The Fae King's Cursed Bride. A Shifter Romantasy of a Blood Bargain, a Dragon Bond, and the Magic That Could Unmake the World

Paranormal Romance - slow burn romance, happily ever after, swoony romance reads. A disgraced flame mage. A cynical spy from the rival Court of Ruin. One desperate alliance to save a dying brother, and a fire that could either destroy them-or bind them forever. When the Veil Between Worlds tears open, spilling shadow-beasts into the mortal realm, Lyra Emberfall knows her brother's only hope lies in the forbidden magic of the enemy court.
But to get it, she must bargain with the one man she trusted once before-and who shattered her. Kaelen Vayne, the spy who betrayed her family, now offers a deal: his knowledge of the Court of Ruin's secrets in exchange for her flame. The catch? They must journey together through the Veil, where every step could be their last, and where old wounds burn hotter than any spell. Lyra's brother has only weeks left.
The cure is locked in a dragon's vault, guarded by a vow older than the courts themselves. But Kaelen has his own agenda-and his own ghosts, including a sister he couldn't save. As they navigate treacherous politics, blood-soaked rituals, and the relentless pull of a bond neither can deny, Lyra faces an impossible choice: trust the man who broke her, or let her brother die. The fire that destroyed her family once now threatens to consume her heart.
Yet in the heart of the Veil, where shadows whisper and flames dance, a dragon's vow might be the only thing that can save them all-if they don't kill each other first. This is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romantasy where a cynical spy and a scarred mage must decide if love is worth the risk of annihilation. For fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Carissa Broadbent, this is the first book in the Court of Elemental Twilight series.
If you love a morally gray hero who lies as easily as he breathes, a fierce heroine who refuses to break, and a world where the Veil Between Worlds hides both monsters and miracles, step into the flame. The series continues with A Court of Shadow and Storm, where new alliances and ancient betrayals collide. Read on for a taste of the next chapter: as Lyra and Kaelen emerge from the Veil, they find the courts in chaos, a missing heir, and a prophecy that could unravel everything they've fought for.
The flame mage and the spy must now stand together-or watch their world burn. Perfect for readers who love **Harley Laroux** and **Liv Zander**.