Once Upon A Demon's Heart

Name: Once Upon A Demon's Heart
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781804962589
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By K.M. Moronova

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From USA and New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes a delicious arranged-marriage romantasy. In a world ravaged by war and ruled by vengeful gods, love is both a weapon and a curse... Haunted by her role in a massacre that reignited an ancient war,... Read More

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Once Upon A Demon's Heart

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From USA and New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes a delicious arranged-marriage romantasy.

In a world ravaged by war and ruled by vengeful gods, love is both a weapon and a curse...

Haunted by her role in a massacre that reignited an ancient war, demigod knight Alira is cursed to relive her kingdom's destruction - dying again and again at the hands of the Blood Knight, a ruthless demon commander. But when the demons propose a peace marriage to end the bloodshed, Alira volunteers herself, desperate to break the cycle and save her people.

Betrothed to her enemy - who is also the lost demon boy she once tried to save - Alira must navigate a dangerous path between vengeance and forgiveness. Kalel Lornhelm, haunted by his own dark past and the monstrous hunger within him, is torn between hatred and a growing, forbidden attraction.

As assassins close in, gods interfere, and the threat of betrayal hangs over their union, Alira and Kalel are forced to confront their intertwined destinies and the curse that binds them. Can their love bring peace to Faultore, or will it doom them all?

Once Upon A Demon's Heart by K.M. Moronova is a tale of redemption, love, and the struggle against fates that seem insurmountable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804962589

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 336

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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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