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The Shadowborn City Duology #1
Her Demon's Desire: An Epic Fantasy Forbidden Romance
A human girl’s destiny threatens the throne. A demon prince’s choice defies fate itself. The love between them could destroy them both.
In the demon-ruled city of Karazhen, Tanitha, a common human girl, is marked by a prophecy that could destroy the demonic order. Crown Prince Darius, tasked with eliminating her, is determined to end the threat. But when he meets her, he is captivated by Tanitha's innocence and spirit. Defying his mother's ruthless command, he spirits her away to a hidden sanctuary.
Within their secret refuge, a fiery forbidden love sparks between Tanitha and her mysterious demon protector. As their hearts entwine, they discover a powerful connection that defies the boundaries of their worlds. As the dangers facing them mount, will their love be enough to change their fate? Or will the secrets they both carry tear them apart?
"Her Demon's Desire" is the first installment of a spellbinding duology, weaving a tale of forbidden passion, intrigue, and an unyielding quest for truth. An epic retelling of the romance of Eros and Psyche, this novel will captivate your heart and imagination.
In the demon-ruled city of Karazhen, Tanitha, a common human girl, is marked by a prophecy that could destroy the demonic order. Crown Prince Darius, tasked with eliminating her, is determined to end the threat. But when he meets her, he is captivated by Tanitha's innocence and spirit. Defying his mother's ruthless command, he spirits her away to a hidden sanctuary.
Within their secret refuge, a fiery forbidden love sparks between Tanitha and her mysterious demon protector. As their hearts entwine, they discover a powerful connection that defies the boundaries of their worlds. As the dangers facing them mount, will their love be enough to change their fate? Or will the secrets they both carry tear them apart?
"Her Demon's Desire" is the first installment of a spellbinding duology, weaving a tale of forbidden passion, intrigue, and an unyielding quest for truth. An epic retelling of the romance of Eros and Psyche, this novel will captivate your heart and imagination.
- GenresParanormalFantasy
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2024
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28 people want to read
About the author
Avelina Kelde
5 books3 followersAvelina Kelde is a longtime book lover who has been writing since she could pick up a pencil and loves to write stories with magic, adventure, and romance. She is a serial hobbyist with dozens of different interests (especially if those interests overlap with a current character’s!), and is currently learning classical dance and oil painting.
She lives in Virginia with her husband, books, and an indoor jungle of houseplants.
She lives in Virginia with her husband, books, and an indoor jungle of houseplants.
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July 27, 2024
I tried this book as everything about it in the synopsis is everything I adore however something about it josh didn’t gel with me I really struggled and kept picking it up and putting it down but the main characters didn’t engage with me at all and I felt like the were lifeless on the page. I had such high hopes and I hope other will love it but it wasn’t for me
September 11, 2024
The book was good. I enjoyed it a lot! I love the characters in the book! I couldn’t put it down
July 21, 2024
Her Demon’s Desire is the first book in a duology fantasy romance that begins with a Demon Queen who will go to no end in eliminating the threat to her throne.
MFC Tanitha a common human has been declared by prophecy as the person to fear as this story that has its foundation built upon the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche unleashes a passionate and captivating read.
When Demon Queen Naratha commands her son MMC Prince Darius to remove the threat of Tanitha the silken threads of fate are now set into motion.
With good writing and world building the passions, intrigue, surprises, secrets, subterfuge, and dangers flow through an entertaining story of forbidden love, both emotional and satisfying in its execution and to be continued in the second book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
MFC Tanitha a common human has been declared by prophecy as the person to fear as this story that has its foundation built upon the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche unleashes a passionate and captivating read.
When Demon Queen Naratha commands her son MMC Prince Darius to remove the threat of Tanitha the silken threads of fate are now set into motion.
With good writing and world building the passions, intrigue, surprises, secrets, subterfuge, and dangers flow through an entertaining story of forbidden love, both emotional and satisfying in its execution and to be continued in the second book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 5, 2024
Woooow how I loved this book! The demons and the worldbuilt…
And this relationship built!!!! I loved it! Thanks its not about theygooutanddoadultthings kinda stuff! And I read some of those but this is really really really about world and relationship built!
Amazing!
There is some hot stuff at the kina’ end but not its petfectly balanced…
And OMG those wings…. And THANK YOU for the highlight that is the behavior and not the looks… ahhh I cant be more enchanted what more to cone with T&D’s story!!!
Read for b2(seems to be a duology so you also got me there!)
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
And this relationship built!!!! I loved it! Thanks its not about theygooutanddoadultthings kinda stuff! And I read some of those but this is really really really about world and relationship built!
Amazing!
There is some hot stuff at the kina’ end but not its petfectly balanced…
And OMG those wings…. And THANK YOU for the highlight that is the behavior and not the looks… ahhh I cant be more enchanted what more to cone with T&D’s story!!!
Read for b2(seems to be a duology so you also got me there!)
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 9, 2024
An Interesting Story
This is definitely an interesting story. The details of the world that the author created is enchanting, the characters unique and diverse. The only downside I just couldn't get past, is that it just seems to drag on too long with very little story progression. Then of course it ends with a cliffhanger, no H.E.A. in sight. The title doesn't reflect the story, but instead misrepresents it. "Her Demon's Conflictions" would better describe the story I read.
This is definitely an interesting story. The details of the world that the author created is enchanting, the characters unique and diverse. The only downside I just couldn't get past, is that it just seems to drag on too long with very little story progression. Then of course it ends with a cliffhanger, no H.E.A. in sight. The title doesn't reflect the story, but instead misrepresents it. "Her Demon's Conflictions" would better describe the story I read.
June 8, 2025
a quiet book
This book didn’t grab me by the throat and drag me in, but I can’t call it slow either.
So far the plot is a bit murky and the love story is slow. I believe it the characters though and I think the pace will pick up in the next book. I’m definitely going to continue reading. The first series I read by this author was good but didn’t motivate me to follow her. I’m following the author now.
This book didn’t grab me by the throat and drag me in, but I can’t call it slow either.
So far the plot is a bit murky and the love story is slow. I believe it the characters though and I think the pace will pick up in the next book. I’m definitely going to continue reading. The first series I read by this author was good but didn’t motivate me to follow her. I’m following the author now.
July 20, 2024
Tanitha & Darius
I love retellings, this was done beautifully! I fell into this world and could not put this down! It is a great start and a beautiful story, that touched my heart. I loved this couple and I highly recommend as a Great Read! I Loved It!!! No Spoilers!
I received a free copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love retellings, this was done beautifully! I fell into this world and could not put this down! It is a great start and a beautiful story, that touched my heart. I loved this couple and I highly recommend as a Great Read! I Loved It!!! No Spoilers!
I received a free copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 14, 2024
This was an interesting read, with the beginning drawing you in and the ending keeping your attention. I give it a 4 star for the middle being a bit slow but it has great potential.
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