A Kiss of Iron (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #1)
Clare Sager
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· 95 ratings · 572 pages · Published: 20 Feb 2023

A penniless noblewoman, Kat is on the verge of losing everything when she’s offered a well-paid job that could be her salvation… or her ruin. Drawn into court’s deadly intrigues, she’s given a single task: spy on the powerful fae lord known as the Night Queen’s Shadow.
Bastian Marwood is handsome, ruthless, and cunning, but Kat can’t decide if he’s a threat to her kingdom or just her heart. To uncover the truth, she must play a dangerous game of desire and deceit, pushing him to reveal his secrets while protecting her own. But Bastian’s shadows have a hold on her—one she isn’t sure she wants to escape.
Kat soon learns that at court, nothing is as it seems and even the best-laid plans can be destroyed in an instant. As a pawn on the board, she can’t afford to fall victim to love—only fight for survival.
A Kiss of Iron is the first book in a new series featuring court intrigue, a morally grey hero, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Gild and From Blood and Ash.
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- fae 18
- fantasy 15
- forced proximity 13
- enemies to lovers 11
- tortured heroine 10
- criminal heroine 10
- political/court intrigue 9
- independent heroine 8
- paranormal 7
- historical 7
- magic 7
- take-charge heroine 7
- curvy heroine 7
- non-human hero 7
- forbidden love 6
- poor heroine 6
- m-f romance 6
- high fantasy 5
- competent heroine 5
- caretaking 5
- hurt/comfort 5
- regency 4
- praise kink 4
- sassy heroine 3
- alpha male 3
- disabilities & scars 3
- possessive hero 3
- fake relationship 3
- betrayal 3
- exhibitionism 2
- new adult 1
- first person pov 1
- aristo/royal heroine 1
- height difference 1
- survival 1
- mystery 1
- older/mature 1
- childfree 1
- bodyguard/protector hero 1
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- content warnings
- past abuse 8
- animal death 7
- slut shaming 6
- third party abuse 5
- mental trauma 4
- alcoholism 4
- past sexual abuse 3
- fatphobia 1
- misogyny 1
- mental illness 1
- abuse 1
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The 'Shadows of the Tenebris Court' series
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