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After years of rejection and ridicule, Hortense has sworn off marriage and retreated to her castle to master the dark arts—until she accidentally summons Kiril, a devastatingly charming demon prince who has very different ideas about how she should spend her time. Their scorching chemistry is undeniable, but getting Hortense to admit she wants him proves tricky when her meddlesome family shows up threatening to ruin everything. This delicious fairytale retelling flips the script on the Ugly Stepsisters, giving us a curvy, complex heroine who refuses to apologize for her desires and a swoon-worthy demon who's met his match. Perfect for readers who love steamy paranormal romance with a sharp sense of humor and a heroine who gets her happily ever after on her own terms!
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