He assures her that he won’t harm her and promises to return her to her world after a year and a day, provided she obeys one rule: never to see his face. She finds herself trapped in a breathtaking palace, far from her familiar world, and compelled to marry an inscrutable fae lord. Her apprehensions become a reality when the fae abduct Valera instead of her sister. Valera fears that one day the fae will whisk her sister away, leaving her powerless to stop them.

She toils tirelessly as a seamstress to provide for her younger sister and shield her from the allure of the fae forest. Valera’s life is a monotonous routine, devoid of magic or romance. The Moonfire Bride by Sylvia Mercedes is the first book in the Of Candlelight and Shadows series. Upon meeting the vivacious Princess Ilsevel, he agrees to a marital alliance without hesitation.īut why does he find himself unable to shake off the mesmerizing gaze of her older sister? King Vor, though not interested in taking a human bride, is willing to do what is necessary for his people. When the mysterious and attractive Shadow King arrives to find a bride, Faraine anticipates her sister’s selection. Her chronic illness is deemed as a hindrance to the royal family, and she has learned to accept her younger sister’s precedence in everything. Princess Faraine, despite being the eldest daughter, lives a life of seclusion and neglect, away from the court’s limelight. Sylvia Mercedes Synopses: Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes is the first book in the series of the same name. If You Like Sylvia Mercedes Books, You’ll Love… Below is a list of Sylvia Mercedes’ books in order of when they were originally released: Sylvia Mercedes made her debut as a novelist in 2019 with Daughter of Shades, launching her Venatrix Chronicles series. In her spare time, she indulges in a steady stream of fantasy literature. When she isn’t immersed in writing, Sylvia can be found chasing after her daughter, tidying up glitter, attempting to devise wholesome meal plans, and hunting for her misplaced phone. Sylvia resides in the serene countryside of North Carolina, where she lives with her dashing husband, several young children, and two lively felines named The Fluffy Brothers.

She is the author of the popular Venatrix Chronicles, The Scarred Mage of Roseward trilogy, and the romantic fantasy series, Of Candlelight and Shadows. Despite having previously worked in traditional publishing, Sylvia opted to embark on a new adventure in the indie publishing realm and has relished every moment of it. Sylvia Mercedes is an author of fantasy novels.

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