The only thing worse than fearing a monster is falling for one …
Kierse McKenna just shattered the Monster Treaty. Again.
It wasn’t entirely her fault. The job was supposed to be simple: steal a goblin-made bracelet off of the Queen of the Nymphs in her own palace. Trade the bracelet for a way to uncover the truth about her past. Except everything goes sideways.
And then he shows up to save her.
Graves—the warlock who ensnared her, betrayed her, and left her to fend for herself. He’s a villain. A monster draped in charm and shadows. And gods help her, he always knows exactly what she wants.
But Graves never does anything for free. He has a job for his favorite little thief. One that will pit her against the most powerful monsters in existence, including his mortal enemy, the Oak King.
An ancient artifact has been located, and only together can they hope to steal it. She just has to let him in.
But once she lets a monster in, he’s impossible to forget … and even harder to resist.
Why You Should Read This Book
Tropes
Trigger Warnings
The Robin on the Oak Throne
“Anyone who can lock down the most formidable bachelor on either side of the Atlantic has my appreciation and condolences.”
“Personally, I’m a fan of something understated. Or a family heirloom.”
“We both already know what your value is. Priceless.”
“Tonight, we are the terror of the night.”
“Books are a singular pleasure. Nothing else in existence can transport you in quite the same way. All you have to do is crack the spine and learn the secrets of the universe.”
“Everything that happened with you. I wish I could rewrite my life with you in it.”
“I am not sacrificing Kierse to your machinations. She is much too precious for that. I will play the game, and I will win my reward.”
“While your skills are valuable, I would do everything in my power to prove that it is the woman that I want and not just the little thief.”
“He has a complicated relationship with everyone.”
“If I’ve learned anything in my pursuit of knowledge, it’s that everything will out if given enough time.”
“You two can fight this out without me. I want no part in this dick-measuring contest. We have more important things to deal with.”
“It is a grail, of sorts, but it was around before the more notable one. There are stories that say if you drink of its power, it can give magic where there is none, heal magic that has been broken even change the makeup of your blood so that a half blood becomes a pure blood.”
“A spell like that is incredibly powerful. The amount of magic needed to hide your identity as well as erase parts of your memory had to have been outrageous.
“If you’re going to be at risk, then I’ll be at your back. Every time.”
“I accept that you’re independent, that you can handle yourself, that you’re bloody reckless. But you can’t do this all alone anymore, Wren. At some point, you are going to have to let others help you. You’re going to have to let me help you.”
“She’s in danger. The Fae Killer is onto us. I don’t know how he knows where we’re going, but we need to hide her.”
“I recognize a wisp when they’re in my home.”
“You have access to anything you want while you’re here. To me.”
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