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To Bleed a Kingdom

by Ella Dawes

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·The Bleeding Realms #1
Available on Kindle Unlimited

Why Read This?

You'll get an addictive, action-packed story with intense romantic tension and a cliffhanger that leaves you desperate for the next book.

Synopsis

A bastard prince A fiery beauty A star-crossed love that will bleed through the realms... For over thirty years, the city of Seboia has barricaded itself against the Gods Cursed kingdom of Brecca and their monstrous creations. Now, the Soulless' numbers are swelling and their attacks are rising in frequency — an ominous prelude for the darkness sure to come. Captain of the Guard, Darius, must remain focused in his duty to protect his kingdom. But when a group of foreigners arrive in Seboia, their alluring leader becomes an unwanted distraction. A scarred beauty with a sharp mind and even sharper tongue, Lena rouses an all-consuming hunger within the Fire Immortal. A hunger he fears only she can satisfy. Lena has traveled to Seboia for one purpose and one purpose alone. But when she discovers the Gods’ influence rooted within the very souls of its people, and meets the surly Captain who awakens long suppressed needs, she finds herself helplessly veering away from her sacred path. As their enemies close in, Lena and Darius are thrown together by forces outside their control. And unless they can find a way to trust each other — and tame the desire scorching through their veins — their passion will set the kingdom ablaze in blood and flames. Featuring a fierce heroine, an alpha immortal, and a quirky cast of fae and shifters, To Bleed A Kingdom is the first book in an addictively sexy, action packed, dark fantasy series. Authors Although To Bleed A Kingdom is humorous, fun, and a bit quirky, it also contains dark and violent elements that may be difficult for some. For CWs, please reference the author's website.

At a Glance

3.79 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingmedium burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

captive romancedark romanceblood feud romancecursed love interestfated mates

Mood

darkintenseromanticadventurousmysterious

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.79 ★

Page Count

499 pages

Published

2024

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Laura Horowitz|Tristan Warden

Narrator Count

Dual

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

action packedhumorousquirkydarkatmospheric

Story Pacing

fast

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Dark fae romance with violent political intrigue and scorching forbidden passion that feels like walking a knife's edge.

Characters

FMC Archetype

fierce heroinewarrior/fighterprotector

MMC Archetype

alpha immortalbastard princedark/tortured soul

Relationship Dynamics

enemies to loversfated matesforbidden love

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 3

Spice Style

intense / passionateanimalistic / primaldark / taboo style

Getting Steamy

None

Bringing the Heat

bonding/claiming/markingpossessiverough/aggressive intimacy
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World & Setting

World Type

high fantasymythological

Primary Setting

royal court / palacewar front / rebellioncity / metropolis

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

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