Merciful is the Dark

DISCOVER THE YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT AND THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. . . 
 They say love conquers all . . . 
 But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? 
 Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ? 
 Cruel is the Light is an epic, enemies-to-lovers romance about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war . . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history. 
NOW THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY CONTINUES IN THE HEART-STOPPING SEQUEL. 
Get ready to follow the characters everyone is talking about back to The Deathless God’s Rome . . . 
 Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals – and sure to be your next obsession . . . 
PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: 
 
‘A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.’ Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 
‘Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension’ Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace 
 
 ‘A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching’ Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 
 
 ‘A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.’ Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk 
 
 ‘Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.’ Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind 
‘I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.’ 
 
 ‘This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession, and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story.’ 
 
‘It completely consumed me.’ 
 ‘I loved everything about this book, from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping… ugh so good.’ 
 ‘It’s been a long time that a book has entranced me as much as this . . . my new obsession, I will never stop recommending this book!’ 
 ‘WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!’

Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension

Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching

Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.

Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk

Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.

Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind

A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written

Vanessa Len, bestselling author of Only a Monster

A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.

Imani Erriu, bestselling author of HEAVENLY BODIES

Sophie Clark likes to say she writes fantasy featuring wounded girls with sharp edges, charming boys who fall for them anyhow, twisted gods, and other unholy things. She holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Melbourne, and worked for the Australian Senate before leaving politics for good. She now resides in Tasmania, Australia, with a beautiful black-and-white Border collie called Indy.

They say love conquers all . . . 
But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? 
Or will it just tear them all apart?An epic enemies-to-lovers romance about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war . . . and their forbidden love that could change the course of history. Now, get ready to follow the characters everyone is talking about back to The Deathless God’s Rome . . . 
 
What readers are saying about CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: 
‘I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.’ 
‘This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession, and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story.’ 
‘It completely consumed me.’

Sophie Clark

Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.

Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension

Emily Thiede, author of THIS VISCIOUS GRACE

Eliza Chan, Sunday Times bestselling author of FATHOMFOLK

A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written

Vanessa Len, international bestselling author of ONLY A MONSTER

A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.

They say love conquers all, but can it win in a war between demons and exorcists – or might it just tear them all apart . . ? 
 
A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle. 
 
When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City. 
 
Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.

Cruel is the Light

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Praise for Cruel is the Light

A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching

Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension

A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.

A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching

Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension

A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.

A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching

Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension

A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.

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