Shadow of the Fae - K.J. Baker

Shadow of the Fae - K.J. Baker

K.J. Baker

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 192 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Romance
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A fated-mates fae romance that drags an ordinary woman out of her failing shop and into the politics of a shadowy fae court. Sizzling chemistry, looming war and a destiny she never asked for launch this spicy romantasy series. He's A Fae King. She's His Fated Mate. War Is Watching Them Both. My life is a mess. I run a failing antiques shop, drink far too much coffee, and nurse an addiction to 80s cartoons. So when a gorgeous stranger appears out of nowhere and rips me from my normal life, I don't know whether to be relieved or furious. You see, that stranger isn't human. He's Fae. Not just any Fae, but King of the Shadow Court, and he claims I hold the key to averting a war between my world and his. And that's not even the strangest thing he's told me. He also says I'm his fated mate. He wants me, and he'll do anything to get me. Even if it means igniting the very war he swore to avoid. If I go with him, my life will never be the same again. But I don't think I can resist him. And I'm no longer sure I want to. Shadow of the Fae is the first book in the Shadow Court series, for readers who love fated mates, fae kings, forbidden desire and courtly intrigue. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout and Rebecca Yarros.

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