Once Written in Gilded Blood by K.M. Moronova (Paperback)

Once Written in Gilded Blood is the second and final book in K.M. Moronova’s Cruel Fates Duet, concluding a dark fantasy romance built around political marriage, divine warfare and forbidden attraction. This romantasy finale continues the story of Alira and Kalel as they face gods, kingdoms and a fate shaped by blood and sacrifice.

Love is the sharpest weapon of all.

Born with gilded blood, Alira is a demigod knight trained for war and valued for the power she carries. Both powerful and expendable, she is sent into a political marriage with Kalel Lornhelm, the feared Blood Knight and demon commander of Devicit, as part of a fragile attempt to prevent further destruction across their world.

Devicit is a hidden kingdom of beauty and danger, shielded from the outside world by a magical veil. As Alira enters this unfamiliar realm, what begins as mistrust slowly shifts into something far more complicated. Her connection with Kalel deepens as she learns their destinies have been intertwined for far longer than she ever realised.

But beneath the surface of this enchanting world lies a darker truth. As ancient gods stir and war begins to rise again, the fragile peace between kingdoms begins to unravel. Alira and Kalel are forced to confront not only external conflict but the systems that shaped their lives and demanded endless sacrifice.

As tensions escalate and loyalties are tested, they must decide what peace truly costs and whether love can survive in a world built on blood and control.

Perfect for readers who enjoy dark fantasy romance, arranged marriage tropes, enemies-to-lovers tension, demon kings, god-driven conflict and emotionally charged romantasy conclusions.