THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The first book in Laurell K. Hamilton’s spicy dark romantasy series about paranormal private investigator and fae princess Meredith Gentry – forced to fight for her right to rule the Seelie Court – a world that is a dangerous as it is beautiful, ruled by the dark passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . .

. or demons. Perfect for fans of Sarah J.

Maas and A Court This Lovely and Cruel . . .

‘One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field’ Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood)’I’ve never read a writer with a more fertile imagination’ Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of Outlander

Merry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles where she works as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime. But now her loathed aunt – the Queen of Air and Darkness – has sent an assassin to bring Merry back to court – whether she likes it or not. For Merry is to be a pawn in the Queen’s ruthless plans for the succession.

The task that awaits her doesn’t seem so onerous: to enjoy the company of the faerie world’s most beautiful immortal men. Her reward is the crown – and to stay alive. The penalty for failure: death .

. . A page-turning steamy read packed with supernatural intrigue, A Kiss of Shadows is a gripping blend of fae fantasy, paranormal romance, mystery and political scheming from the author of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter.

Readers LOVE the Merry Gentry series!‘The spice is OFF THE CHARTS!!’ ‘I have a new favourite urban fantasy series!’ ‘I am absolutely obsessed!’ ‘Deliciously dark and sexy’ ‘Mystery, romance, and assassination attempts. What more could you want?’ ‘Kept me hooked’ ‘Merry’s story is so good!!! I didn’t want to put it down, there is romance, action, seduction, crazed power and so much more!!!’ ‘Tons of saucy faerie fun!’