In a realm where nobility rules with an iron grip and every shadow conceals a deadly secret, Maybeth Dea Costa's life shatters the day she's sold into a marriage she never chose. Ripped from her quiet coastal home, she's thrust into the opulent yet treacherous De Luca estate?a glittering prison built on betrayal and ambition.
There, she meets Essie?a fearless young pirate girl with a sharp tongue and a wild heart. Together, they upend the fragile order of the estate, dragging the esteemed De Luca name into chaos and scandal. Their defiance ignites the fury of Adriano, the ruthless man who thought he could control them.
Amid the unraveling lies, she finds herself drawn to Prince Dominicus, a royal whose enigmatic heart reflects the magic that binds them. But as a royal, he remains out of reach.
With enemies in every corner and her true identity becoming the one thing that could destroy her, time is running out. The lives of those she loves hang in the balance. Will she be consumed by the darkness?or rise to claim the power that could reshape her world?
Deepest Dark is a gripping fantasy with dark romance of love and loyalty, rebellion and power, where the price of truth is steep?and only the brave will survive its cost. Will Maybeth find her light in the darkest shadows?
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Simone Harris is a proud Afrikaner author from South Africa, where she began her storytelling journey in her native Afrikaans. Deepest Dark marks her English-language debut?an immersive blend of fantasy, romance, and rebellion. Inspired by her love for historical fantasy and adventure, Simone crafts vivid worlds filled with magic, passion, and bold heroines. When she's not writing, she spends time with her husband and beloved dogs, often scribbling down dreams that spark her next story. Deepest Dark is only the beginning of her literary journey, with many more tales to come.