Fantasy Lover
Dark-Hunter
For her birthday, sex therapist Grace Alexander's friend summons Julian of Macedon, an ancient Greek warrior cursed to live in a book as a love slave. Grace wants to break his curse, not use him. The first Dark-Hunter…
About This Book
Fantasy Lover is a paranormal romance novel by Sherrilyn Kenyon, first published in 2002 by St. Martin's. It is part of the Dark-Hunter series and runs 307 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2002
- Length
- 307 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A sex therapist accidentally summons an ancient Greek warrior cursed to serve as a love slave, and must find a way to break his chains without exploiting him.
- Fans of paranormal romance
- Readers who enjoy high-concept supernatural premises
- Features Forced Proximity
- High-concept premise
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially skewed by the curse, but defined by Grace's refusal to exert authority over Julian.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult readers of paranormal romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Grace Alexander’s friend arranges a supernatural birthday surprise that goes further than intended: the summoning of Julian of Macedon. Julian is an ancient warrior bound by a curse that forces him to act as a love slave. While others might look to use Julian for his purpose, Grace is determined to help him break free from his magical bondage.
Central Conflict
Grace and Julian navigate the moral and emotional complexities of his curse, as Grace refuses to treat Julian as a mere object of desire.
Setting
Modern day, likely contemporary urban setting.
Strengths
- High-concept premise
- Foundational work for a long-running series
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
Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's
- Published
- 2002
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 307 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780312979973
- ISBN-10
- 0312979975
Fantasy Lover: quick answers
- Who wrote Fantasy Lover?
- Fantasy Lover was written by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
- When was Fantasy Lover published?
- Fantasy Lover was first published in 2002 by St. Martin's.
- What genre is Fantasy Lover?
- Fantasy Lover is a paranormal romance novel, with opposites attract, forced proximity.
- How many pages is Fantasy Lover?
- Fantasy Lover is 307 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is Fantasy Lover part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Dark-Hunter series.
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