Oath of Kismet

A human artist trapped in the fae world. A dying Winter Lord bound by an ancient curse. A bargain that could save them both-or destroy everything.

Dalana Hale has survived seven years as the Summer Queen's captive, her name stolen, her art exploited, her humanity slowly erased. When the Winter Lord claims her to settle a debt, she expects another gilded cage. Instead, Chai Ashenfrost offers her something far more dangerous: freedom, in exchange for breaking the curse that's killed him seventeen times.

The solution is brutally simple-a fated bond, consummated before the winter solstice. But falling in love was never part of the bargain.

As Dalana discovers reality-shaping powers she never knew she possessed, and Chai remembers what it means to feel warmth after three centuries of ice, they must navigate court politics, an impending war with Summer, and a cosmic debt that demands terrible sacrifice. Their bond could reshape the fae world forever-if it doesn't kill them first.

Oath of Kismet is a dark fantasy romance about choosing love over survival, building power from pain, and painting a future worth fighting for.

Fated mates - Forced proximity - Touch her and die - Political intrigue - Reality-shaping magic - Found family

Content note: Contains fade-to-black romance, violence, and themes of captivity/freedom

Verity Storm conjures worlds where shadows breathe and desire burns brightest in the dark. Her novels weave together fae courts, vampire clans, and forbidden underworld realms-stories steeped in danger, passion, and the kind of romance that lingers like a spell. Known for her lush prose and relentless twists, Verity invites readers into tales where every kiss could be a curse, and every bargain with the night might cost more than a soul.

When she isn't crafting her next wickedly romantic saga, Verity can be found chasing storms, collecting myths, and dreaming up new ways to tempt her readers into the abyss.