A Deal with the Elf King
by Elise Kova
Married to Magic
Herbalist Luella is chosen to be the human queen of the elf king Eldas, a role that has always meant an early death. In the cold, magical Elf Kingdom, she discovers secrets about both of them. A fantasy romance.
About This Book
A Deal with the Elf King is a fantasy romance novel by Elise Kova, first published in 2020 by Silver Wing Press. It is part of the Married to Magic series and runs 338 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Length
- 338 pages
- Format
- Hardcover
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When herbalist Luella is selected as the human queen for the elf king, she must navigate a deadly role and uncover hidden truths in his magical kingdom.
- Fantasy romance enthusiasts
- Fans of high-stakes court politics
- Tense
- Features Enemies to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal, given the roles of herbalist and king, and the historical context of the queen's role.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Luella is a simple herbalist whose life changes when she is chosen as the human queen for the elf king, Eldas. Historically, this role is a death sentence. Upon arriving in the Elf Kingdom, she must navigate high-stakes politics and uncover secrets about her partner and their respective worlds.
Central Conflict
The tension between Luella's duty as the human queen and the threat of an early death associated with the position, compounded by the secrets she uncovers.
Setting
The Elf Kingdom
Strengths
- Strong premise with established stakes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Elise Kova
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Silver Wing Press
- Format
- Hardcover
- Length
- 338 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781949694277
- ISBN-10
- 1949694275
A Deal with the Elf King: quick answers
- Who wrote A Deal with the Elf King?
- A Deal with the Elf King was written by Elise Kova.
- When was A Deal with the Elf King published?
- A Deal with the Elf King was first published in 2020 by Silver Wing Press.
- What genre is A Deal with the Elf King?
- A Deal with the Elf King is a fantasy romance novel, with forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is A Deal with the Elf King?
- A Deal with the Elf King is 338 pages long (Hardcover).
- Is A Deal with the Elf King part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Married to Magic series.
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