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King of the Unblessed
Realm Immortal Series (Book 1)
- Author
- Michelle M Pillow
- Narrator
- Tillie Hooper
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 14 May 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 34 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Immortality has a way of changing fate.
The choice is simple: go with him or die.
From bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow, King of the Unblessed is a darkly spellbinding and super steamy fae romantasy, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Merrick, dark elfin King of Valdis, had once been heir to all that was good – happiness and pleasure, his domain. Now, trapped as the ruler of mischief, king of necessary evil, he stands on a precipice of choice. On one side, his estranged brother, now ruler of what should have been Merrick's, and on the other, King Lucien of the Damned. Both would sway him. Damnation is winning.
Lady Juliana of Bellemare is from a human family, protected by the Blessed, coveted by the Damned. Betrothed to an old friend of her father's, Juliana is resigned to living out her days close to her childhood home, longing for an adventure but never dreaming she'd get what she wished for. When her fiancé is murdered, and the children of Bellemare are stolen, Juliana is sent on a quest in a strange realm where appearances are deceiving.
Merrick brings more adventure and passion than any woman could want. Can Juliana withstand the temptations of the Unblessed king? The spell she weaves over him is more than he can resist and desperate to be the one to rule her, Merrick offers her a choice: either come with him until he tires of her . . . or die.
King of the Unblessed is the first book in the Realm Immortal trilogy, which continues with Faery Queen and Stone Queen.
Critics Review
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This reviewer has re-read The King of the Unblessed several times since it first arrived on her desk, and each time, has discovered new layers and nuance to Ms. Pillow's tale of dark love, passion, and ultimately redemption
Niniri Theriault's Recommended Read for The Road to Romance
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This was an intricately plotted fantasy that would be at home on the bookshelf next to any classic story of that genre
Kirra Pierce, JERR
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This is a gripping tale of fantasy, romance, intrigue and humour, boasting a fabulous, unforgettable cast of characters both human and fairy. Magical creatures, wizards, possessions, divinations – it's all here
Autiotalo, Enchanted Ramblings
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Vivid storytelling, unique characters, and action-packed adventures . . . a must-read for all readers of fantasy! Ms. Pillow's fantasies will definitely be on my auto-buy list after this steamy romance
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Absorbing. Intense. Exciting. Do not miss a book from Michelle M. Pillow!
Cynthia Eden, USA Today & New York Times Best-selling author of Mine to Take
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Details
- Author
- Michelle M Pillow
- Narrator
- Tillie Hooper
- Duration
- 9 hours 34 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035094646
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Dark romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Mythical creatures: Fairies, elves and similar elf-like, fairy-like or magic-like beings or folk
Synopsis
Immortality has a way of changing fate.The choice is simple: go with him or die.From bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow, King of the Unblessed is a darkly spellbinding and super steamy fae romantasy, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses.Merrick, dark elfin King of Valdis, had once been heir to all that was good – happiness and pleasure, his domain. Now, trapped as the ruler of mischief, king of necessary evil, he stands on a precipice of choice. On one side, his estranged brother, now ruler of what should have been Merrick's, and on the other, King Lucien of the Damned. Both would sway him. Damnation is winning.Lady Juliana of Bellemare is from a human family, protected by the Blessed, coveted by the Damned. Betrothed to an old friend of her father's, Juliana is resigned to living out her days close to her childhood home, longing for an adventure but never dreaming she'd get what she wished for. When her fiancé is murdered, and the children of Bellemare are stolen, Juliana is sent on a quest in a strange realm where appearances are deceiving.Merrick brings more adventure and passion than any woman could want. Can Juliana withstand the temptations of the Unblessed king? The spell she weaves over him is more than he can resist and desperate to be the one to rule her, Merrick offers her a choice: either come with him until he tires of her . . . or die.King of the Unblessed is the first book in the Realm Immortal trilogy, which continues with Faery Queen and Stone Queen.
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