
by Melinda Hyde
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Added on February 11, 2026
Born to be enemies. Tied by duty. Destined by fate.Forced into a political marriage with Adriel, the enigmatic King of a neighboring kingdom, Liliana must navigate treacherous royal intrigue, hidden agendas, and forbidden magic. As daily dangers escalate and her true heritage unfolds, she must surrender her resentment and claim her destiny. Yet, it's no longer just kingdoms at stake – her heart, magic, and future hang in the balance.Adriel seeks peace, but at a steep price. Binding Liliana to him through marriage, he hopes to safeguard his kingdom. However, as secrets shatter illusions and hidden truths surface, Adriel finds himself torn between duty and desire, waging a silent war for the one thing he never expected: the heart of the woman sworn to despise him.Content Warning: This book contains mature themes, sexual content, and graphic violence.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn’t put it down. The main characters were very well written. So many twists and turns, absolutely loved it!Werewolves, enemies to lovers, forced marriage, and magic. Sign me up everytime! I need the next book now lol
Kingdom of Deceit and Desire follows a young woman whose life is upended when she becomes entangled in the political and magical power struggles, a realm ruled as much by secrets as by crowns. She begins the story relatively constrained—by class, expectation, or circumstance—and is drawn into the orbit of the MMC, whose authority, reputation, and hidden agenda make him both dangerous and impossible to ignore.The story is compelling, emotionally charged, and clearly written by someone who underst
If you’re looking for a fated mates book with some political strife and insta love feels, this is it. Not heavy on the spice and very non descriptive when it comes to it. Overall I enjoyed this book. I really enjoyed the plot. BUT I feel the relationship between the MCs was a little forced. When they were both on the same page, I looovveeeddd their dynamic. The banter and playfulness. The irresistible draw to one another was yummy. But then Adriel would say something that would offend Liliana or

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