Deal with the Elf King

By: Elise Kova

Published by Random House, 2026-04-07

<b>Swept away to a magical kingdom, one woman’s fate is to be the Elf King’s bride . . . or watch everything she’s ever known fall to ruin.<br><br>Fall in love with the Elf King in this enchanting installment of the Married to Magic novels—swoonworthy, escapist standalone reads that combine wondrous fantasy worlds with slow-burn romance from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Arcana Academy</i></b><br><br>Luella lives in a quiet village near the border of the land of the humans and the realm of magic, where the townsfolk keep its heavy secret:<br><br>The elves come for war or wives.<br><br>Once every generation, the Elf King enters Luella's village to take a bride to be his Human Queen, fulfilling a centuries-old treaty that prevents the destruction of humanity itself.<br><br>Luella never thought she’d be that woman. Independent, caring, and fiercely devoted to her people, she’s content in her quiet life as a humble herbalist. But when the Elf King arrives—icy, proud, and dangerously handsome—he claims her, and everything changes.<br><br>Now, Luella finds herself in the Elf King's domain, Midscape: a land filled with wild magic and unexpected beauty. But Midscape is dying, and only Luella can save it.<br><br>There's more to Luella than she ever imagined, and more to her fate than she dared dream. As the power of Midscape’s Human Queen stirs within her, so does an unexpected passion. The kingdom has found a way into her heart… as has its mysterious Elf King himself.<br><br>Luella didn't choose to be the Human Queen. But will she choose to love her new kingdom—and her new husband? <br><br><b>Includes a bonus scene, "Springtime Rites," from Eldas' point of view</b><br><br><b>A Married to Magic Novel</b><br><br><b>Don't miss any of the enchanting Married to Magic novels. Linked standalones to be read in any order! </b><br><b>A DANCE WITH THE FAE PRINCE • A DUEL WITH THE VAMPIRE LORD • A DUET WITH THE SIREN KING • A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT</b>