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Isolation, darkness, and rotting flesh, Surrounds me, suffocates me, But I am the vile ruler who controls it all. I long for warmth, Yet, all that I touch, Is cold. Then, she stumbles in to my domain, Lost and frightened, Alone and confused. And I terrify her even more. She calls me the devil, So I show her pleasure, Like only the devil can. I am the heat that stirs her flesh, The longing that trembles her bone. She begs her body to refuse, To escape my embrace, But I am her master, The puppeteer of passion. I am the King of Flesh and Bone. Welcome to my court, little one. King of Flesh and Bone is a full-length dark fantasy novel, the first book in The Pale Court duet. The two-part story features a ruthless man, the woman who can't escape his love, and a Happily Ever After. This world contains dark themes, violence, loss, and elements of horror some may find disturbing. What this book doesn't contain is a hero—because villains do it better.
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King of Flesh and Bone: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy romance contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence, horror elements, captivity, dubious consent, and a morally gray villain protagonist. The story explores extremely dark themes with mature content throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, emotional abuse, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy intensely dark, morally complex romances with villainous heroes will be captivated by this gothic fantasy.