Cursed Kings Series by Ruby K.

The bloodthirsty King demands a one bride per year, found lifeless in her marital bed by morning's light. Amidst the undulating waves of golden sand dunes, the kingdom of Elamaria has been haunted by this sinister tradition for the last decade. One young woman, Amara, dares to defy fate. Stepping into her sister's role as the king's chosen bride, she enters a world of treachery and deceit... moreThe bloodthirsty King demands a one bride per year, found lifeless in her marital bed by morning's light. Amidst the undulating waves of golden sand dunes, the kingdom of Elamaria has been haunted by this sinister tradition for the last decade. One young woman, Amara, dares to defy fate. Stepping into her sister's role as the king's chosen bride, she enters a world of treachery and deceit. But as the night unfolds, Amara discovers a chilling truth—there is a danger lurking within the castle walls, more deadly than the Crimson King himself. With time slipping away and where every sunrise might be her last, Amara must unravel the secrets shrouded in darkness. Will she survive to see another dawn and expose the true face of evil that haunts the realm? In this captivating tale of love, courage, and betrayal, Amara finds herself falling for the one man she swore to kill—her husband, the murderous king who would sooner see her dead than let her live to see another day. Or. .. would he? less

When Amara offered herself as the king’s bride in a bid to end his brutal reign, she never expected to survive the night—let alone fall for the man feared for slaughtering his queens. Yet, against all odds, she lived to see the dawn. And in the light, she saw not a monster, but a man—a ruler burdened with protecting a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin. But love is not enough in a world of blood and betrayal... moreWhen Amara offered herself as the king’s bride in a bid to end his brutal reign, she never expected to survive the night—let alone fall for the man feared for slaughtering his queens. Yet, against all odds, she lived to see the dawn. And in the light, she saw not a monster, but a man—a ruler burdened with protecting a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin. But love is not enough in a world of blood and betrayal. In the second and final installment, Amara and Zayed must learn what true partnership means—how to fight, to rise, and to reclaim what is rightfully theirs. She survived 1001 nights with the Lycan King. Now, with a team of unexpected allies, she must become the queen she was born to be. They stole her kingdom, shattered her world, and thought they had broken her. But Amara is still standing—stronger, fiercer, and with her king by her side. The crown is already hers. Now, she’s coming for the throne. less