A Kiss of Iron (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #1)
Clare Sager
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· 171 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.
Tagged as:
- fae 23
- fantasy 21
- forced proximity 14
- tortured heroine 14
- political/court intrigue 14
- criminal heroine 12
- enemies to lovers 11
- poor heroine 11
- independent heroine 10
- non-human hero 10
- magic 9
- take-charge heroine 9
- curvy heroine 9
- m-f romance 9
- forbidden love 8
- competent heroine 8
- praise kink 8
- paranormal 7
- high fantasy 7
- historical 7
- caretaking 7
- fake relationship 7
- hurt/comfort 6
- regency 5
- exhibitionism 5
- possessive hero 5
- disabilities & scars 4
- betrayal 4
- sassy heroine 3
- alpha male 3
- aristo/royal heroine 2
- height difference 2
- survival 2
- mystery 2
- older/mature 2
- new adult 1
- bodyguard/protector hero 1
- Add topics
- content warnings
- past abuse 11
- animal death 8
- slut shaming 8
- third party abuse 7
- mental trauma 7
- alcoholism 5
- past sexual abuse 4
- fatphobia 4
- abuse 4
- mental illness 2
- Format
- Audiobook
- first person pov 5
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The 'Shadows of the Tenebris Court' series
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