A Bond so Fierce and Fragile (Compelling Fates Saga, Band 3)

Half-Fae Elessia could have had everything.Literally.Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet.But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king's dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service.Five years later, she's living amongst humans in Ellow and has created a life for herself-as best she can, with the king's promise to call in his debt looming over her.When he finally comes to collect, she is made to infiltrate the human elections to determine whether the current regent is involved in the strange things happening in the land of Fae.With the promise of freedom from the king's claws, Elessia is determined to see it through. Liberty is within reach as long as she can keep the lethal Fae guard watching over her from eliminating her before she unearths the information the king seeks.But as she grows closer to the brooding human regent and secrets begin to unravel, Elessia realizes greater forces may be at play.And she might stand before the choice between her own freedom and that of a nation.

NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER!<BR><BR>'Tell me. Tell me you burn for me like I burn for you'<BR><BR>A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly is the first in an epic, spicy, slow-burn romantasy series from Sophia St Germain, perfect for fans of Gild, The Cruel Prince, The Veiled Kingdom, and Sarah J Maas.<BR><BR>✨ Dark and spicy<BR>✨ Enemies-to-lovers<BR>✨ Slow-burn that burns HOT<BR> ✨ Fae world<BR>✨ Political intrigue<BR>✨ Secret identities <BR> ✨ Curses and prophecies and more!<BR>_______________________________<BR><BR>Half-Fae Elessia could have led a charmed life, making the most of her ability to compel anyone to do her bidding just by looking in their eyes. But, after a tragic accident, she's thrown into the Fae king's dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath, binding her to his service.<BR><BR> Five years later, she's living amongst humans in Ellow and has created a life for herself. But her debt to the king still hangs over her head, and now he's come to collect.<BR><BR> Tasked with infiltrating the human elections to determine whether the current regent is involved in strange events in the land of Fae, Elessia knows that this is her only chance at freedom - if only she can prevent her lethal and ever-watching Fae guard from eliminating her before she can unearth the information the king seeks.<BR><BR> But, as she grows closer to the brooding human regent and secrets begin to unravel, Elessia realises greater forces may be at play. And soon she is faced with a choice: her own freedom or that of an entire nation.<BR>_______________________________<BR><BR>Readers can't get enough!<BR><BR>'From the very first page, this book grabbed me and refused to let go. I was completely caught in its pull - pulled in by the emotional depth, the absolutely stunning writing, and that slow-burn tension that practically sizzled off the page. I didn't sleep. I couldn't. I had to know how it would all unfold' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'Perfect! Just absolutely perfect! Written incredibly, the pacing was great, so many twists and turns! Top 5 books I've read this year for sure!' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'I was floored every step of the way . . . Sophia, you mended my shattered heart only to rip it out and hurl it straight into the sun. HOW COULD YOU?!' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'Definitely in my all-time top 5. Infinity stars read without a doubt . . . loved every second of this book' 5 ⭐ reader review

'You'll have me in every lifetime. In this one, and what comes next, and whatever comes after that, you'll have me'<BR><BR>A Fate so Dark and Delicate is the fourth in an epic, spicy, slow-burn romantasy series from Sophia St Germain, perfect for fans of Gild, The Cruel Prince, The Veiled Kingdom, and Sarah J Maas.<BR><BR>✨ Dark and spicy<BR> ✨ Enemies-to-lovers<BR> ✨ Slow-burn that burns HOT<BR>✨ Fae world<BR> ✨ Political intrigue<BR> ✨ Secret identities<BR>✨ Curses and prophecies and more!<BR>_______________________________<BR><BR><BR>The king is dead, but Havlands is still in turmoil, plagued by distrust amongst the conquered rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans.<BR><BR>With the impending threat of the invading Oakgards' Fae, Elessia and her friends find themselves in a race to unite their fractured realm. But as Elessia grapples with the deadly implications of her newfound powers, she and Merrick discover a devastating truth: the price of her new gifts may force them to leave Havlands and their friends behind to face the looming war alone.<BR><BR>As Elessia and Merrick journey to Vastala in desperate search of answers, their friends must survive the brutal politics of a collapsing realm on their own. Bonds are tested, loyalties shift, and the lines between ally and enemy blur. And with fate at the door, they each must decide whether answering the call of destiny is worth facing the shadows that haunt them-all before it's too late.<BR>_______________________________<BR><BR>Readers can't get enough of The Compelling Fates Saga!<BR><BR>'This series continues to impress me with its ability to make me feel. It's dramatic, emotional, and immersive in a way that makes you live alongside the characters. Sophia St. Germain has truly mastered writing fantasy romance that blends heartache, resilience, and the kind of passion that leaves you breathless.' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'This is a fast paced, emotional rollercoaster and you know what, I love it. Sophia is an incredibly talented author' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'Sophia, I dub thee the Queen of Emotional Cliffhangers!' 5 ⭐ reader review<BR><BR>'I know that book four is going to absolutely wreck me - likely in both a wonderful way, as well an emotionally scarring one but I am absolutely here for it!' 5 ⭐ reader review

Torture. Darkness. Loss.That's what the Fae king has planned to break her.But Elessia is prepared to fight.She is ready to fight her way out of the king's claws, fight to save Havlands from rebels and Fae alike, and above all, fight to return to the one she loves.But in the end, it's her own life she might need to fight for the most, and even though her mate will do anything, including rip the entire world to shreds, to keep her safe, there is nowhere to hide when the gods themselves are after you.

After saving her rebel friends on the final day of the election, Elessia is on the run.But the danger is far from over.As she fights her guilt for betraying Loche, the man she foolishly believed could mend her broken soul, and wrestles with the unexpected emotions stirring within her for Merrick, her fiercely loyal guard, Elessia learns of the rebels' true plans-plans that threaten every loved one she's left behind.But it's the even greater peril looming on the horizon-the one that could shatter the very foundations of their world-that forces her to decide whether she is willing to embrace her birthright to the Rantzier name and, with the help of Merrick and his band of unwilling warriors, lead the journey to unite the warring factions of Havlands before it's too late...Or before the Fae king and human regent find her.