Sold into a marriage where her death saves his life.
Freya is purchased and delivered to Lord Callum, a nobleman withering under a black thorn curse that grants him ten days to claim his fated mate. The ceremony proceeds, but she soon uncovers the horrific magical stipulation binding them: the curse lifts only with her death. Trapped in a union designed for her execution, Freya must navigate a desperate countdown alongside a husband whose survival hinges on killing her.
fantasy
romance
historical
What draws you in
Deadly curse drives urgent countdown
Bride bought for sacrificial ritual
Husband must kill wife to live
You'll love it if
Fans of high-stakes fantasy romance with fatal magical bonds will be hooked.
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