The Shepherd King Duology by Rachel Gillig

From gothic romantasy sensation Rachel Gillig comes The Shepherd King Duology—a dark, atmospheric, and unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and a heroine who must fight not only for her kingdom but also for her own soul. This deluxe hardcover set, available in a LIMITED PRINT RUN, features stenciled edges, an embossed cover with silver foiling, custom endpapers, and an updated interior design. Perfect for collectors and fans of lush, villainous fantasy romance.

Book 1 – One Dark Window:

Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.

Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets.

But nothing comes for free, especially magic.

When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason.

He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

Book 2 – Two Twisted Crowns:

Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth’s head: the Nightmare.

And he’s not eager to share any longer.

Product Features:

• Edition: Deluxe Hardcover Limited Edition

• Special Features: Stenciled edges, embossed cover with foiling, custom endpapers, and updated interior design

• Genre: Gothic Romantasy, Enemies-to-Lovers, Dark Fantasy Romance
  

Series: The Shepherd King Duology
Reading Order:

1. One Dark Window

2. Two Twisted Crowns

Step into the haunting, mist-soaked world of The Shepherd King, where monsters dwell in shadows, magic demands sacrifice, and even the darkest hearts can be tempted by love.