A Deal with the Elf King
by Elise Kova
A village herbalist is chosen as the elf king's bride. Cozy-ish standalone with a satisfying burn.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~384
- Ending
- HEA
How spicy is A Deal with the Elf King?
A Deal with the Elf King is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Slow build: spice arrives late.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Slow burn
- When: Slow build: spice arrives late
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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How spicy is A Deal with the Elf King?
A Deal with the Elf King is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Slow build: spice arrives late.
Is A Deal with the Elf King a standalone?
Yes, A Deal with the Elf King is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in A Deal with the Elf King?
A Deal with the Elf King features marriage of convenience, fae, arranged marriage, forced proximity, grumpy hero, smart / nerdy heroine. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does A Deal with the Elf King have content warnings?
We have no major content warnings noted for A Deal with the Elf King, but our notes may be incomplete. Check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after A Deal with the Elf King?
If you loved A Deal with the Elf King, try Quicksilver by Callie Hart, Uprooted by Naomi Novik, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. They share its marriage of convenience and fae energy at a similar spice level.