I've been in love with Prince Augustus for as long as I can remember, but he keeps pushing me away, into the arms of another... Atticus is a dangerous flirt; he could steal my heart if I'd let him. Leo, my fierce protector, speaks to me on a soul-deep level, unlike any I've ever known. All three of them hint at something more, but they aren't the only ones staking a claim on my body. There's evil stalking in the shadows of the castle, and he wants me, too. I'll fight for my freedom and flee if I have to, but it'll require leaving parts of my heart behind. I just have to hope that if it comes to that, one day, fate will bring us back together. \\Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic violence.

A puppet, a prince, and a playboy. One arranged marriage. Three men I must keep at arm's length. Prince August is arrogant, toxic, and viscous. I want nothing to do with the man that was once my best friend. I fled this kingdom four years ago, planning to never return. But the king is dead. The kingdom is in chaos. And I’m trapped in an arranged marriage I want no part of. August could ruin me with a single touch. I hate him. I want him. My duty makes it impossible to walk away. But the bitter future king has more enemies than just me. Heavy is the crown. Deadly, are the crown’s enemies. This is a reverse harem romance.

Atticus Dupont is my stalker. My savior. He wants to keep me to himself. Prince August saved my life. Just as I started to trust him, I was yanked from his arms and thrown into the deadly underbelly of the criminal kingdom. Atticus is my only ally in this place, and he revels in knowing that I must rely on him if I want to survive—if I want to get back to my husband. Atticus is dangerous, and I don’t trust him. I despise him. I ache for him. But the playboy billionaire has demons of his own. Somehow, I started to fall for him. And I can’t leave now. Mighty is the sword. Violent, are the crown’s enemies.

Leo Winthrop knows how to hold a grudge. He doesn’t trust me, and I can’t blame him. Prince August and I are reunited, and Atticus has escaped the influence of his powerful family. I’m back in the castle, and it feels like I have enemies around every corner. I want to protect my husband, defend my lover, and eliminate our adversarys. Our guard has made it his mission to destroy me. Leo is vengeful. I loathe him. I love him. The damaged guard has trust issues and a hero complex. I have to prove to him that I am a trusted partner in this fight, before it’s too late. Deadly is the Queen, Dead are the crown’s enemies.