ACOTAR meets The Bachelorette in this new Fantasy Romance! Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They’re willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too. The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he’s enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne. They’ll fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn, who arrived out of nowhere and appears to have far more abilities than he should. In truth, all I’ve ever wanted is for someone to love me for who I am, despite my secrets. An ally. An equal. While one of the contenders might become my husband, a trusted friend is the last title any of them can win. These men are willing to do anything for power. If they discover my secret, that I’m an heir with no magic, then we’re all doomed. Blooms of Darkness is the first book of the Broken Prophecy Series, a slow burn, NA / adult romantasy. Readers are encouraged to review the list of content notes inside before diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow daddy romance. "A unique spin on all the best tropes in all the best ways. Add in a deliciously grumpy MMC, vivid side characters, and descriptive writing that makes the scenes jump off the page to come alive, and I was hooked. All in on this series!" - Megan Shade, New Adult Fantasy Romance Author "The plot was so fun, there were so many twists and turns, and the ending legit blew my mind. And the spice, well enjoy my friends." - Ruby, Wander Through Books "If you're looking for a new shadow daddy boyfriend, I got you because Kade Blackthorn is it." - Mims, Ink Stained Darling "This is going to be the top Romantasy of the year." - Kaila, Kaila Reads "This book right here, I need more right now and everyone needs to add it to their TBRs stat. It has easily made the list of my favorite books this year!" - Ashley, ashleysreadingrainbow "So this is romantasy gold! It has everything I want in a romantasy book including a fiesty/stabby FMC, shadow daddy, slow burn and all the banter." - Amy, Romantasy My Roman Empire "I quickly see this series becoming my whole entire personality." - Felicia, Bookish Bennett Anna Applegate is a USA Today Bestselling Author. She writes fantasy romance and lives tucked away in rural Maryland surviving on coffee, champagne, and an unchecked book addiction. Anna is an avid reader, especially if it involves morally grey love interests. She enjoys escaping into the fictional worlds she creates - filled with strong heroines, surprise twists and turns, and "destroy the world for her" leading men. She loves hearing from her readers and interacting with them on Social Media. Helen Domico resides in Maryland with her husband and two children. With what little spare time her children provide, you can find her reading fantasy, romance, and the occasional mystery while drinking a glass of Cabernet. Add in some witty banter and you have this girl sold. This is Helen's first foray into writing, but she has enjoyed escaping into a land of mystery and magic. Helen would love to connect with her readers and interact with them on social media. She can't wait to get to know you!