A Court of Thorns and Vows: Marry the dark prince or watch her world burn but his secrets are deadlier than war

One mortal life to save thousands. A dark prince cursed by his own court. A marriage bound in blood—and secrets.

Lady Elara Vance understands the brutal arithmetic of war. When the terrifying fae Court of Ashes offers her homeland a century of peace in exchange for a mortal bride, she willingly trades her future for her people's survival. She expects to be the captive of a monster.

Instead, she finds Prince Kael.

Feared as the dark heir and a ruthless general, Kael is secretly a prisoner in his own home—bound by a magical crown of thorns and forced to act as the weapon of his cruel father, the Ash King. Their blood-oath marriage is designed as a simple political treaty, but in a court where every smile hides a blade, survival requires more than just a piece of paper.

Thrust into a labyrinth of fae politics, invisible magic, and deadly court intrigue, Elara must quickly learn how to play a game where mortal lives are disposable. But as the mystical bond between her and Kael deepens, she uncovers a terrifying reality: their connection is the only key to Kael’s freedom. If he challenges his father and falls, the ancient magic of their bond will claim her life, too.

Surrounded by spies and shadowed by betrayal, Elara and Kael must forge a dangerous alliance to overthrow the Ash King. In a realm built entirely on lies, the deadliest risk of all might just be falling for the prince she was supposed to hate.

A gripping fantasy romance packed with court intrigue, dangerous magic, and a swoon-worthy enemies-to-lovers slow burn. Perfect for listeners who love fierce, strategic heroines and morally grey princes fighting for their freedom.

© 2026 Heatwave Books (Lydbog): 9780466112042

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Lydbog: 29. maj 2026