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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

Someone had pulled out Iris's remains from the cauldron, allowing everyone to see the supposed High Lady of Aisgarth. Her flesh had been burned, bones protruding from places they shouldn't be, while blood seeped uncontrollably from her body. Iris's neck was broken, and blood came from her eyes.

Her dead body was placed on the ground, and Ricci took a step forward, her eyes shining with tears. She fell on her knees and scooped Iris's limp and broken body, cradling her lady to her chest.

Her tears fell onto the bloodied clothes Iris was wearing. It surprisingly remained intact and wasn't destroyed by the dark liquid inside the cauldron. They never imagined this would greet them upon finding Iris after weeks of separation.

Ricci's shuddering sobs broke as she rocked Iris, holding her head with gentleness. Her eyes met with Amelia's, and something within Amelia snapped upon seeing Iris up close. Her mind refused to believe what she was seeing.

Lady Demon Knight (1)