by Ella Laurenti
Series: The Soulmark Cycle #1
Community rating: 5.0/5 from 2 ratings.
**Their match was meant to serve the Empire. Instead, it may destroy it.** Sabine Almarien has survived on cleverness and careful obscurity. But when a mark appears on her skin—one said to bind her to a magically perfect match—the Empire forces her into the Season: a cruel marriage mart where blood vows determine magical power. Worse, her supposedly perfect match is Lord Death himself. Azrian Vaelros—the Emperor's ruthless enforcer—has buried one wife already. He has no interest in another bl
Genres: Fantasy Romance/Romantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy, Romantasy
Tropes: Political Intrigue, Court Intrigue, Enemies-to-Lovers, Arranged/Forced Marriage, Fake Dating, Contract, Blood Contracts
441 pages
Published: 2026-05-01