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Book 1 of the Brides of Darkness Series

For hundreds of years, Calaren Town had been offering virgin maidens to fulfill their part on the treaty they made with the Court of Shadows to keep their small town under their protection. To be chosen meant death to the townsfolk, as there was no turning back to becoming a human again.

Upon realizing that her younger sister was chosen as one of the maidens to be sacrificed by their impoverished town to the thirteen demon lords who once ruled their land, Iris Scarborough volunteered to take her place instead to save her.

There was nothing exceptional about Iris, except for the secret she was keeping from everyone. However, even before she was taken away, Iris had already caught the eye of one of the demon lords.

Rumors say that Lord Kieran Fleurnoir was the personification of death. His mere presence was enough to suck the life essence out of those around him. He was also known to be one of the strongest demons of all time, who possesses extremely dangerous and powerful magic.

Taken to Asnar, a place filled with magical beings and monsters, Iris found herself enthralled and captivated not only by the place and its residents, but also by the cold and enigmatic demon lord, Lord Kieran.

Once there, Iris realized that Asnar and Lord Kieran himself were different from what humans thought them to be.

Loosely based on the tales of ‘Hades and Persephone’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

Tags: Faeries, Elves, Demons, Magi, Dragons, Saints, Undead, Nymphs, Female Protagonist, Kingdoms, and Empires.

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Brides of Darkness Series
1. Bride of the Demon Lord  
2. Bound to the Unseelie King 
3. Mated to the Dark Lord 
4. The Vampire Queen's Pet 
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Bride of the Demon Lord

When night came, Iris sat next to her bodyguard while the soldiers settled in the camp they had set up that afternoon. The horses were tied nearby and the dark tents were set up. Large foldable tables form a line as the soldiers come and go to get their share of food.

She noticed that it was warmer here in Burheim Plains compared to Lord Kieran's castle and Greydale Town. Iris also didn't fail to notice that the soldiers were throwing curious gazes their way, whispering to each other as they passed.

"They don't like me being here, do they?" She frowned.

"No, it's not like that, Lady Iris." Ricci was quick to answer. "They just don't know how to act around you. The news of you being bound to Lord Kieran has just started to spread around. Soon, many would recognize you as his mate and their future Lady." The red-haired fae explained.

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