A Deal with the Shadow King
A dark bet between kings…
My father sold me out to the Shadow King. He made a reckless deal to save my mother, and I must pay the price, forced to live in Faerie with king Damian and his sinful court.
Now, I must learn to protect myself from the nightmares, dreams, and fantasies that govern this mysterious land.
I shall not flee.
I shall not give in.
I shall endure.
If I don’t, my kingdom will fall.
The shadow court is in ruins, and its king, too…
Nothing will get in the way of my duty, not even a witty, flawless beauty like Penelope Darcy.
The rules of the curse are simple.
1. We never take off our masks.
2. We avoid unnecessary contact with the High Fae.
3. We don’t keep secrets from each other.
For her, I'd break all three.
But I’ve got to win that wretched bet, even if I have to chop that princess into little pieces and feast on what’s left of her soul to achieve it.
This book is a full-length fantasy romance with a happy ending, and though it's part of a series, it stands alone.
Beauty and the Beast and Hades and Persephone collide in this enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity fantasy romance. Sprinkles of grumpy-sunshine thrown in. The mysterious Shadow King is hot as sin, and the secrets of his world will bring any mortals to their knees. Slow-burn. 18+.
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Anya J Cosgrove
Anya J. Cosgrove’s worlds are steeped in mystery, magic, and the undeniable pull of forbidden love. With a passion for storytelling as vibrant as the characters she creates, Anya transports readers into realms where supernatural creatures roam, and romance is as dangerous as it is irresistible.
Born and raised in Québec, Anya's early life was a blend of science and storytelling. By day, she’s a veterinarian, working to heal the creatures of this world, while by night, she crafts tales about the fantastical creatures that inhabit the worlds of her imagination. This duality of life—both grounded in the reality of caring for animals and fueled by the fantastical—shapes the authenticity and depth of her stories.
Curse of the Fae
Step into a world where the boundaries between the mortal realm and the fae courts are as thin as a whispered promise. Curse of the Fae is a dark and intoxicating series where magic, betrayal, and forbidden love intertwine, each story deeper and more dangerous than the last.
From the moment you enter the realm of the Shadow King, you’re drawn into a web of intrigue, where power isn’t just a possession—it’s a dangerous, seductive force. In A Deal with the Shadow King, Penelope Darcy is thrust into a world she doesn’t understand, caught between mortal desire and the shadowy power of a king who holds her fate in his hands. Their relationship is one of intense longing and painful secrets, where every choice could either save or shatter them.
Curse of the Fae consists of five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
