Blooms of Darkness

The Broken Prophecy, Book 1

By: Anna Applegate, Helen Domico

Narrated by: Jessica Threet, Gabriel Michael

A Court of Thorns and Roses meets The Bachelorette in this new, exciting fantasy romance!

Eight Fae fight for my hand in marriage. They're willing to kill for it. But if they discover my secret, my future husband might kill me too.

The King of Brookmere has decreed his daughter is to marry—which means, despite my protests, he's enacted an archaic tradition, summoning powerful Fae from across the land to compete for my hand in marriage. And more importantly, the throne.

Eight fae will fight in the deadly trials, braving formidable magic and each other to prove themselves worthy of the crown. Including the arrogant, shadow-wielding Kade Blackthorn, who arrived out of nowhere and appears to have far more abilities than he should. In truth, all I've ever wanted is for someone to love me for who I am, despite my secrets. An ally. An equal.

While one of the contenders might become my husband, a trusted friend is the last title any of them can win. These men are willing to do anything for power. If they discover my secret, that I'm an heir with no magic, then we're all doomed.

Blooms of Darkness is the first book of the Broken Prophecy series, a slow-burn, new adult romantasy. Listeners are encouraged to use discretion when diving into this enemies-to-lovers, shadow-daddy romance.

Contains exclusive bonus scenes.

©2024 Anna Applegate & Helen Domico (P)2025 Podium Audio

Kept me enthralled from the start

Like the concept of the story. Was surprised at the end..already have 2nd book in the queue

Gabriel only speaks near end of book

Was not expecting Gabriel to only speak at the end of the book. Such a missed opportunity…

THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING 😍

Amazing story, great plot, characters and banter!!! New all time favourite. Also the performance was fantastic!!

Loved this book

This was such a great audiobook. I loved the storyline and can't wait for book 2 to come out. And YES, I will be listing to the audiobook and owning book 2 as well. Such great writing.

Good

While I enjoyed the story, I would have preferred it had been performed in duet, rather than the male voice coming in right at the end of the book. The FMC came off a little juvenile at times in her assumptions, but was still fine. Not sure why I didn't LOVE the book per se, but I think it may be that it was kind of surface level at times. Do I recommend it? Sure. But it didn't hold me captive like other books I've read recently.