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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 it was Iris's turn to enter the ring, murmurs could be heard from the crowd as no one stepped up to face her as her opponent. Iris raised a brow in question to Lord Kieran, but there was no indication that he would do anything to resolve the issue.

Just when everyone thought that no one was brave enough for the future Lady of Aisgarth, Liliana stepped up to the stage, joining Iris.

"Don't hold back against me, Lady Iris. You may use your magic if you'd like to, but don't expect me to go easy on you." Liliana said, checking the wooden sword passed to her by one of the soldiers.

Iris's jaws hardened, but didn't utter a word in response. She eyed Lord Kieran for his permission and he nodded his consent for her to utilize her magic in this fight.

She wasn't sure what Liliana thought of her, but there was no doubt that she was nothing like the soft-spoken Ricci, whom Iris had easily befriended.

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