre arts. She also has an M.A. in secondary education. She teaches English and biology to amazing students. When she isn't writing, she enjoys vacationing with her family, skiing, and being a huge foodie. She's an advocate for diverse perspectives and protagonists in literature. You can find her on Twitter or on Instagram, where she talks about bingeworthy TV, killer movies, and great books. She lives in Texas with her husband and kids.
