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A Star of Darkness
A Scented Court Standalone
2024
First Published
4.67
Average Rating
386
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A warrior's honor meets a fae’s secrets. In the scented court, where every bloom is power, Vesper—a member of the elite fae retinue that entertains the aristocracy with rare flora magic—hides her true identity while saving for her future. But when she receives a threatening message, Vesper realizes she can't run from her past forever. How far will she go to protect herself—and the one creature she holds dear? Regalis, with his fierce raptor familiar, stands as a pillar of honor among the elite Fahyli soldiers. Yet beneath the warrior’s exterior lies a yearning heart. In a foggy twist of a murder, a kidnapping, and a dark generational mystery, fate throws them together. Vesper must decide if she can trust Regalis with the truth she’s buried deep, while Regalis faces the ultimate test—can he forgive the web of lies spun in fear? As past sins collide with present dangers, one question who will make the ultimate sacrifice? A Star of Darkness is an unpredictable, pulse-pounding romantasy adventure of intrigue, deception, and passion. One reader has coined it "Wuthering Heights meets LOTR". Dive into this twisty, gothic, standalone story where love battles the shadows of the past, and magic weaves a fate neither of these star-crossed lovers saw coming. Set in the epic world of The Scented Court but can be read as a standalone. Not YA, but suitable for readers aged 14+.

Avg Rating
4.67
Number of Ratings
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Author

A.L. Knorr
A.L. Knorr
Author · 37 books

A.L. Knorr is an award-winning Canadian urban fantasy author. Readers love her vivid characters and mesmerizing stories of elemental transformation, adventure, friendship, and love. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01NBAUVKO Facebook: https//www.facebook.com/alknorrbooks

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