A Curse of Shadows and Ice

About this book

Princess Arabella of Althea finds her life upended when Felix Osiris, the formidable Shadow Emperor, threatens to destroy her kingdom unless she accepts his hand in marriage. Forced into a union with a man she fears, Arabella discovers that Felix’s empire is shackled by a dark, ancient curse. Bound by a desperate bargain, she agrees to help him mitigate the curse’s devastating impact on his people in exchange for her eventual freedom. As the two are thrust together, the dynamic shifts from forced proximity and mutual hatred to an unexpected, smoldering passion. Felix begins to mentor Arabella, helping her unlock and master her own volatile, forbidden magic. Through their shared struggle, the walls between them crumble, and Arabella realizes that she is the key to his salvation. Featuring the beloved enemies-to-lovers trope, this enchanting retelling of *Beauty and the Beast* weaves a tale of high-stakes magic, simmering tension, and sacrifice. Arabella must now choose between the freedom she once craved and the man who has captured her heart, knowing that if she fails to break the curse, she risks losing him to the shadows forever.