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Once Written in Gilded Blood

By K.M. Moronova
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From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes the conclusion to her delicious, arranged-marriage romantasy, Cruel Fates Duet. Love is the sharpest weapon of all.... Born with gilded blood, Alira is a demigod knight forged for war—her rare gift makes her both priceless and disposable... Read More
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From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes the conclusion to her delicious, arranged-marriage romantasy, Cruel Fates Duet.

Love is the sharpest weapon of all....

Born with gilded blood, Alira is a demigod knight forged for war—her rare gift makes her both priceless and disposable in the eyes of the gods she serves. When centuries of bloodshed threaten to consume the world, she is sent into a political marriage with Kalel Lornhelm, the infamous Blood Knight and demon commander of Devicit.

Devicit is a kingdom of beauty and terror, hidden behind a shimmering magical veil. As Alira is drawn into demon life, mistrust slowly gives way to desire, and Alira learns that Kalel has been bound to her fate far longer than she ever knew.

But beneath the city's splendour lies a devastating secret. As gods rise, war reignites, and the systems that shaped them both demand blood once more, Alira and Kalel must confront the cost of peace....

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804962596

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 358

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About the Author

K. M. Moronova has always loved telling stories. She adores reading and writing dark fantasy with a helping of dread and romance. Often, she is found drying flowers and drinking coffee while relaxing in her garden. She loves spending time with her partner exploring the forest and envisioning more devastating stories to tell.

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