Blooms of Darkness
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A Court of Thorns and Roses' meets 'The Bachelorette' in this new, exciting fantasy romance!
Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They’re willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too.
The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he’s enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne.
Eight fae will fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn, who arrived out of nowhere and appears to have far more abilities than he should. In truth, all I’ve ever wanted is for someone to love me for who I am, despite my secrets. An ally. An equal.
While one of the contenders might become my husband, a trusted friend is the last title any of them can win. These men are willing to do anything for power. If they discover my secret, that I’m an heir with no magic, then we’re all doomed.
Blooms of Darkness is the first book of the Broken Prophecy Series, a slow burn, NA / adult romantasy. Readers are encouraged to review the list of content notes inside before diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow daddy romance.
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2 primary books#1 in The Broken Prophecy
The Broken Prophecy is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2024 with contributions by Anna Applegate and Helen Domico.
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Just finished this absolute gem of a romantasy and I'm completely obsessed! When they say "ACOTAR meets The Bachelorette," they're not kidding—and it absolutely delivers!
The story follows our heroine who finds herself unwillingly thrust into marriage trials where eight powerful Fae compete for her hand. But here's the twist: she's hiding a dangerous secret that could get her killed if discovered—she has no magic in a world where power is everything.
Can we just talk about Kade Blackthorn for a moment? This shadow-wielding, arrogant Fae with his "Little Rebel" pet name for our FMC had me swooning from his first appearance. The enemies-to-lovers tension between them is absolutely delicious, with banter that had me highlighting passages constantly!
What I loved most was how layered all the characters are. Our heroine isn't just a damsel in distress—she's wielding daggers, standing her ground, and navigating deadly political waters with a sharp mind and sharper tongue. Her anxiety representation felt authentic and added depth to her character.
The world-building is rich without being overwhelming, the marriage trials are genuinely tense and exciting, and that slow burn romance? *chef's kiss* It's the perfect balance of frustration and payoff.
If you're a fan of stabby FMCs, morally gray love interests who would burn the world down for their person, and delicious slow burn tension, this book should absolutely be on your TBR!
Five glowing stars for this incredible start to what promises to be an addictive series! And the good news? Book 2, Shadows of Ruin, releases March 25th, so you won't have to wait long for more of this world! ⚔️🖤
