The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith is a spellbinding blend of historical fantasy, fae magic, royal intrigue, and slow-burn romance set in an alternate Victorian London, 1848, where England has been ruled for centuries by an immortal fae queen. In a kingdom bound by dangerous promises, Queen Mor offers every citizen a single magical bargain to grant their heart’s deepest desire—but every deal comes with a hidden price.
Ivy Benton enters society with everything stacked against her: her family’s reputation is ruined, her sister is mysteriously changed, and her future looks hopeless. When the queen announces a deadly competition for Prince Bram’s hand in marriage, Ivy risks everything, signing her name in blood to secure a crown that could save her family. But court life is more treacherous than she imagined. With glittering balls, cruel magical trials, and political deception at every turn, Ivy forms a risky alliance with the charming yet dangerous Prince Emmett, who offers to help her win—if she agrees to his terms. As romance, betrayal, and dark fae magic collide, Ivy discovers that ambition may cost more than her heart—it may cost her soul.
Perfect for fans of romantic fantasy, faerie bargains, court politics, enemies-to-lovers tension, and dark magical competitions, The Rose Bargain delivers high stakes, lush world-building, and irresistible royal drama.
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