The Prince of Evernight was savage, ruthless and cursed.

And my husband.

Everything my mother ever told me was a lie.

Except for one thing….

There is darkness in Thiago’s heart and soul. A darkness so absolute that not even the fire in my veins can conquer it.

And in saving him from my mother’s curse, I was forced to make a dangerous bargain with an ancient goddess. Now I must find the Crown of Shadows within the year, or the goddess will take our firstborn child.

Enemies surround us, but in the game of love and war, does my mother, the ruthless Queen of Thorns, hold one last weapon up her sleeve?

In all the fairy tales, it’s said that true love can conquer all….

But what am I to do when I realize I might just be married to the villain of the story?

True love will face the ultimate challenge in this tale of forbidden romance about a determined princess and her passionate love for an enemy fae prince. Crown of Darkness is the second book in the Dark Court Rising series, inspired by the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale and the Hades and Persephone myth. Expect a sizzling romance and a cliff hanger ending. Read this epic fantasy romance filled with magic and breathtaking romance today!

What everyone is saying about Bec McMaster:

"richly imagined, gritty and dark, and full of hot heroes and hot sex...utterly delicious. " –Smart Bitches, Trashy Books for Kiss of Steel

"MUST READ fantasy romance. Bec McMaster has painted a delightfully dark and sinister world of the fae, the seelie and unseelie and an enchanting tale of forbidden love and fated mates."—Arial Burnz for Promise of Darkness

"A dark romance perfect for fae lovers..."—Kate for Promise of Darkness

Series listening order:

1. Promise of Darkness

1.5. Seduced By Darkness

2. Crown of Darkness

3. Curse of Darkness