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The Rose Bargain
by Sasha Peyton Smith
London, 1848, under fae rule. Ivy Benton's family is in tatters, so she enters a perilous competition for Prince Bram's hand, hoping a crown can save them. But a thorny alliance with Bram's charming brother, Prince Emmett, complicates everything, pulling her into a dangerous web of forbidden feelings and deadly court secrets. This book feels like stepping into a gilded, dangerous ballroom where every smile hides an agenda and every fae bargain comes with a steep price. It's a slow burn of political machinations and romantic tension, built on fae magic and Victorian aesthetics. You'll feel the pressure as Ivy navigates cutthroat trials and her conflicted heart. Pick this up if you're looking for a historical fantasy that blends court politics with a delicious love triangle and a heroine fighting for her family against impossible odds, perfect for those who enjoy a touch of darkness and suspense in their romance.
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