A Kiss of Iron (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #1) by Clare Sager

“LIKE A COURT OF MIST AND FURY, NETFLIX BRIDGERTON, AND THE BRIDGE KINGDOM HAD A GLORIOUS, PERFECT BABY.” – CHARLIE'S BOOK RECS

IN THE CUT-THROAT GAME OF COURT LIFE, MASTERS MANIPULATE PAWNS—AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHICH ONE YOU ARE. ONE THING IS CERTAIN: THERE’S NO SPACE ON THE BOARD FOR LOVE.

A penniless noblewoman, Kat is on the verge of losing everything when she’s offered a well-paid job that could be her salvation… or her ruin. Drawn into court’s deadly intrigues, she’s given a single task: spy on the powerful fae lord known as the Night Queen’s Shadow.

Bastian Marwood is handsome, ruthless, and cunning, but Kat can’t decide if he’s a threat to her kingdom or just her heart. To uncover the truth, she must play a dangerous game of desire and deceit, pushing him to reveal his secrets while protecting her own. But Bastian’s shadows have a hold on her—one she isn’t sure she wants to escape.

Kat soon learns that at court, nothing is as it seems and even the best-laid plans can be destroyed in an instant. As a pawn on the board, she can’t afford to fall victim to love—only fight for survival.

A Kiss of Iron is the first book in a new series featuring court intrigue, a morally grey hero, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Gild and From Blood and Ash.

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