Heir of Illusion (Deluxe Edition) : Your next romantasy obsession-enemies to lovers tension, dark magic, and twists that leave you breathless. - Madeline Taylor

Heir of Illusion (Deluxe Edition) : Your next romantasy obsession-enemies to lovers tension, dark magic, and twists that leave you breathless. - Madeline Taylor

Madeline Taylor

£25.00
  • Pages · 480 pages
  • Publication Date · 04/11/2025
  • Genre · Romance
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SHE IS NOT THE PET THEY TAMED. SHE IS THE BEAST THEY LET INSIDE. AND SHE WILL SHOW NO MERCY. Welcome to the Verran Isles, where seduction meets brutality, and freedom always has a price. Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Callie Hart and Jennifer Armentrout. 'Sizzling with tension and utterly addictive . . . This is how you do romantasy!'BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY, bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy'God tier fantasy . . . every single page had me gagged in the best way'THE DEBUT DIGEST
'Tension, angst, a delicious slow burn - I devoured this book. My top read this year!" GENEVA LEE, bestselling author of Filthy Rich Vampires
'Unique, twisty and fun, Heir of Illusion is bursting with angst, longing, and sizzling banter'STACIA STARK, bestselling author🖤IF YOU CAN HEAR THE WHISPERS, IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE . . . ON THE ISLE OF ILLUSION, NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS. Ivy Pomeroy should be untouchable. Blessed with the power of illusion, she has many tricks up her sleeve, yet none are a match for the enchanted necklace that keeps her bound as an assassin to a king she despises. When a powerful stranger from Death's Isle arrives hunting the weapon Ivy needs to secure her freedom, the enemies collide in a reluctant alliance brimming with tension. But when their search disturbs an ancient power that threatens to unravel the entire kingdom, her fight for freedom soon becomes a battle for survival. As undeniable attraction tangles with deadly secrets, Ivy must never forget . . . though, she may wear a collar:SHE IS NOT THE PET THEY TAMED. SHE IS THE BEAST THEY LET INSIDE. AND SHE WILL SHOW NO MERCY. 🖤** This edition includes: Exclusive character artwork endpapers, plus PLC artwork and foil on the hardboard case! **DISCOVER WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR HEIR OF ILLUSION'The twists? Absolutely unhinged (in the best way)'★★★★★ 'It's the perfect mix of "I'm going to kill you" and "I would die for you."'★★★★★ 'BookTok was right-this one's amazing!'★★★★★ 'This was like if Aelin and Rhysand had a book'★★★★★ 'The tension was palpable, the banter had ME BLUSHING'★★★★★ 'A beautifully crafted whirlwind of emotions.' ★★★★★ 'I insist, you read this book, it is gold standard' ★★★★★ 'Addictive, Intense, and Deliciously Dangerous' ★★★★★ Tropes:*Morally Grey shadow daddy *Reluctant alliance *"Who did this to you?"*He falls first *Touch her and die*Top-tier banter

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