The Shadow Lord's False Consort

Elora has four minutes to save her sister—and Lord Rowan is still pouring tea. His price is her hand in a blood bargain and her place beside him as the Night Court's devoted consort. Elora agrees, with an escape clause hidden in her own magic. She intends to survive his court, save her sister, and leave. Then a perilous trial forces them to fight side by side. The infuriating god respects her cunning. His unexpected tenderness makes their public performance dangerously convincing. With rival powers circling his throne, Elora must find the means to end their bargain. But how can she plan her escape when she keeps reaching for his hand? A closed-door fantasy romance with sharp banter, court intrigue, and a happily ever after.