Radiance

Grace Draven

Book 1 of Wraith Kings

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A political alliance forces Brishen, a prince of the non-human Kai people, into an arranged marriage with Ildiko, a human noblewoman from a rival kingdom. Each expects to find the other physically repulsive, but their unlikely partnership grows from wary courtesy into deep friendship and, eventually, passion. Along the way they must navigate court intrigue, cultural prejudice, and threats to both their kingdoms while learning to see past appearances. It's a slow-burn fantasy romance built on mutual respect rather than instant attraction.