Court of Lies and Deceit : Volume 3

Author: Marion Blackwood

Fantasy romance

Published on 27 August 2026 by Simon & Schuster Ltd (Scarlett Press) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Flame and Thorns' series.

Paperback | 368 pages
198 x 130 | 0g

Selena struggles to navigate the Unseelie Court's tangled web of intrigue in this captivating third book in the Flame and Thorns series that’s Fourth Wing meets Powerless!A desperate mission takes Selena and her friends to the Unseelie Court. But making deals with the cunning fae of that realm is dangerous. When the Unseelie King forces them into a bargain in exchange for the help they so sorely need, they are pulled into a lethal scheme. To survive it, they must beat the Unseelie King at his own game.

However, their chances of making it out alive are slim when the deck is stacked against them and their own strained relationships are causing turmoil within the group. Winning would mean that they are one step closer to taking down the Iceheart Dynasty. But if they lose, it could mean the end of life as they know it.

Secret agendas, hidden truths, and complicated feelings push Selena and her friends to the breaking point. Can they survive this dangerous scheme, or will their ambition cost them everything?This gripping and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love:A strong heroineA morally grey hunkForced proximityEnemies to loversWicked banterSizzling spice