Apples Dipped in Gold

From the imagination of USA Today bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes Apples Dipped in Gold, an enchanting novella steeped in the dark allure of Grimm fairy tales. It is the captivating second instalment in a mini-series that delves into the macabre and magical world reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm.

The story follows the journey of Samara, a young woman orphaned at an early age and left in the care of her three merciless brothers. Samara has endured years of their cruelty, her life a relentless sequence of torment and sorrow. Her dismal existence is given a glimmer of hope when a charming prince proposes marriage, offering a chance of escape and a promise of happiness.

However, this bright future is quickly overshadowed when Samara's brothers agree to the marriage in exchange for a generous dowry. On her way to what seems like salvation, her carriage is ambushed and she finds herself rescued by Lore, the enigmatic Prince of Nightshade. But this is not a mere act of kindness. Lore demands a favour in return, a price that Samara fears is intended to punish her for crimes she believes she has committed against his kind.

Unbeknownst to Samara, the truth behind Lore's actions is more complex and deeper than she imagines. The Elven Prince of Nightshade has harboured feelings for Samara for seven agonising years. His extraordinary abilities over poisons pale in comparison to the unique influence Samara has over him; she is the toxin that haunts his soul. Lore is consumed by thoughts of her, torn between his desire for liberation from this torment and the undeniable draw of her love.

Apples Dipped in Gold weaves a tale of dark romance, magic, and the age-old battle of heart versus duty. Scarlett St. Clair masterfully brings to life a world where love and vengeance dance on a knife’s edge, and the outcomes are as unpredictable as they are enthralling. Can the Prince of Nightshade find a cure for the intoxicating spell Samara holds over him, or will he be forever ensnared by her allure?

Fans of St. Clair's previous works, such as A Touch of Darkness and King of Battle and Blood, will find themselves once again enchanted by her evocative storytelling and richly woven characters. Apples Dipped in Gold is a must-read novella that transcends the ordinary, taking readers on a spellbinding journey through realms where every turn is fraught with peril and passion.