To Steal a Bride: an Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance

Why these tropes fit

Estela, a slave to the Giant King, is seized by Troll King Teo after a magical crystal identifies her as his fated mate and the key to saving his dying people, thrusting her into an enemies-to-lovers dynamic rooted in captivity and reluctant proximity. Though Teo sees her as a chosen savior, Estela resists the bond and the queenship, determined to flee, while stolen glances and longing stares pull them together amid trauma, abuse, and the heavy burden of her unwanted destiny.

Evidence from the source

• Enemies to Lovers: “It is an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance featuring a desperate heroine and a powerful hero.” source
• Fated Mates: “The slave is the king's mate, and with her comes a solution to save his people.” source
• Angst: “She would rather die than be their queen, and, by extension, his mate. Any amount of time with him is dangerous.” source
• Dark Romance: “This story is an adult/new adult novel with mentions of trauma, abuse, and illicit meetings between consenting adults, as well as other mature themes.” source
• Forced Proximity: “Even after the king steals her from her masters, Estela's one desire is to flee.” source

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