Our Vicious Oaths - A Novel

Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport--a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue--as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot. Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her. Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom--in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she''s never experienced before...but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King. For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh. On Kadeesha''s wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land. But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable...and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King''s jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

About the author

N.E. Davenport is the science fiction/fantasy author of The Blood Trials and its sequel, The Blood Gift. She attended the University of Southern California and studied biological sciences and theatre arts. She also has an M.A. in secondary education. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys vacationing with her family, skiing, and being a huge foodie. She’s an advocate for diverse perspectives and protagonists in literature. You can find her on Twitter or on Instagram, where she talks about bingeworthy TV, killer movies, and great books. 

Summary

"An instant romantasy classic!" -- Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author
Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.
Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her.
Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom—in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she’s never experienced before…but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King.
For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh.
On Kadeesha’s wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land.
But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable…and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King’s jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

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"All the romantasy-loving folks, listen up -- this is your next favorite book! An immersive world, knife-to-throat enemies to lovers, morally grey characters wading through messy politics, and SEXY GOOD TIMES. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up! An instant romantasy classic!"

- Katee Robert, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author

"N.E. Davenport nailed it with this enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romantasy that felt like a breath of fresh air. Malachi and Kadeesha were the ultimate power couple, who I would die for, and the heat--oh my, the HEAT--was off the charts. The world was intricately and expertly woven with a plot that kept moving at a breakneck pace. Our Vicious Oaths is a spectacular addition to the genre, and everyone needs to read this."

- Nisha J Tuli, International bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

Product details

• Authors: N E Davenport, N. E. Davenport, N.E. Davenport
• Publisher: Harper Voyager US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 28.10.2025
• EAN: 9780063397781
• ISBN: 978-0-06-339778-1
• No. of pages: 528
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; FICTION: Fantasy / Epic, FICTION: Romance / Fantasy, FICTION: Action & Adventure, FICTION: Fantasy / Romance, FICTION: African American & Black / General