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Grave of the Gilded: An Enemies to Lovers Dystopian Romance
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 23 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
He burned her world. Now she has to keep his heart beating.
Kaelen is a ghost in the rust. Living in the toxic shadow of the floating city Oakhaven, she survives by scavenging the scraps the elite throw away. When she climbs the Spire to assassinate General Silas Hawthorne, she expects to die a martyr. Instead she is captured by a sadistic King and offered a cruel choice. Enter the deadly Tournament of Ascendants as the General's partner or watch her home district be purged with poison gas.
Survival requires more than just fighting. A dark magic binds Kaelen to Silas, linking their nervous systems and forcing them to share every wound. To win the favor of wealthy sponsors, the scavenger and the soldier must pretend to be lovers. But as the fake touches turn into real desire, Kaelen discovers the monster she swore to kill is actually a broken man desperate for redemption. With the arena demanding blood and the city's engine failing, Kaelen must decide if vengeance is worth the price of her own soul.
This high-octane dystopian romance features:
A gritty enemies to lovers arc with legitimate reasons for hate
Forced proximity in a gladiator arena where pain is shared
The one bed trope with a magical twist that blurs the lines
Steamy tension and emotional scars that heal through connection
A strong heroine and a protector hero who will burn the world for her
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Perfect for readers who love: enemies to lovers, dystopian romance, battle couples, forced proximity, gladiators, steamy fantasy, cyberpunk aesthetics, brooding generals, strong female leads, class warfare
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