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Punished by the Vampire King

Henrikk & Asher's Standalone Novel

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Pub Date Jul 05 2024 | Archive Date Oct 26 2024


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Description

He betrayed his king.

He knew he'd be punished.

But General Asher never thought he'd be on his knees, with the King kneeling behind him, delivering each blow.

This villain origin story is a full-length standalone novel featuring an MM Dark Vampire Romance that can be read independent of Darcy Fayton's other books. It's a dark, spicy, emotional rollercoaster exploring themes of love, betrayal, court intrigue and redemption. While there is a love story, the beginning is rough and the relationship is initially toxic with a power struggle. The story is set in a royal castle and is part of a larger collection in the same world featuring related characters.

As whispers of treachery echo through his royal court, Vampire King Henrikk forces his closest ally, General Asher, to submit to a humiliating punishment, one that sends shockwaves through the Throne Room. As Henrikk finds himself irresistibly drawn to Asher, emotions emerge that confuse and frighten him, leaving them both craving something beyond their control.

To protect another, Asher takes the blame for a crime he didn't commit and is branded a 'traitor'. Now, as he endures the brunt of Henrikk's punishment, Asher's years of concealed affection for the King threaten to come to light. Imprisoned and lonely, Asher tries desperately to bridge the chasm that divides them, igniting a power struggle rife with simmering tension.

As they teeter on the brink of darkness, can Henrikk and Asher trust each other enough to salvage a thread of their tenuous relationship? Or will their fears rip them apart forever?

Delve into a world of castles and vampires in this seductive tale of paranormal MM romance set in a fantasy world, where betrayal and desire intertwine in a tale of passion and intrigue unlike any other.

Dark. Spicy. Fast-paced. Emotional. Addictive. And will leave you wanting more.

“You mustn’t wear your heart on your sleeve, General Asher. You’ll get hurt.”

He betrayed his king.

He knew he'd be punished.

But General Asher never thought he'd be on his knees, with the King kneeling behind him, delivering each blow.

This villain origin story is a...


A Note From the Publisher
WARNING:
- Dark themes including noncon+SA with punishment
- Rough beginning, eventual love story and *hints* of redemption
- Ending type: Bittersweet / HFN / complicated
- This is NOT a sweet romance. One of the MMCs is a true villain.

Book quotes:

"I have endured time. I have endured you. And now, you shall endure me"

"This is what you deserve, your Majesty"

"I've died a thousand times waiting for you to notice me"

"Buckle up and try not to make too much noise"

"Do you like being kept here as a play thing for your King?"

WARNING:
- Dark themes including noncon+SA with punishment
- Rough beginning, eventual love story and *hints* of redemption
- Ending type: Bittersweet / HFN / complicated
- This is NOT a sweet...


Advance Praise

"This book is dark. Don't read it if your triggers include non-con and SA. Don't read it if it's your first time reading dark fantasy or dark romance that includes these themes. The depictions are explicit and on-page. It's brutal and will not be for everyone."

"This was more than the blurb. So much more. I was expecting steamy and mindless BDSM. Who knew that there was going to be a thoughtful, well written love story. A twisted love story where one character is trying to goad the other to kill him. And the dual (ish) ending, HEA and miserable forever. Unexpected. A fun, dark, ever so dark read."

"If you like your books dark, spicy, traumatic, twisted and unexpected, dive into this M/M vampire love story that is full of triggers. Strap in for an emotional and dramatic journey that will have you questioning everything as it explores King Henrikk and General Asher's toxic romance, unyielding bond and turbulent love. With lots of sexual tension, confused emotions, deranged cat and mouse games, and creative punishments. This unpredictable journey brings tragedy, mystery, sacrifice, dark truths, empathy, and even a little redemption. For so long King Henrikk has been the ruthless, selfish and dominant villain, but was there a reason behind everything he's done?...Read this exquisite book to find out, and endure some deliciously slow burn angsty spice, and devastatingly dark dom/sub action along the way. Even villains deserve a happy ending.

"Just like [Darcy's] other work, it was deliciously dark, steamy and lovely all at once. The writing was fluid, the character development was done well, especially with bringing in characters from past books. I really enjoyed the premise of doing anything for love, and good versus evil in the process. It was wonderful seeing the dynamic change, no matter how subtle, over the course of the book. I have always loved vampires, and now having a steamy dark lgbtq+ book with them makes me beyond excited! I look forward to reading more from this author!

"This book is dark. Don't read it if your triggers include non-con and SA. Don't read it if it's your first time reading dark fantasy or dark romance that includes these themes. The depictions are...


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