A Deal with the Elf King

When the Elf King arrives to claim his human queen, Luella never imagined she would be the one chosen — and she certainly never imagined she'd feel anything but hatred for the cold, arrogant ruler who tears her away from everything she loves.

In the world of Midscape, an ancient treaty demands that a human woman cross the veil every generation to serve as queen to the immortal Elf King. Luella is a healer, not a queen. She has a life, a purpose, and absolutely no intention of surrendering either to a king who regards her as little more than a political necessity. He is icy, commanding, and utterly infuriating. She is stubborn, fiercely independent, and refuses to be intimidated.

But Midscape is a world unlike anything Luella has ever known, and the deal binding her to its king runs deeper than either of them expected. As hostility slowly gives way to stolen glances and reluctant conversations, Luella begins to wonder if the man behind the crown is more complicated — and more compelling — than she wanted to believe.

Drawing richly from the mythology of Hades and Persephone with whispers of Beauty and the Beast woven throughout, this lush standalone fantasy romance builds its slow-burn tension with patience and precision. The enemies-to-lovers heat is undeniable, the world of Midscape is utterly immersive, and the emotional payoff is absolutely worth every antagonistic moment that comes before it.