For fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Deal with the Elf King, this arranged marriage romance about a human princess forced to wed a dark and desperate Shadow King will surely entice you!
A shunned princess. A reluctant king.
A marriage that could save both their kingdoms . . . but destroy their hearts.
Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.
When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice.
Though not eager to take a human bride, King Vor is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement.
So why can't he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?
When disaster strikes and the marriage alliance is compromised, Faraine suddenly finds herself forced to take her sister's place . . . regardless of her new husband's desires. Can she find a place at Vor's side as his queen? Or is his heart forever closed to the woman who deceived him so cruelly?
Passionate and alluring, Bride of the Shadow King is an arranged marriage tale with dual point-of-view (his and hers). It's perfect for fantasy fans looking for a touch of spice to go with the sweet in their next swoony, slow-burn romance.
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Ah-May-Zing!
I cannot believe I haven't read any of Sylvia Mercedes's books before this one. You better believe I will complete this series and look into some of her other work.
King Vor and Princess Faraine's story grabbed me right from the start. I couldn't get enough of the Troldefolk and Humans coming together to arrange a marriage, hoping to strengthen both armies to battle against the evil forces attacking them. The battles we witness on the page and the ones we hear about cause a chain of reactions that can severely damage the arrangement and lives. It will leave you on the edge of your seat, holding your breath in anticipation of what is to come next.
This story reminded me of Lord of the Rings, with Middle Earth. King Vor and his people live in a Subturain environment lit by the light of gemstones. It is a similar gemstone to the one Faraine wears. Is that a coincidence, or did the Gods know what they were doing when handing out their God gifts?
I recommend this book to readers who enjoy Romantasy Reads, Paranormal Romances, Arranged Marriage Romances, Royalty Romances, Interspecies Romances, or Slow-Burn Romances.
Happy Reading!!!
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books**
About the Author
Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and a menagerie of rescue cats and dogs. When she's not writing, she's. . . okay, let's be honest. When she's not writing, she's running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels.But mostly, she's writing.
You can visit her online at www.sylviamercedesbooks.com and learn about her 20-plus bestselling romantasy novels.
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