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Synopsis
I was under the Dusk King’s protection… until the Night Court proved it meant nothing. Kai left me behind in his perfectly guarded castle safe, contained, and more alone than ever. Then I woke up bound, trapped, and deep in Night Court territory. They didn’t ask questions. They didn’t make threats. They already knew what they wanted from me. I wasn’t a prisoner. I was a sacrifice. Too bad for them… I don’t break that easily. I escaped. And when Kai found me, something between us had changed. The way he looked at me like I was his to protect. The way my body reacted like it already knew him. Like whatever was pulling us together wasn’t something either of us could stop. Now we’re racing back to the Dusk Court with enemies closing in, secrets unraveling, and a bond neither of us is ready to face because the moon is breaking. Whatever is coming with it won’t just destroy kingdoms… It will destroy us. Read this fated mate, dark romance with a sassy Southern heroine and a vicious stoic king who killed for his throne and will kill for her. Perfect for readers who love touch her and die, grumpy sunshine, who did this to you, found family, and antagonists to lovers.
The Steel of the Wicked Heart: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult dark fantasy romance with explicit sexual content, strong violence including kidnapping and imprisonment, and mature power dynamics between fated mates. Features a possessive fae king and life-threatening court politics.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, very steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the intense fated mate romance between a captive heroine and a deadly fae king racing against an apocalyptic threat.