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Name: A Deal With The Elf King
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the romantic and gripping, Greek-inspired fantasy standalone from a Sunday Times bestselling author

By Elise Kova

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The elves come for war or wives. The choice will be hers. Luella's quiet village bears a heavy burden: once a generation, the Elf King arrives from the realm of magic to take a bride, and prevent the breaking of a centuries-old treaty that keeps humanity... Read More

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The elves come for war or wives. The choice will be hers.

Luella's quiet village bears a heavy burden: once a generation, the Elf King arrives from the realm of magic to take a bride, and prevent the breaking of a centuries-old treaty that keeps humanity from destruction. This time, he's here for Luella. Independent, caring, and fiercely devoted to her people, Luella is content as the village herbalist. But when the king arrives—icy, proud, and dangerously handsome—everything changes.

Taken to a realm of magic and unexpected beauty, Luella discovers a secret at the heart of the elves' domain: the land is dying, and only she can save it.

But as her new powers stir within her, so does unexpected passion. And soon Luella will have to choose between her new kingdom—and her new husband—and the world she has always called home.

A Deal With The Elf King by Elise Kova is a heart-stirring tale where love and duty collide in a world where magic meets reality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399763820

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 291g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Elise Kova is a #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. When not writing, she can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.

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