Enemies to Lovers
A Deal with the Shadow King: Curse of the Fae, Book 1
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Sold to the Shadow King by her own father, a spirited princess finds herself thrust into the treacherous, mirror-filled realm of Faerie. To protect her kingdom from ruin, she must navigate a world of shifting illusions, dark magic, and dangerous secrets. Her survival depends on strictly adhering to the king’s rules, but as her own magic begins to manifest, the shadows of the court draw her in, threatening to consume her resolve. The Shadow King is equally bound by the weight of a devastating curse that leaves his court in ruins. Though he is hungry for his new captive, he must keep her at arm's length to protect his kingdom and hide his own shattering secrets. What begins as a cold, forced arrangement soon ignites into a volatile power struggle between two people who are determined to resist their growing mutual attraction. Blending the classic allure of *Beauty and the Beast* with the dark intensity of *Hades and Persephone*, this enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romance is a slow-burn journey through a high-stakes fantasy world. Featuring complex world-building and a gripping dual-POV narrative, the story forces both characters to decide if their duty is worth the price of their hearts.
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02 4.2 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(1,961) Book 1 of 5: Curse of the Fae Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions A spirited princess. A cursed king. A forbidden love that could ruin or save them both. My father sold me to the Shadow King. Faerie is a completely different world than the one I'm used to. Winged creatures fly in and out of mirrors, and fantastical gardens conceal treacherous illusions. Shadows draw me in a little more for each day my magic grows, but I can't afford to let my guard down. To survive, I must play by the king's rules and protect myself from the nightmares, dreams, and fantasies that govern his seductive realm. Most of all, I must resist him. If I don't, my kingdom will fall. Nothing will get in the way of my duty, not even a witty beauty like Penelope Darcy. The Shadow Court is in ruins. The rules of the curse are simple—they draw our enemies away and keep us safe. She can't know my secret. But I'm hungry for her. This novel is a full-length romantasy with a happy ending for our main couple. It's part of an interconnected series with a story arc spanning across multiple books, but each book will feature a different romance and a new couple. Beauty and the Beast and Hades and Persephone collide in this enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, slow-burn romance perfect for fans of ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and The Ever King. This MF series is perfect if you love feisty, magic heroines; morally gray, broody heroes; curses and secrets; and dual POVs. For mature listeners. ) ©2024 Anya J. Cosgrove (P)2025 Podium Audio Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 5 Curse of the Fae 2. Listening Length 13 hours and 14 minutes 3. Author Anya J. Cosgrove 4. Narrator Lilly Drake, see all) 5. Publication date March 11, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Podium Audio 8. ASIN B0DY1VGJQS 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Deal-Shadow-King-Curse-Book/dp/B0DY1VGJQS/ref=sr1503?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4qFLTgKQRyJZwl44igivatshM3FkAP87CIgllx9KGZeszWNaE7Dmog00RZvqG6yP5y1dXV4rIvDuoATqGQcWbO4rvEi4yOhcGzv-D5IGTjUfAD7Qe8qWv9BkyFotUk1CbaeQArwQ4HEO0yoOLPZrBHS8EzOZYiLwoRcBCzwzqOq5UPFSYhc0GJq3MMTVnEOyYMDpBKsnNoWeqJ41rfhrzrOpT1xpthlJPz13-E.zPHt2rOQdgivhwpL8JQD1Bdp5b880Uiq2Ve3NWRyJcs&dibtag=se&qid=1780246121&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 38: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 46 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKTYM1DK/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=v2KMvuUOwCaBi3kU&pdrdw=47RLN&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=38W1F2P2KDWJYHRTBFNK&pdrdwg=DoXrR&pdrdr=4c909f5b-5238-444f-be3e-3dcec4f2af29) A Crown of Tears and Treason: The Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows, Book 1 A Crown of Tears and Treason: The Curse of Silver Secrets and Cru… Vera Raye 2,037 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.61 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8JL91XP/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=v2KMvuUOwCaBi3kU&pdrdw=47RLN&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=38W1F2P2KDWJYHRTBFNK&pdrdwg=DoXrR&pdrdr=4c909f5b-5238-444f-be3e-3dcec4f2af29) Fated to the Wolf Prince: The Hunted Omegas, Book 1 Fated to the Wolf Prince: The Hunted Omegas, Book 1 April L. Moon 27,301 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.87 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN1PLQ2T/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=v2KMvuUOwCaBi3kU&pdrdw=47RLN&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=38W1F2P2KDWJYHRTBFNK&pdrdwg=DoXrR&pdrdr=4c909f5b-5238-444f-be3e-3dcec4f2af29) Marked by the Moon: Bound by the Veil, Book 1 Marked by the Moon: Bound by the Veil, Book 1 Helen Scott 2,596 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.05 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGCMKRKJ/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=v2KMvuUOwCaBi3kU&pdrdw=47RLN&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=38W1F2P2KDWJYHRTBFNK&pdrdwg=DoXrR&pdrdr=4c909f5b-5238-444f-be3e-3dcec4f2af29) A Kiss of Iron: Shadows of the Tenebris Court, Book 1 A Kiss of Iron: Shadows of the Tenebris Court, Book 1 Clare Sager 10,043 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$26.05 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT93SWXP/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&pl
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