A Beast Caged in Briars (FaeBound Fate, Book 1)

A cursed human with hatred in her heart. A fae assassin unable to fall in love. And a fate neither of them can escape.

Welcome to Rose Manor, where the only thing worse than being imprisoned in a sentient manor that hates you, is the broody fae assassin who's marked your life. And now your heart.

What makes this dark and gothic romantasy absolutely irresistible: 

🗡️True enemies to lovers to...

🗡️Forced proximity

🗡️Torturous slow burn to spicy

🗡️Stabby, cursed 34 year old human FMC

🗡️Shadow daddy fae assassin MMC

🗡️Only one bath (technically there's two...but not according to the MMC. You're welcome.)

🗡️Fated mates who don't know it yet

🗡️A brutal cliffhanger that will make you throw your book across the room

The story:

To escape the sentient manor, Brielle must make someone fall in love with her before her curse renews.

The only problem? No one else has ever been allowed inside Rose Manor…Until now. But the secretive assassin who enters isn't just her trueborn enemy.

He's hunting her.

And worse?

Torn between his duty to the crown and his overwhelming need to claim the tiny human Hellcat, Caderyn bargains with Brielle—if they escape the manor, he'll let her live.

But she knows that trusting him will only end in something worse than death: heartbreak. A thing she vows to never suffer again.

And when he marks her heart, she'll do whatever it takes to survive him too.

A bargain could save her life. Trust could surrender it. And her revenge pact could utterly destroy it.

Content and Specifications:

• 400+ pages of dark gothic romantasy
• Heat level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5 mildly explicit)
  
• 18+ adult content
• 6x9" paperback or hardcover
• Book 1 of the FaeBound Fate series
• US English
• Signed by Tempest Reign, with exclusive art print and swag, packed with love at Tempest HQ

Readers say:

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Carlina (Goodreads)
  
• "I loved this book! Absolutely love it." - Farrahlea (Goodreads)
• "The banter, the angst, the mystery surrounding the curse, and the way Brielle and Caderyn push each other's buttons are addictive and invigorating. The slow burn...delicious! I need more!" - BeeFaith (Goodreads)

Perfect for fans of:

• Dark and gothic fantasy romance
• Hunter x Hunted vibes
• Forbidden romance
  
• Sentient manors
• Feminine rage
• Obsessed love interest
• Books like: Quicksilver, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, ACOTAR, The Death-Made Prince, Queen of Roses, and A Kiss of Iron

About Tempest Reign:

Tempest Reign is a romantasy author who adores epic slow burn romance that rips your heart out in one breath, yet makes it flutter and swoon in the next. Known for morally gray characters, feminine rage, and angsty romance, she's the perfect choice for readers seeking a dark and gothic story with all the feels.

Why buy direct from Tempest HQ:

Every book is personally signed by Tempest, and includes free and exclusive goodies such as character art, bookmarks, and stickers (physical orders only). Each order is hand packed with love at Tempest HQ, and sent direct to you. Support an indie author, and get an incredible shelf trophy with all the bragging rights!

Series note:

A Beast Caged in Briars is book one of the FaeBound Fate series. Grab the FREE prequel novella, A Curse Forged in Fate, which is best read after this book, and discover just how Brielle and Caderyn met ten years ago!