Lady of Darkness (2021) by Melissa K. Roehrich is a dark, New Adult "romantasy" that blends high-stakes assassin political intrigue with slow-burn romance. As the first of five books, it establishes a world where mortal kingdoms and Fae magic collide through the perspective of a lethal but trauma-scarred protagonist. Core Narrative & Worldbuilding
Themes & tone
While there are multiple ways to approach the series, the author suggests starting with the main Lady of Darkness books for the classic epic fantasy feel. Melissa K. Roehrich Lady of Darkness Series by Melissa K. Roehrich - Romance.io lady of darkness melissa roehrich epub