From bestselling indie author Laura Thalassa comes the newly revised and edited third book in her smash-hit dark fantasy romance between a siren and the “bargainer” she owes countless favors to.
In the beginning, there was darkness.
Before he met his soulmate, Callypso Lillis, and before he became the Bargainer or the King of Night, he was just Desmond Flynn, the bastard son of a scribe. A boy born to a weak mother in a lowly city, cursed with little magic, and destined to marry a slave. A boy taught to hide his truths from the realm of Night…and from himself.
But fate had something else in mind.
In an instant, Des loses everything, and his life becomes newly defined by a quest for revenge. From the barren caves of Arestys to the palace of Somnia to the streets of Earth, Des journeys to places he’s only ever read about to destroy the king who shattered his fragile life in the shadows. What he finds will change him forever. Between the threads of fate, the business of bargains, and a centuries-long quest to find his mortal soulmate, this is how a fairy who began with nothing but darkness becomes the Emperor of Evening Stars.
From bestselling indie author Laura Thalassa comes the newly revised and edited third book in her smash-hit dark fantasy romance between a siren and the “bargainer” she owes countless favors to.
In the beginning, there was darkness.
Before he met his soulmate, Callypso Lillis, and before he became the Bargainer or the King of Night, he was just Desmond Flynn, the bastard son of a scribe. A boy born to a weak mother in a lowly city, cursed with little magic, and destined to marry a slave. A boy taught to hide his truths from the realm of Night…and from himself.
But fate had something else in mind.
In an instant, Des loses everything, and his life becomes newly defined by a quest for revenge. From the barren caves of Arestys to the palace of Somnia to the streets of Earth, Des journeys to places he’s only ever read about to destroy the king who shattered his fragile life in the shadows. What he finds will change him forever. Between the threads of fate, the business of bargains, and a centuries-long quest to find his mortal soulmate, this is how a fairy who began with nothing but darkness becomes the Emperor of Evening Stars.
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Combining dark fantasy, mythology, and romance, speculative fiction frequently explores intense bonds forged between mortal protagonists and powerful supernatural beings. Author Laura Thalassa has written over a dozen novels across fantasy romance, paranormal romance, and post-apocalyptic fiction, establishing a notable body of work that includes the USA Today bestselling Bewitched series and The Four Horsemen series. Her books blend high-stakes mythical danger with emotional tension, offering expansive world-building populated by strong-willed heroines and complex antiheroes.
Born and raised in Fresno, California, Thalassa developed a passion for storytelling early in life, spending much of her childhood inventing fantastic tales alongside her best friend. Having fallen in love with stories as a child, she decided she never wanted to escape them, eventually turning her imaginative childhood hobby into a full-time authorial career. Although she has written post-apocalyptic series, paranormal romance remains her foundational interest and primary artistic passion, serving as the genre that originally drew her into reading. Today, Thalassa lives in sunny Santa Barbara in southern California with her husband, author Dan Rix, and their children. When she is not writing, she can be found reading about lost civilizations, exploring hiking trails, relaxing at the beach, splashing with her kids in the Pacific Ocean, and hoarding chocolate for the apocalypse.
Thalassa's writing style is characterized by fast-paced plotting, immersive supernatural lore, and central relationships grounded in high-stakes conflict. Her narratives consistently feature strong-willed female leads who must navigate challenging circumstances where personal duty directly clashes with dark desire. Whether portraying ancient sorcerers, immortal bargainers, or apocalyptic figures, her work emphasizes dynamic character interactions, indulge-worthy romantic tropes, and perilous atmospheric settings.
4 books in catalog
Combining dark fantasy, mythology, and romance, speculative fiction frequently explores intense bonds forged between mortal protagonists and powerful supernatural beings. Author Laura Thalassa has written over a dozen novels across fantasy romance, paranormal romance, and post-apocalyptic fiction, establishing a notable body of work that includes the USA Today bestselling Bewitched series and The Four Horsemen series. Her books blend high-stakes mythical danger with emotional tension, offering expansive world-building populated by strong-willed heroines and complex antiheroes.
Born and raised in Fresno, California, Thalassa developed a passion for storytelling early in life, spending much of her childhood inventing fantastic tales alongside her best friend. Having fallen in love with stories as a child, she decided she never wanted to escape them, eventually turning her imaginative childhood hobby into a full-time authorial career. Although she has written post-apocalyptic series, paranormal romance remains her foundational interest and primary artistic passion, serving as the genre that originally drew her into reading. Today, Thalassa lives in sunny Santa Barbara in southern California with her husband, author Dan Rix, and their children. When she is not writing, she can be found reading about lost civilizations, exploring hiking trails, relaxing at the beach, splashing with her kids in the Pacific Ocean, and hoarding chocolate for the apocalypse.
Thalassa's writing style is characterized by fast-paced plotting, immersive supernatural lore, and central relationships grounded in high-stakes conflict. Her narratives consistently feature strong-willed female leads who must navigate challenging circumstances where personal duty directly clashes with dark desire. Whether portraying ancient sorcerers, immortal bargainers, or apocalyptic figures, her work emphasizes dynamic character interactions, indulge-worthy romantic tropes, and perilous atmospheric settings.
The Bargainers
The Bargainers
