She's a wild Romani storyteller, bound by an ancient curse. He's the enigmatic Raven Lord, determined to claim her soul. Their destiny is written in shadows and starlight, but will their love be a salvation or a delicious damnation?

Lira, with her fiery spirit and quick wit, weaves tales in the vibrant Romani market, her raven, Whisper, a mischievous extension of her untamed soul. She thrives on freedom, on the crackling energy of stories yet to be told, oblivious to the ancient eyes that watch her from the deepest shadows. But her world is about to collide with a power she cannot comprehend, a destiny etched in the very fabric of existence.

Unseen, the Raven Lord observes, drawn by the raw power thrumming from her, a vibrant hum against the dull canvas of mortality. She is a beacon, a siren call to his ancient, ravenous soul. This is no mere mortal; she possesses a fire that intrigues him more than any treasure. To merely possess her would be a waste. No, she would be a queen, a partner in his eternal reign, bound by the very curse that has burdened him for millennia-a curse that now sings a different tune, a melody of undeniable possession.

When the Raven Lord steps from the veil of darkness, his presence shimmers, coalescing into an impossibly handsome man cloaked in shadow. His obsidian eyes hold the secrets of a thousand forgotten nights, and his smile promises both danger and thrilling ecstasy. "I am the Raven Lord," he announces, his voice a low, resonant purr. "Your destined husband, bound to you by the very curse that brings us together."

Lira, defiant to her core, refuses to be a pawn in a cosmic game. Her Romani spirit rises, challenging his ancient power. But when a single, impossibly dark feather from his cloak transforms into a rope of living shadow, binding her to his undeniable will, she is thrust into his realm-a dreamscape woven from shadows and ancient magic, where the veil between worlds is thin, if it exists at all.

Trapped in a world of unsettling beauty and primal desire, Lira fights against the magnetic pull of the Raven Lord. His touch ignites a forbidden warmth, his kisses are raw, possessive, and utterly consuming, awakening a primal longing she can neither explain nor deny. He is everywhere-in her mind, in her body, in her soul-and as his hands roam her, claiming every inch, she finds herself surrendering to the overwhelming pleasure of his possession.

Can Lira, the wild Romani storyteller, resist the seductive power of a creature born of shadow? Or will she succumb to the intoxicating allure of the Raven Lord and embrace a destiny that promises both profound despair and the most exquisite, earth-shattering love?

Dive into a dark, passionate saga where fate, desire, and ancient magic collide. Perfect for readers who crave:

Enemies-to-lovers with a dark fantasy twist
Powerful, enigmatic male leads
Strong, defiant heroines
Intense, possessive romance
Supernatural curses and ancient realms

About the Author

Shadowlyn Drake is a dark fantasy erotica romance writer who loves crafting tales of powerful creatures, desperate heroines, and forbidden desires. You can find her on Instagram @SHADOWLYNDRAKE.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We first started out as ?The Paperback Exchange,? a chain of physical bookstores where we would part exchange your beloved books for new stories to transport you to faraway places. However, as shopping started to evolve to online shops and marketplaces, we bid our stores goodbye to become ?PBShop.? This transition has only allowed us to blossom as we now ship thousands of titles to book lovers across the globe. We pride ourselves in being a community of local book lovers which allows our passion and devotion to shine in everything we do. In 2020 we not only celebrated our 20th birthday but our 1st birthday as being completely employee owned after becoming an E.O.T in September 2019. We are proud to be different and embrace standing apart on a book mountain by working from a virtual inventory which allows us to provide thousands of books that may be difficult to get for your bookshelf or your studies. Working with a number of different suppliers allows us to explore other avenues such as puzzles, sheet music and even stationery so we really do have something for everyone. Life is about being versatile in all realms of existence. If this is your first visit or you are a returning customer, we would like to welcome you to the PBShop family, for there is no friend as loyal as a book. We are a company who put our customers at the centre of everything we do as we understand the importance of reading because once you learn to read, you will forever be free. There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours that we are yet to explore, which is why we will forever inspire curious minds.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Pbshop.co.uk Ltd
Unit 22 Horcott Industrial Estate, Horcott Road, Fairford, GL7 4BX, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Returns Policy
We ask all customers to contact us for authorisation should they wish to return their order. Orders returned without authorisation may not be credited.
If you wish to return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to obtain authorisation.

Returns requested beyond this time will not be authorised.

Our team will provide full instructions on how to return your order and once received our returns department will process your refund.
Please note the cost to return any...

More Information

Right of withdrawal

If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.

Information regarding the right of withdrawal

Statutory right to withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Effects of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).

We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.

You shall send back the goods or hand them over to PBShop.store US, Springfield Gardens, New York, U.S.A., +44 1285 712917, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

Exceptions to the right of withdrawal

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.

Shipping Terms

Books are shipped from our US or UK warehouses. Delivery estimates allow for delivery from either location.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 14 business days	7 to 14 business days
First item	� 0.00	� 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.