Drakkon Series by Maham Fatemi

A villainous emperor, a simple farm girl, and a romance that will tear their empire apart. Some say Emperor Drakkon Muyang is part dragon, part demon, all cold-blooded. That his vicious beauty is a facade for his cruel reign. For Daiyu, a farmer’s daughter, he’s nothing more than a monarch she’ll never meet. Until Daiyu’s sister is taken to the palace for the royal selection. Adamant to rescue her sister, Daiyu sneaks into the palace... moreA villainous emperor, a simple farm girl, and a romance that will tear their empire apart. Some say Emperor Drakkon Muyang is part dragon, part demon, all cold-blooded. That his vicious beauty is a facade for his cruel reign. For Daiyu, a farmer’s daughter, he’s nothing more than a monarch she’ll never meet. Until Daiyu’s sister is taken to the palace for the royal selection. Adamant to rescue her sister, Daiyu sneaks into the palace. What she doesn’t expect is to attract the wicked emperor’s attention. Suddenly, she’s thrust into his vicious court life, where noble women want her dead and enemies are all around her. As Daiyu grows closer to Muyang, she can’t resist his dark charm and their growing attraction. But he’s everything she hates–beastly, cruel, and dangerously powerful. And his court is no better. She has no choice but to flee from Muyang before he steals her heart. But defying the ruthless emperor has consequences. Which will she lose first–her heart, or her life? Lush and full of magical intrigue, Empire’s Curse is the first installment in the Drakkon series and is perfect for fans of slow burn romantic fantasy, wickedly beautiful villains, and delicious tension. less

He shattered her life without mercy. Now she’s bound to him and planning his downfall. The night the throne was usurped by the wicked emperor, Princess Biyu lost everything. Now she lives as an imprisoned remnant of a dead dynasty. When her half-brother devises a plan to reclaim the throne, Biyu sees a chance to change her fate. But before she can act, she draws the attention of Nikator—the emperor’s most ruthless warrior. He is merciless, cruel, and loyal to the usurper who stole the crown... moreHe shattered her life without mercy. Now she’s bound to him and planning his downfall. The night the throne was usurped by the wicked emperor, Princess Biyu lost everything. Now she lives as an imprisoned remnant of a dead dynasty. When her half-brother devises a plan to reclaim the throne, Biyu sees a chance to change her fate. But before she can act, she draws the attention of Nikator—the emperor’s most ruthless warrior. He is merciless, cruel, and loyal to the usurper who stole the crown. And now, he's her personal bodyguard. Desperate to shake him, Biyu turns to ancient magic. The spell was meant to drive him away. Instead, it binds them together in a cursed, unbreakable marriage. She didn’t mean to tie her fate to a monster. And he certainly didn’t ask to be chained to a prisoner. Now locked in a union neither of them wanted, Biyu is thrust into a life of secrets and sabotage—spying for her brother, plotting against the throne, and doing everything she can to avoid Nikator’s suspicion. But the longer they are bound, the harder it becomes to separate hatred from heat, and vengeance from the pull of something deeper. She came to reclaim power. But in a palace ruled by blood and lies, the most dangerous enemy may be the one who stands beside her. In a world where loyalty is lethal and love is a curse, surrendering her heart could cost her everything. Serpent Prince is a standalone novel and the second installment in the Drakkon series. It can be read alone, but for a better reader experience, it’s best to read the series in order. Serpent Prince is perfect for fans of enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and wickedly beautiful villains. less