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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

"She'll be fine." He reassured Iris's friends, "I can heal her physical wounds, but the emotional distress the punishment has caused may take time to heal."

Amelia and Chrysanthe nodded, grateful for Killian's abilities but understanding that some wounds run deeper than the physical. And for Iris to receive that kind of divine punishment for the next 500 years was a heavy burden. They knew that even with Killian's healing powers, it would take time for Iri to overcome the effects of the punishment she had to endure.

"I'll stay with her for a while. You may retire for the night," Killian offered, sensing their concern. "Make use of this time to consider what I asked you later. We don't have much time as the war is about to start."

Amelia and Chrysanthe shared a knowing look and nodded. They silently slipped out of the room, leaving their best friend in Killian's care.

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