Shadowbound Hearts
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Last published Mon, Jan 26, 2026
In a world where fae wield deadly magic and war has no mercy, a young Reaper is both weapon and curse.
Bound to a ruthless king since childhood, she has spent her life tearing souls from the living, the whispers of the dead her only companions. But when she is captured by the enemy prince-a man who should despise her-she finds herself chained by something far more dangerous than duty: desire.
Yet the prince hides his own secrets, and the war between their kingdoms is built on lies that could destroy them both. As whispers turn to truths and enemies become lovers, she must choose between the king who owns her... and the man who might set her free.
Dark magic. Forbidden love. A bond forged in shadows.
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