In the shadowed land of the Dark Elves, a hero must risk losing everything… Prince Brannilon Luthinor and his mortal bride, Mara Geary, have survived the war against the Void. But returning to the Hawthorne Court brings a treacherous new fight. While Bran leaves the court to hunt down the cunning remnants of their enemy, Mara is left alone to navigate the poisonous politics of Elfhame-and a rising threat to the throne. While Mara struggles to master her growing magic and the depth of her feelings for her enigmatic husband, the shadows around them deepen. Treacherous schemes threaten to tear their fragile alliance apart. To save Elfhame, Bran and Mara must learn to trust their magical bond and each other-before both of their worlds collapse into darkness. ✓ YA / Crossover Fantasy Romance ✓ Dark Elf Royalty ✓ Married Couple Dynamic / Fated Mates ✓ Royal Court Intrigue and Politics ✓ Mortal Heroine x Immortal Warrior ✓ High-Stakes Fantasy Quest ✓ Reluctant Allies to True Partners From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, a richly-imagined fantasy romance uniting an adventurous young woman and a fearsome Dark Elf warrior, in a magical tale full of love and adventure.
- • Heat Level: Clean / Mild steam (romantic angst and atmospheric tension) - • Vibes: Atmospheric, high-stakes, angsty, magical - • Setting: The dangerous courts and shadowed frontiers of Elfhame - • Trope Tags: Court politics, hidden power, dark elf hero, married lovers - • Ending: Book 2 in a completed series (Ends on a strong HFN leading into the conclusion) Perfect for fans of: Tara Grayce, Sylvia Mercedes, and Juliet Marillier
