The Robin on the Oak Throne (Oak & Holly Cycle, #2), by K.A. Linde

monster romance • dark fae fantasy • dangerous bargains • forced alliance • morally gray hero

The only thing more dangerous than falling into a monster's trap is discovering you never wanted to escape. Kierse McKenna has broken the Monster Treaty once again, and this time her latest heist has landed her in trouble with some of the most powerful creatures in existence. When Graves, the mysterious warlock who once betrayed her, appears with an offer she can hardly refuse, Kierse is drawn into a dangerous partnership. Their mission: steal an ancient artifact coveted by the monsters who rule their world, including Graves's greatest enemy, the Oak King. But working alongside a monster who knows exactly how to tempt her may prove far more perilous than the heist itself. K.A. Linde returns to her dark, seductive world of magic, monsters, and irresistible danger in this thrilling second installment of the Oak & Holly Cycle.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

The Vibe

Kierse is a fearless, clever thief whose determination to uncover the truth about her past continually draws her into dangerous situations. Graves is a powerful, enigmatic warlock, equal parts charm and shadow, whose complicated history with Kierse makes trusting him as dangerous as resisting him.

Expect a darkly atmospheric fantasy filled with supernatural rivals, high-stakes heists, ancient magic, dangerous bargains, and simmering romantic tension. Perfect for readers who love morally gray monsters, fierce heroines, and romances where the line between enemy and temptation is deliciously blurred.

Tropes & Tags

• Monster romance

• Dark fae fantasy

• Morally gray hero

• Dangerous bargains

• Forced alliance

• Heist adventure

• Ancient artifacts

• Powerful supernatural beings

• Enemies to lovers

Books in Series (In Order)

1. The Wren in the Holly Library (Oak & Holly Cycle, #1)

2. The Robin on the Oak Throne (Oak & Holly Cycle, #2)