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[PREORDER] [Indie Exclusives]Merciless: A Novel (The Merciless Realms, 2) by Cortney L. Winn

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Sequel to Vesselless • dark fantasy romance • betrayal + hostage arc • magical bargain/forced obedience • drained powers • evil queen • mind/heart manipulation • political marriage pressure • dual plotlines (Nizzara + Lo/Dagen)

Perfect for readers of:

Dark romantasy sequels where everything gets worse (in the best way)
Betrayal, bargains, and morally gray loyalties
Hostage/“taken to a place he’ll never find you” tension
Court intrigue + forced marriage stakes

Releases February 2, 2027

Spice: 2/5

More plot-heavy, angst-driven, and emotionally intense than explicit (based on synopsis focus).

The vibe

After sacrificing her soul to save Dagen’s, Nizzara expects pain—but not another betrayal from someone she trusted. This time, it lands her at the feet of her father’s mortal enemy: Queen Nexia. Held hostage in a land Dagen would never think to search, stripped of her power, and unable to escape alone, Nizzara makes the only choice left to survive—she strikes a magical bargain with the very person who betrayed her.

Now forced to obey a traitor’s every command, Nizzara’s mind, body, and freedom hang in the balance while motives and loyalties blur. And as that traitor works to free her from Nexia’s grip, Nizzara uncovers truths about Dagen that make her question whether she even wants to return to Zarr.

Back in Zarr, Lo is drowning in guilt as weeks pass with no sign of Nizzara. While Lo hunts for ancient vessel rings to protect her brother from rising threats, a stranger’s shadow creeps into Dagen’s heart—turning his love for Nizzara into sudden, inexplicable ice. As Lo begins to unravel the chilling mystery behind his changed affection, the ghosts of her past arrive at the castle gates: a powerful potion-maker comes to collect a long-owed life debt, demanding a devastating price—Dagen’s hand in marriage to another.

Lo must choose: honor her debt and shatter her brother’s heart… or refuse and damn herself to ruin.

Indie exclusive — available while supplies last.
Preorder perks: An art print, a bookmark, a sticker sheet, and a digitally signed bookplate (while supplies last).

The Merciless Realms Series In Order:

Vesselless, Book 1
Merciless, Book 2

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[PREORDER] [Indie Exclusives]Merciless: A Novel (The Merciless Realms, 2) by Cortney L. Winn