Throne in the Dark
  • Published: 4 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9781464259777
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 375
  • RRP: $24.99
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For fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride comes the first book in AK Caggiano's Villains & Virtues series, following the son of a demon on his way to fulfil his dark legacy, and the blonde pickpocket he accidentally magically links to him along the way.

For fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride comes the first book in AK Caggiano's Villains & Virtues series, following the son of a demon on his way to fulfil his dark legacy, and the blonde pickpocket he accidentally magically links to him along the way. Dark lord, demon spawn, prophesied realm destroyer.

With a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne's destiny could be nothing short of nefarious. On the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability his dark life has led to, all it will take to solidify world domination is the completion of his most vicious spell yet.

But then, her. Bubbly, obnoxious, blonde.

Harboring secrets of her own, a tiny yet troublesome thief calling herself Amma completely upsets Damien's malevolent plans when she mistakenly gets chained to his side through magic. Forced to drag her across the realm on his unholy crusade, Damien knows that killing her would fix things, of course, but the nauseatingly sweet Amma somehow begins to prove herself useful. And worse yet, she then proves herself the source of something even more sinister: feelings.

Torn between his villainous birthright and the virtue Amma insists on inspiring, Damien will have to decide if he will help the tender thorn in his side or cut it out at the heart.
  • Published: 4 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9781464259777
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 375
  • RRP: $24.99
Categories:

About the author

A. K. Caggiano

A. K. CAGGIANO writes fantasy stories. She likes cats, guacamole, and not taking things too seriously. For more, please visit www.akcaggiano.com. She lives in Vermont.

Praise for Throne in the Dark

A magical quest, a morally gray/cinnamon roll hero, grumpy x sunshine and an adorable slow burn romance all rolled into one book series? Count me in. Throne in the Dark is a romantasy rom-com style sweet treat for those readers who can never get enough quippy banter in their lives. Romance and high fantasy readers will laugh out loud while devouring this whimsical tale,

J. Penner, author of A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

Wickedly charming and delightfully romantic, Throne in the Dark will have readers swooning, laughing and, of course, rooting for the villain. Every misadventure on Damien and Amma’s journey had us falling harder for this unlikely couple and eager for more.

E.B. Asher, USA Today bestselling author of This Will Be Fun

Throne in the Dark is an absolute romp. Frothy, campy, self-aware, and chaotic in the best way possible. A genre-defying read blending comedic, high fantasy, and romance beats. I couldn't ask for more— a delicious slow burn, forced proximity, moments of tenderness and moments of absolute lunacy. Huge fun!

Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy

Caggiano’s charming, witty adventure was a breath of fresh air in a genre overrun by angst and drama.

Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of House of Beating Wings
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