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A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova

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... a mortal-into-fae court romance where duty sparks a dangerous attraction?

A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas

If the duty-bound pull between Luella and Eldas hooked you—the way an arranged bond slowly turns into real heat as they try to save Midscape—then you’ll love how Feyre is hauled into Prythian after killing a wolf, bound to Tamlin’s Spring Court, and drawn into bargains, trials, and a romance that complicates every promise. Like Luella’s risky closeness to the Elf King, Feyre’s growing feelings collide with court politics and deadly magic, delivering that same mix of peril, passion, and fae lore you enjoyed in A Deal with the Elf King.

... a forced marriage that melts from barbs to tenderness over training and shared danger?

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Loved how Luella and Eldas thaw from prickly strangers to partners while learning to wield power and responsibility together? In Serpent & Dove, witch Lou and witch-hunter Reid are shoved into a marriage neither wants, then slowly earn each other’s trust through banter, shared missions, and hard-won vulnerability. That same slow, simmering burn—like Luella’s gradual understanding of Eldas and her role in stabilizing Midscape—unfolds here amid magic, oaths, and escalating stakes.

... a character-first, domestic marriage-of-convenience that grows into true partnership?

Radiance by Grace Draven

If the intimate, close-quarters rhythm of Luella learning the Elf King’s world—quiet dinners, private negotiations, and gentle discoveries—was your favorite, Radiance will hit the same notes. Ildiko and Brishen wed for alliance, then fall in love through everyday kindness, wry humor, and mutual respect. Like Luella and Eldas turning a political bond into real companionship while safeguarding their realms, this story revels in the tender, personal moments where a marriage becomes a team.

... a sharp, first-person plunge into fae courts full of peril, power plays, and forbidden longing?

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

If Luella’s first-person voice—navigating Midscape’s rules, bargaining with the Elf King, and discovering her own power—kept you glued to the page, Jude’s perspective in The Cruel Prince will do the same. You’ll watch her survive Elfhame’s vicious court, trade dangerous favors, and clash with Cardan in a dance of hostility and attraction. It’s that same immersive “I”-driven experience of fae politics and fraught chemistry you enjoyed with Luella and Eldas.

... a folklore-rooted tale of a girl taken from her village to serve a perilous lord and master ancient magic?

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

If being seized from Capton to serve as Human Queen—then uncovering old magic to heal a blighted land—was your jam, Uprooted mirrors that fairy-tale gravity. Agnieszka is taken by the Dragon from her village, learns unpredictable magic under his stern tutelage, and faces a corrupted Wood threatening everyone. Like Luella’s journey with Eldas to restore balance to Midscape, this blends duty, reluctant mentorship, and myth-laced power into an emotionally satisfying triumph.

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