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The Shadows Between Us
by Tricia Levenseller
Alessandra has one goal: marry the Shadow King, murder him, and take his kingdom for herself. But the King, cursed with shadows that kill anyone who touches him, proves to be a more complicated target than she anticipated. This book drops you right into a dangerous game of hearts and thrones, where every whispered word and calculated move could be a step towards either power or ruin. It’s a dark, simmering romance built on a foundation of political ambition and thrilling tension. You’ll feel the crackle of forbidden desire and the constant threat of betrayal as Alessandra navigates court intrigue while trying to keep her own deadly intentions hidden. This is for readers who crave a strong, morally grey heroine who isn’t afraid to seize power, paired with a compelling enemies-to-lovers dynamic in a world where shadows hold both magic and menace.
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