Kiss of the Hollow King

He Demanded a Sacrifice. She Delivered a Reckoning

Every hundred years, the tithe must be paid. A human bride for the Hollow King, ruler of a realm of death and shadows. But Elara, this century’s chosen sacrifice, wasn't sent to die. She was sent to turn his world upside down.
When she arrives in his twilight kingdom, she discovers the legendary king is no monster, but a prisoner of an ancient, shattering grief. And he discovers she is no meek victim, but a stubborn spark of life that threatens to ignite the light in his dead world… or burn it to the ground.
In a castle made of forgotten memories, a battle of wills begins between a king who is terrified to feel again and a woman who refuses to be another echo in his kingdom. But his world is dying, and the one secret that could save them is the same secret that could destroy their fragile bond forever.
Why You'll Fall in Love with “Kiss of the Hollow King”:
An Epic Enemies-to-Lovers Arc: Savor the charged tension between a tortured king and a defiant heroine. Every glance, every word, and every touch matters.
A True Slow-Burn Romance: No insta-love here. Watch a relationship build slowly on hard-earned trust, shared vulnerability, and mutual respect.
An Atmospheric Dark Fantasy World: Immerse yourself in the gothic world of the Penumbra, a place where memories take physical form and phantom flowers glow under a shattered moon.
A Tortured Hero You'll Adore: Kasien isn't evil; he's broken. His journey back to humanity will break your heart and heal it at the same time.
A Strong, Intelligent Heroine: Elara is no damsel in distress. She’s a fighter, a survivor, and the force that will make an ancient king confront his past.
A Standalone Novel: Enjoy a complete story with a satisfying and emotional beginning, middle, and end. No cliffhangers!
Perfect for Fans Of:
Sarah J. Maas (for the epic romance and world-building)
Jennifer L. Armentrout (for the secrets and high stakes)
Carissa Broadbent (for the dark, emotionally charged atmosphere)
And retellings inspired by: Beauty and the Beast & Hades and Persephone.
In a world born from endings, can one kiss be the beginning of everything?