Publisher Daphne Tonge has acquired UK & Commonwealth (ex. Canada) rights to the full trilogy which follows an arranged marriage romance between a human princess and the enigmatic and desperate Shadow King. The series will remain self-published in the United States and Canada, with other translation deals in the works.
Daphne Press will publish the first two books, Bride of the Shadow King and Vow of the Shadow King in eBook in May with paperback editions following in the autumn. The irresistible conclusion to the trilogy, Heart of the Shadow King, will be released in eBook in September simultaneously with the US, with the paperback to follow later.
“I was enraptured by Bride of the Shadow King, and it’s such an honour to be trusted to traditionally publish Sylvia’s work,” Tonge says. “Sylvia has written a captivating, spicy romance in a unique fantasy setting, and I can’t wait to bring these books to an even broader audience who are going to love them.”
Mercedes adds: “It is such an honour to collaborate with Daphne Press on the UK edition of my Bride of the Shadow King trilogy. This passionate, slow-burn romance explores the struggle of living with chronic illness, ultimately revealing the potential in each of us—no matter who we are or what invisible battles we face—to become the heroes of our own tales. These themes are written straight from my heart, and I am thrilled to partner with Daphne to bring this story to a whole new host of readers. My work could not be in better hands.”