A Sword's Promise
(2024)(The first book in the Shadow and the Sword Duology series)
A novel by Katherine Macdonald
“The decadent enemies-to-lovers slowburn we wanted for the Darkling, paired with the savory ‘secretly soft but would kill for her’ devotion of Peeta Mellark… prepare to feast on Nicodemus Nightshade.” -- Shelby Elizabeth, author of Don't Hate the Player
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“It’s hard to forgive when anger made you who you are.”
Viola Windbright, knight of the realm, believes she knows the difference between right and wrong. But when she crosses paths with Nicodemus Nightshade, a shadowmancer whose very existence is a crime, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew.
For half his life, Nicodemus has walked the path of vengeance, but meeting Viola forces him to confront the darkness within himself and consider a different future. As their worlds collide, Viola finds herself drawn to the enigmatic shadowmancer, despite the dangers and the forbidden nature of their connection.
Likewise, Nicodemus discovers a spark of warmth and compassion in Viola that challenges his resolve. Amidst their quest for justice and redemption, an undeniable bond begins to form between them. In a realm where the line between good and evil blurs, Viola and Nicodemus must navigate not only the perils that surround them but also the growing attraction that threatens to consume them both...
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A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy packed with banter, magic, internal conflict and hurt/comfort tropes.
Order now to secure pre-order bonuses: deleted scenes, extra info, alternative POV scenes, artwork and a sneak peek at the second part in the duology!
Genre: Fantasy
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“It’s hard to forgive when anger made you who you are.”
Viola Windbright, knight of the realm, believes she knows the difference between right and wrong. But when she crosses paths with Nicodemus Nightshade, a shadowmancer whose very existence is a crime, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew.
For half his life, Nicodemus has walked the path of vengeance, but meeting Viola forces him to confront the darkness within himself and consider a different future. As their worlds collide, Viola finds herself drawn to the enigmatic shadowmancer, despite the dangers and the forbidden nature of their connection.
Likewise, Nicodemus discovers a spark of warmth and compassion in Viola that challenges his resolve. Amidst their quest for justice and redemption, an undeniable bond begins to form between them. In a realm where the line between good and evil blurs, Viola and Nicodemus must navigate not only the perils that surround them but also the growing attraction that threatens to consume them both...
***
A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy packed with banter, magic, internal conflict and hurt/comfort tropes.
Order now to secure pre-order bonuses: deleted scenes, extra info, alternative POV scenes, artwork and a sneak peek at the second part in the duology!
Genre: Fantasy
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