Our Vicious Oaths - by N E Davenport (Paperback)

About the Book

"Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her. Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom--in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she's never experienced before...but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King. For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh. On Kadeesha's wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land. But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable...and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King's jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

"An instant romantasy classic!" -- Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author

Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport--a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue--as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.

Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her.

Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom--in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she's never experienced before...but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King.

For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh.

On Kadeesha's wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land.

But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable...and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King's jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

Review Quotes

"Our Vicious Oaths is romantasy at its very finest--vivid world building, lush political intrigue, indomitable characters, sizzling spice that shifts and evolves along with the story, a whole cast that's impossible not to love (or not to hate), and the kind of twisty, vengeance-filled, fast paced plot that keeps you begging for one more chapters. A true revelation. Nia Davenport's writing grabs you by the throat and stares into your soul!" - Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Delicious and delightful...at last, Davenport delivers the 'enemies to lovers' book of my dreams." - Analeigh Sbrana, Sunday Times Bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds

"All the romantasy-loving folks, listen up -- this is your next favorite book! An immersive world, knife-to-throat enemies to lovers, morally grey characters wading through messy politics, and SEXY GOOD TIMES. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up! An instant romantasy classic!"

- Katee Robert, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author

"N.E. Davenport nailed it with this enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romantasy that felt like a breath of fresh air. Malachi and Kadeesha are the ultimate power couple, who I would die for, and the heat--oh my, the HEAT--is off the charts. The world was intricately and expertly woven with a plot that kept moving at a breakneck pace. Our Vicious Oaths is a spectacular addition to the genre, and everyone needs to read this."

- Nisha J Tuli, International bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

"Black excellence takes on new meaning in this steamy romantasy full of banter and blood--lovers of fae and spice, unique magic systems and intricate worldbuilding, will find so much to love between these pages. This is instant classic that belongs on the same shelf as the current titans of the genre." - Kamilah Cole, Lodestar Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

"Davenport has created a world of epic proportions: epic hate, epic love, and epic stakes. A masterclass in tension, with fae at their most wicked, and enemies turned lovers at its most ruthless. Our Vicious Oaths starts with a bang (literally) and never lets up. Clear off your shelves for what is sure to be a new romantasy favorite." - Gabi Burton, Internationally bestselling author of Sing Me to Sleep

"Vicious and enthralling, with a side of some delicious forced proximity action. Kadeesha and Malachi are perfectly matched in power and wit and every interaction of theirs sizzled with undeniable tension. Truly, Our Vicious Oaths delivers the unapologetically Black fae fantasy we've all been waiting for."

- Tigest Girma, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Dark