Bluebeard's Bride

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She ran from one monster...straight into the arms of another. When Alia traded her future for her sister's freedom, she knew exactly what awaited her-a murderous husband with a trail of vanished wives. Upon discovering a hidden lamp, she makes a desperate wish to save her life, not knowing that genie magic always comes with a cruel twist. Alia is hurled halfway across the world and straight into the clutches of Zafir, a villainous vizier with ambitions of his own. Now Alia is trapped in a foreign kingdom, her sister is in more danger than ever, and the murderous husband she fled is hunting for her. So Alia strikes a dangerous bargain with the one man she absolutely should not trust. The problem is...an overdose on a highly illegal love potion leaves them questioning which feelings are real and which are not. With her sister out of reach and a villain chained to her side, how is she supposed to save anyone, least of all herself? Bluebeard's Bride is a standalone no-spice fantasy romance packed with villain vibes, sharp-tongued banter, forced proximity, and love potion shenanigans perfect for fans who love their fairy tales clever, edgy, and delightfully unhinged. Tropes in Bluebeard's Bride: Hate at First Sight Enemies to Lovers Overdosing on Love Potion Handcuffed Together Only One Bed Kissing Lessons with the Villain Snarky Banter

Is Bluebeard's Bride appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This fairy tale retelling contains references to murder and past violence (Bluebeard's murdered wives), forced marriage, captivity, and a love potion creating dubious consent situations. Romance is closed-door with kissing scenes only.

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