Rose in Chains (Deluxe Limited Edition)

by Julie Soto

Overview

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The author of Forget Me Not and Not Another Love Song returns with a captivating fantasy world that is easy to get lost in. Princes, princesses, power and pleasure make this a dynamite dark romance.

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New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto crafts a lush and dark romantic fantasy that’s filled with intrigue, magic, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance. 

The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead.  

Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, the world as Briony Rosewood knows it is changed forever. Evil has won, and her people face imminent servitude, imprisonment, or death.  

Stripped of her Magic and her freedom, Briony and the other survivors are quickly sold off to the highest bidders in an auction—and as Evermore's princess, she fetches the highest price. After a fierce bidding war, she’s sold to none other than Toven Hearst, scion of a family known for their cruelty.  

Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost. Help—and hope—may yet arise in the most unlikely of places…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538771228
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	07/08/2025
Series:	The Evermore Trilogy , #1
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

JULIE SOTO is a New York Times bestselling author, playwright, and actress originally from Sacramento, CA. Her musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival’s Best Musical award, as well as Best Book for her script. She is a musical theater geek, fandom nerd, and the author of many spicy fan fictions. Julie now lives in Fort Bragg, CA, with her dog, Charlie. She is probably drinking coffee as you read this.

Editorial Reviews

A dark fever dream of a fairytale. Rose in Chains is a heart pounding, spellbinding, forbidden love story that kept breaking my heart and putting it back together again.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Alchemy of Secrets

“A stunning romantasy that had me riveted to the pages. Julie Soto has spun an unforgettable tale, weaving luminous and dark threads alike into a beautiful, heartrending romance. Lush, complex, and utterly engrossing.”—Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

“Spellbinding…Julie Soto is a must-read author.”—Abigail Owen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“The dark romantasy that has lived rent free in my head for years.”—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Deep End

“I tell everyone I meet to read this book. I absolutely loved it.”—Hannah Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Daydream

“Julie Soto’s first romantasy is so absorbing, unique, and addictive that I didn’t just inhale it…I literally dreamed about the characters.  Everyone needs to read this immediately so that we can encourage her to write the sequel faster.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name

“Dark and steamy, beautifully written, magical and nuanced, and completely unforgettable. Julie Soto has established herself as a force to be reckoned with.”—Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"Julie Soto is my favorite writer, period. I'll read anything she writes, and love every second of it."—Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author

"I don't know what Julie Soto put in this book, but it altered my brain chemistry permanently. Dark and gripping and full of twists and turns, I couldn't put it down."—Nisha J. Tuli, International bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

"A darkly luscious, unputdownable romantasy debut!"—Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx

“Julie Soto has cast a spell and created an instant classic. Rose in Chains is a must-read for all romantasy lovers.”—Lindsey Kelk, The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bell Witches

“Amidst the intrigue and suspense, Soto masterfully crafts a delicious, darkly tender slow burn romance. I didn't want to come up for air."—Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy

"An intoxicating tale of forbidden love blooming in the midst of a nightmare. Julie Soto's writing is beautiful and brutal. This dark and decadent world is punctuated by moments of magical light, with a heroine you'll love to root for and a slow burn of temptation that will have you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait for the next book!"—Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth

"A sexy, tension-filled ride. Weaving magic, romance and adventure, Rose in Chains is something special, and every page has you wanting more. Get lost in Soto's world, if you dare.”—Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask

“Julie Soto has created a lush, high-stakes fantasy world that’s decadent and sexy as hell. Prepare for Rose in Chains to be your new obsession.”—B.K. Borison, USA Today bestselling author of First Time Caller

“Rose in Chains is a stunning and propulsive introduction to Julie Soto’s enemies-to-lovers fantasy trilogy. Steeped in magic and mystery, the first installment is lyrical, dramatic, and heart wrenching. Readers will be swept away by this dangerous and forbidden romance. I can’t wait to see what comes next!”—Alexis Daria, bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola

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