The Iron Crystal Series by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

To save a kingdom, she must charm a monster. Transported to the magical realm of Avalon, Gwen finds herself in the hands of its dark and beautiful ruler—Mordred, the Prince in Iron. The prince holds total power in Avalon, trapping his rivals in an enchanted crystal prison. But he shows a strange gentleness to Gwen. Seeing no other way to escape, Gwen strikes a deal with Mordred’s enemy. If she can break the crystal, she will be free to go home... moreTo save a kingdom, she must charm a monster. Transported to the magical realm of Avalon, Gwen finds herself in the hands of its dark and beautiful ruler—Mordred, the Prince in Iron. The prince holds total power in Avalon, trapping his rivals in an enchanted crystal prison. But he shows a strange gentleness to Gwen. Seeing no other way to escape, Gwen strikes a deal with Mordred’s enemy. If she can break the crystal, she will be free to go home. Gwen joins Mordred’s court with a plan to steal his heart and destroy his prize. Desire sparks between them at once. But Mordred is a dangerous host. As they draw closer, his passion and anger burn brighter. Gwen would be foolish to trust him. And even more foolish to betray his trust… A gripping dark fairy tale and a seductive fantasy romance, with slow-burning attraction, enemies-to-lovers banter and an alluring villain. The Iron Crystal series will enchant fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova and Danielle L. Jensen. See why readers love Kathryn Ann Kingsley’s tantalizing dark fantasy: “YES!! YES!! AND YES!! A villainous hero—Check. A spunky sassy heroine—Check. A dark twisted tale that will hold you captive—Double-check.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The romance in this book was absolutely and utterly perfect. Oh my god I’m literally panting on the floor. This is a such perfect enemies to lovers full of angst.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved everything about this book!… I honestly couldn’t put it down… If you are a fan of dark fantasy romance stories with unapologetic villains and a true enemies-to-lovers romance then you should pick this one up!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a slow burn, but the sexual tension starts out almost immediately and doesn’t let up. An instant favorite!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I’d give this book 10 stars if I could… ACOTAR fans, you’ll adore this too. It’s spicy, dark, angsty, dramatic… Highly recommend.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ less

“Run, Gwen. Run as far and as hard as you can. Because when I catch you… You will belong to me.”When she shattered the Iron Crystal and returned magic to Avalon, Gwen also shattered Mordred’s heart. Torn between her passion for Mordred and his rage at her betrayal, she fled into the wilds.Gwen’s choice has transformed Avalon, and the island teems with magical wonders freed from the crystal. But Gwen also released the vicious and chaotic elementals... more“Run, Gwen. Run as far and as hard as you can. Because when I catch you… You will belong to me.”When she shattered the Iron Crystal and returned magic to Avalon, Gwen also shattered Mordred’s heart. Torn between her passion for Mordred and his rage at her betrayal, she fled into the wilds.Gwen’s choice has transformed Avalon, and the island teems with magical wonders freed from the crystal. But Gwen also released the vicious and chaotic elementals . Desperate for revenge against Mordred, some of them see Gwen as an ally, others as a hostage.Now, the Prince in Iron hunts Gwen relentlessly, though at night he visits her in dreams, unable to break the desire that binds them . She is his weakness. If his enemies captured her, he knows that he would make any deal, break any vow to return her to his side.As the elementals prepare for battle, Gwen will face an impossible choice . Can she stand by as Avalon’s magic is destroyed once again? Or will she fight to overthrow the man she loves?Building from slow-burn to steam, the Iron Crystal series is packed with alluring villains, dark magic and heart-stopping twists. If you’re a fan of Sarah J. Maas, Laura Thalassa and Carissa Broadbent, To Bind a Dark Heart will have you reading late into the night. less

He was kissing her with a fury that threatened to devour her. She needed this. Needed the wrath and the desire. One last time.Gwen is a prisoner of the man she loves…In the battle for Avalon, she sided with Mordred’s enemies and allowed the demon Grinn to grow more powerful than ever.Passion still burns fiercely between Mordred and Gwen. But the dark prince crushes his emotions and tells Gwen that he is sending her home. That she will never see Avalon—or him—again... moreHe was kissing her with a fury that threatened to devour her. She needed this. Needed the wrath and the desire. One last time.Gwen is a prisoner of the man she loves…In the battle for Avalon, she sided with Mordred’s enemies and allowed the demon Grinn to grow more powerful than ever.Passion still burns fiercely between Mordred and Gwen. But the dark prince crushes his emotions and tells Gwen that he is sending her home. That she will never see Avalon—or him—again.But Avalon has ideas of its own. The magic of the island draws Gwen back and gifts her with stunning new abilities.Gwen has one last chance to save the island from a devastating war that would destroy everything—and everyone—she has come to love. But can she tame Mordred’s rage and pride? And can a demon ever be trusted?Continuing a heart-racing series of dark romance and seductive villains that’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova and Danielle L. Jensen, To Break a Dark Cage will transport you to a world of wonder and danger, and leave you breathless. See why readers love the Iron Crystal “Ahh-mazing. Utterly amazing… A magical slow burn that had me reading faster with tension growing between characters… If you love fantasy romance, surprise kiss, tension, magic, read this. I am melting with excitement for the next book.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A slow burn story full of angst, sexual tension, and betrayal. Fast-paced and addictive, you won’t be able to put it down!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I loved it!!! Hot and brooding and morally gray and mysterious and villainous… and so, so good in so many ways!!!!” @thenarnianreader_ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Captivating and addicting… This book is a must-read if you like romances where enemies become lovers, baddies who are seductive, and magical, dangerous worlds.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I absolutely LOVED this book… I would give this ten stars if I could!!! I will be recommending this to everyone.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Kathryn Ann Kingsley is the queen of writing morally gray male love interests! And of books that you will read in one sitting. I absolutely devoured To Charm a Dark Prince.” @book.ish.paradise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book had me tearing through it!… Mordred. Holy hotness, Batman. I loved his character. Broody, flirty, charismatic… He lit up every scene he was in.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I absolutely loved this! Morally gray anti-hero, slow-burn romance… Anything with a dark and broody prince steals my attention. Mordred has a great, dry sense of humour and witty banter with Gwen… I'm so excited to read the next book in this series. less

She pulled him close, in a desperate, perfect embrace. She loved him. And she would burn this world for him… Gwen must free the Prince in Iron, before his mind is torn apart. For centuries, Mordred ruled over Avalon and caged its magic. Now the elementals have seized power, sentencing him to an eternity of torment in his own magical prison. Gwen accepted Mordred’s punishment to save his life. But the love that binds them cannot be denied... moreShe pulled him close, in a desperate, perfect embrace. She loved him. And she would burn this world for him… Gwen must free the Prince in Iron, before his mind is torn apart. For centuries, Mordred ruled over Avalon and caged its magic. Now the elementals have seized power, sentencing him to an eternity of torment in his own magical prison. Gwen accepted Mordred’s punishment to save his life. But the love that binds them cannot be denied. She vows to find him and release him, whatever the cost. Mordred’s time is quickly running out. Trapped inside the Iron Crystal, he burns with rage and desire, haunted by shadows of the past. His sanity hangs by a thread. Gwen will destroy anyone who stands between her and the crystal. But is she freeing the man she loves? Or unleashing a power more vicious and terrifying than Avalon has ever known? Gwen and Mordred’s story reaches its searing conclusion in To Love a Dark Lord, Book Four of the Iron Crystal Quartet. Packed with battles, betrayal and spicy romance, this series is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova and Danielle L. Jensen. See why readers love the Iron Crystal series: “Absolutely LOVED this… I would give this ten stars if I could!!! I will be recommending this to everyone.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved it!!! Hot and brooding and morally gray and mysterious and villainous… and so, so good in so many ways!!!!” @thenarnianreader_ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ahh-mazing. Utterly amazing… A magical slow burn that had me reading faster with tension growing between characters… If you love fantasy romance, surprise kiss, tension, magic, read this. I am melting with excitement for the next book.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A slow burn story full of angst, sexual tension, and betrayal. Fast-paced and addictive, you won’t be able to put it down!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Captivating and addicting… A must-read if you like romances where enemies become lovers, baddies who are seductive, and magical, dangerous worlds.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kathryn Ann Kingsley is the queen of writing morally gray male love interests!… You will read in one sitting. I absolutely devoured To Charm a Dark Prince.” @book.ish.paradise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had me tearing through it!… Holy hotness, Batman. I loved Mordred. Broody, flirty, charismatic… He lit up every scene he was in.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved this! Morally gray anti-hero, slow-burn romance… Anything with a dark and broody prince steals my attention… I'm so excited to read the next book in this series.” Coffeelitandprosecco ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ACOTAR fans, you’ll adore this… spicy, dark, angsty, dramatic… Highly recommend.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ less