Poisoned Kingdom Paperback

he was sent to end his life. Instead, she became his obsession.

Roksana is a poisoner living as a healer — a former assassin with forbidden magic, a sharp tongue, and a past that's finally caught up with her. When her old master demands one last kill to gain her freedom, there's just one problem: she's already killed the War King.

He just refused to stay dead.

Scarred and furious, King Reynard should want her head. Instead, he pulls her into his life, his war, and the political games threatening his throne. He's infuriating. Protective. Annoyingly noble. And he looks at her like she's the answer to a question he's been asking his entire life.

When his hand closes around her throat, and he calls her His Viper, it isn't a threat.

It's a promise.

But promises won't save the family she's built for herself, or shield her from enemies who want her magic.

When secrets threaten her new life, Roksana will have to choose: stand alone to protect herself as she always has, or trust the king she tried to murder — while she fights to save his kingdom.

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An adult high fantasy romance with a morally grey heroine, a cursed king whose love language is obsession, and a slow burn that ignites. Slavic-inspired worldbuilding. Dual POV. Characters in their 30s.

Enemies to lovers • Slow burn to spice • He falls first • Assassin × King • Found family • Mouthy FMC • Political intrigue