Prince of Darkness and Deceit

by Samantha Britt

Elara Stonebloom must risk her life to save her greatest the cruel Fae who oppress her homeland.

An orphaned human healer, Elara hides in the shadow of the powerful Fae who rule her homeland with an iron fist. But her carefully controlled world unravels when a Fae Lord strides into her quiet village and presents her with a brutal heal his dying soldier or watch her village burn.

Though the task is far beyond her skill, she must try to save her loved ones from suffering, but as she struggles to save the life of one of her enemies, the Fae Lord's piercing dark eyes linger on her with an intensity that makes her heart race.

Something raw and untamed thrums beneath his cold exterior, calling to her. Something, Elara knows, she should resist. Because Elara has a secret... One that, if discovered, could see her life, her home, and the fragile bond forming between them destroyed forever.

If you loved the world-building in A Court of Thorns and Roses and the SLOW BURN, forbidden romance in From Blood and Ash, then scroll up to one-click PRINCE OF DARKNESS AND DECEIT today!

Kindle Edition

Expected publication September 24, 2026

About the author

Lover of all things romantasy, USAT bestselling author Samantha Britt enjoys binge reading and writing new adult fantasy and paranormal romances. Her favorite protagonists are women in the middle of discovering just what they have to offer the world, often drawn to complicated, dreamy guys in the process.

When not swooning over devastatingly handsome Fae, Samantha spends her days raising two rambunctious toddlers, snuggling her fur babies, and enjoying a date night every Friday with the man who gave her the happily ever after she always dreamed of.

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Reviews

[Nickole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

We meet twins Elara and Ferria who have forbidden magic. Both their parents were killed and they were outcast but were raised by a local healer who knew their parents. Elara is the town healer and she uses a bit of magic when she heals the townsfolk. Ferria has fire magic and works in the forge. At a town mtg, everyone had heard the Fae have been seen on their way to their town. When 3 Fae storm in with a human rebellionist, they demand a healer or the town will perish. Elara agrees in order to save her town. What she wasnt counting on was healing a Fae. She needs to be careful or her secret will be out. When she touches the Ill fae, a dark entity latches onto her magic. Smtg is seriously wrong. The 3 fae, Jaxon, Draven and Rian will do anything to help their comrade. There is smtg about Rian that draws Elara in to him and that in itself is dangerous. There is more going on in town the meets the eye. Monsters, deceit, trickery and revenge make this a good read. Next book please!

[Kaitlyn Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prince of Darkness and Deceit — ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Twin human sisters with magic casually getting their lives wrecked (respectfully) by actual shadow daddies—and yes, I mean plural. You love to see it.

Elara is sweet, naïve, and painfully honourable… basically a cinnamon roll thrown into chaos.
And then there’s Rian—shadow-daddy fae, dripping in morally grey perfection, walking red flag energy, and I would absolutely follow him into the darkness without hesitation.

This book doesn’t wave spice in your face like most romantasy, but honestly? It doesn’t need to. The slow burn and tension are criminal. Lingering looks. Charged moments. The kind of anticipation that has you internally screaming and kicking your feet.

The emotional depth hit hard—the good, the bad, and the devastating—and I felt every single moment of it.

I am feral for book two. Give me more shadows, more danger, and more morally grey men immediately. 🖤✨

[meghann · Rating 5 out of 5]

To say I am obsessed would be an understatement. I loved every moment of this book and could not get enough of this world. This put me through the emotional gamut, and I am so excited to see where the story goes next. Elara was everything, and I need a Ferria in my life. The males in this book were complicated, just as I prefer. I was falling in an out of love with them as the story progressed. That ending had me, a 40 year old woman, absolutely giddy. I love a messy situation, and I am here for the drama. I will be counting down the days until the next book is released. Which honestly gives me plenty of time to read this again. 🖤

[Anna Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!! Samantha Britt is my new favorite romantasy author.
Prince of Darkness and Deceit is an adult fantasy featuring fae, humans, and magic, and it strikes the perfect balance between found family, battle-driven action, romance, and mystery.
I kept guessing right up until the reveals—which is something I haven’t experienced much in recent reads.
This story had moments that broke my heart and others that healed it. I cannot wait for book two and highly recommend this to any romantasy fan.

PLEASE READ! IF you love anything fae and romantasy then this is for you!

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story drew me in right away. I would have finished it in one day if I didn't start it on Christmas.

Elara drew me in, her compassion and spirit is great, the glimps you get at the world is great, with so much room to grow. I was laughing, and angry, and crying at parts. The writing is excellent as well. I can't want for the second part. One twist actully got me good, even if the twist at the end didn't.

I truly loved this story and it's up there in the top books I've read in 2025.

[Megan Burley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing to say the least. I had a hard time putting it down, kept me engaged the whole time. Elara while human is forced to help the fea to save her people. The moment you think you know what’s going on your find out how wrong you were. I would definitely recommend this and can’t wait till the next book to find out what’s next!!!!

[Sarah McClanahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this paranormal Romance the plot was amazing her I just couldn't quit reading you honestly didn't know what was going to happen next.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tweety Bird]

I was drawn in from the first few chapters. Fun and easy read to pick up and read. Character development was effective and left us with a complete story but cliffhanger ending!

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.