King of the Unblessed

By Michelle M. Pillow

Realm Immortal Series Book #1

Love doesn’t conquer darkness. It seduces it.

Merrick, the dark elfin King of Valdis, was once destined to rule light and joy. Now, cursed to govern the Unblessed—a brutal, treacherous realm where darkness reigns—he’s trapped between his estranged brother, ruler of the Blessed, and the ruthless King Lucien of the Damned, who wants to drag him deeper into shadow. One taste of happiness before his soul is lost forever—that’s all he craves. And when a fearless, defiant mortal woman lands at his feet, he knows exactly how to claim it.

Lady Juliana of Bellemare longs for adventure—but not like this. When her fiancé is murdered and village children vanish, she’s thrust into a world of shadows, magic, and danger. Desperate to find the missing, she crosses into Valdis—a seductive, deadly realm ruled by a dangerously tempting king who offers her one choice: submit to him until he tires of her—or die.

But Juliana’s fire and fierce spirit refuse to bend, and her defiance only fuels Merrick’s obsession. As passion ignites and the line between love and power blurs, both must confront the darkness within—or risk losing everything.

King of the Unblessed is Labyrinth meets A Court of Thorns and Roses—an epic, dark fantasy romance brimming with brooding antiheroes, seductive intrigue, and enemies-to-lovers heat. Perfect for readers who crave morally gray love stories, wickedly seductive kings, and fierce heroines who refuse to be tamed. If you love Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Laura Thalassa, this book will be your next obsession.

Warning: This book contains love, violence, trickster goblins, overly helpful sprights, a king of necessary evil who lives to get his way and a woman who would dare to deny him.