The Countdown Begins
The countdown for King’s Kiss has officially begun. We are 24 days away from release day, and I cannot be more excited. ARCs are going out on the first, the very last of the merch is arriving, and I am in my final stage of edits.
Phew.
Let us all take a collective breath and knock on wood that nothing else pops up. I truly cannot handle any more setbacks. I am so ready to put this book into your hands and let it live outside my brain.
On a personal note, my ankle is healing well. I am on my feet limping around, but officially in physical therapy now. It has been slow, humbling, but progress is happening. I am very grateful for that.
What You Should Expect with King’s Kiss
This is not a gentle fairytale.
King’s Kiss is darker, deeper, and far more unrestrained than King’s Bride. It is a story steeped in obsession, power, and love that borders on ruin. There is beauty here, yes, but it comes wrapped in shadow and teeth.
Inside these pages you will find:
• Morally gray devotion that crosses lines and dares you to look away
• Gods, monsters, and characters who defy fate
• Love that is possessive, consuming, and fiercely protective
• Heavy emotion and heartbreak before the healing
• Shadow magic, violence, and consequences
• And very explicit spice
If you love dark fantasy romance with unhinged devotion and a hero who would burn the world down twice just to keep her safe… welcome home.
If you prefer my YA books or lighter fantasy, please consider this a loving heads-up. King’s Kiss is unapologetically adult. Please check content warnings and trust your reading comfort. I adore you either way. There will always be other stories for you here.
Shipping Updates
The preorder timeline is looking good, and things are finally rolling along as they should.
All preorders placed before 2026 are currently set to ship late February through early March. This includes:
King’s Kiss regular editions (swag + 3D dragons)
King’s Bride Special Edition Enamel Pins
King’s Kiss & King’s Bride Mini Boxes
King’s Kiss Print Pack Bundle
Chronicles Special Edition Dust Jackets
King’s Kiss & King’s Bride Exclusive White Editions by BookishSigns
For the exclusive white editions, these will likely reach your mailbox by the end of March. They take a little longer, but they are so worth it.
Thank you for your patience while all these moving pieces come together.
I’ve set up a page just for preorder news. You can find it here if you ever want to check in on the progress of your pre-order.
Because so many of you asked, I am opening a small second preorder drop for the Chronicles of Urn special edition dust jackets.
This will be a small restock for those who missed the first wave.
💗 Matte finish with holographic foil
👑 Silver for King’s Bride • Gold for King’s Kiss
📖 Full wrap artwork by @mahsa.gallerry
🗺️ A brand new Chronicles map on the back
🌹 Sized for 6x9 editions, including BookishSigns & CovertoCover exclusives
💸 $25 each or $50 for the pair
✨ Preorders open January 30th
Newsletter subscribers at 10am EST
Public shop opens at 11am EST
✴️ Join the waitlist under the listing so you don’t miss out! ✴️
Limited quantities. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. 🖤
📦 Second drop dust jackets will ship in March
For those who might have missed it, I shared some NSFW art on my Instagram page a few weeks ago. 🔥👀
This has been a chaotic, emotional, occasionally unhinged book campaign, and your kindness and patience have meant more than I can ever say.
King’s Kiss is a story about shadows, yes, but also about choosing love again when it would be easier not to. Rune is still dramatic. Still dangerous. Still convinced he is right about everything. Some things never change.
I will also be hosting a special giveaway on release day, just for you, as a thank you for sticking with me through this journey.
Twenty-four days to go!
With all my love,
xoxo ❤
Beck
PS— Rune would like me to tell you that he is misunderstood, deeply reasonable, and absolutely justified in every single decision he makes.
This is, of course, untrue.
