Stone Queen

By Michelle M. Pillow

Realm Immortal Series Book #3

To save his queen, he’ll risk his throne… and the darkness that could consume them both.

Juliana never imagined that becoming Queen of the Unblessed would come at such a high price. Bound to a kingdom of shadows and married to a dangerously seductive king, her powers grow darker by the day. Desperate to protect her people from war, Juliana turns to forbidden magic—only to end up cursed, trapped in a prison of living stone.

For a fleeting moment, Merrick, King of the Unblessed, believed love could soften his darkness. His marriage to Juliana brought a glimmer of light. Even if saying “I love you” could shatter the balance between realms, he believed Juliana knew his heart. But when Juliana becomes encased in stone, Merrick’s world crumbles.

Haunted by his own powerlessness, Merrick must confront ancient enemies and forge deadly alliances to save the woman who made his cursed existence bearable. As war looms and darkness spreads, he must make an impossible choice: protect his throne or risk everything to break the spell.

In a world where love can be the greatest danger of all, can Merrick defy destiny to save his queen—or will his darkness consume them both?

Stone Queen is A Court of Frost and Starlight meets The Black Jewels Trilogy—an epic, dark fantasy romance brimming with tragic love, star-crossed fates, and the battle between darkness and light. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laura Thalassa, and Jennifer L. Armentrout who crave morally complex heroes, powerful queens, and fierce, passionate love stories.

Warning: This book contains hot sex, violence, an evil witch, a blundering wizard, meddling sprights, a new queen and the lustful king who plans on showing her just how fun it is to be in charge.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Michelle M. Pillow has created a fantastic series overflowing with magic and a plot so thick I found myself rereading different chapters to make sure I hadn’t missed a thing. Lovers of Ms.Pillow’s work will enjoy her latest book as it is enchanting and full of everything needed to keep you coming back for more.”

FAR

Fallen Angels Reviews

“Twists abound in Pillow’s third Realm Immortal tale, which boasts drama, intrigue and unique characters.”

Romantic Times Magazine

★★★★★

5 STARS! “Ms. Pillow approaches the magical realm from a refreshingly new angle. Magic and myth are enhanced by mystery and romance with a topping of hot and steamy topping. I hope this book is not the last of the Realm Immortal as I’d love to read more.” 

LASR

Book Details

Print Pages Hours to Read Total Words
376 5 – 6 Hours 62K

Original Copyright Release Date: 2007/03/06

Coming Soon

CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences. 

Book Heal Levels: Spicy Carnal

Genre:

Themes:

  • Love as Redemption
  • Balancing Light and Dark
  • Fate vs. Free Will
  • The Power of Choice
  • Sacrifice for Love
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • The Burden of Power
  • Family and Loyalty
  • Love as a Double-Edged Sword
  • Identity and Transformation
  • The Cost of War
  • Enduring Hope in Darkness
  • Duty vs. Desire
  • The Corruption of Power
  • Rebellion Against Fate

Tropes:

  • Fated Mates, Alpha Hero, Morally Gray Hero
  • Different Worlds, Other Realm. Epic Journey
  • Nobility & Royalty
  • Goblin King, elves, fairies, sprights, trolls, demons, fantasy creatures
  • Woman in Peril, Damsel in Distress
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Dark Is Not Evil

  • Love Redeems

  • Tragic Love

  • Beauty and the Beast

  • Forbidden Love

  • Heroic Sacrifice

  • Love Across Enemy Lines

  • The Cursed King

  • Damsel in Distress (Subverted)

Micro-Tropes:

  • Locked in Stone
  • The Power of Love
  • Love Equals Weakness
  • The Power of Words
  • Wife in Distress
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • Reluctant Ruler
  • Broken Bird
  • War Is Hell
  • Dark Romantic Hero
  • The Curse of Power
  • Necessary Evil
  • Love Triangle (Implied)
  • Emotional Anchor
  • Ruling by Fear
  • Fate Worse Than Death
  • The Call Knows Where You Live
  • Beauty in Darkness
  • The Power of Choice
  • Necessary Betrayal
  • Bittersweet Ending (Potential)
  • The Tragic Hero

Stone Queen is A Court of Frost and Starlight meets The Black Jewels Trilogy—an epic, dark fantasy romance brimming with tragic love, star-crossed fates, and the battle between darkness and light.

 

  High Fantasy Paranormal Romance

About the Realm Immortal Book Series

Immortality has a way of changing fate in the Realm Immortal Series!

A scintillating romance series: When the elfin king Merrick tricks Lady Juliana into entering his realm, he plans on seducing her and claiming her as his own. Can she resist his temptations or will she give in to his immortal will?

Epic High Fantasy, Paranormal Romance series NYT & USAT Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow

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Recognition and Reviews

5 Stars! “Ms. Pillow approaches the magical realm from a refreshingly new angle. Magic and myth are enhanced by mystery and romance with a topping of hot and steamy topping. I hope this book is not the last of the Realm Immortal as I’d love to read more.” LASR, May 2009

4 Stars! “Twists abound in Pillow’s third Realm Immortal tale, which boasts drama, intrigue and unique characters.” Romantic Times Magazine, December 2007

4 Angels! “Michelle M. Pillow has created a fantastic series overflowing with magic and a plot so thick I found myself rereading different chapters to make sure I hadn’t missed a thing. Lovers of Ms.Pillow’s work will enjoy her latest book as it is enchanting and full of everything needed to keep you coming back for more.” FAR, April 2007