DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD, WILL LOVE BLOOM WHERE IT SHOULD NOT SURVIVE?PRE-ORDER your new necromantasy obsession. . ."Utterly spellbinding." - Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am DevouredThe Knight and the Moth meets Phantasma in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals.--Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life.Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death.On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities—until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself.Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation.As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction. But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living. . .Brutal, gorgeous, and heart-stopping, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror.Tropes:🫀 True enemies to lovers💀 Yearning🫀 Forced proximity💀 Gothic Victorian setting🫀 Reylo vibes💀 Masked MMC🫀 Life & Death magic--Praise for Deathsworn:'Hauntingly beautiful, spellbindingly sexy. . .I never wanted this book to end.'- Kate Golden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Half City "Deathsworn is a fresh take on the fantasy romance genre--it's macabre yet romantic, and absolutely stunning!” —Demi Winters, New York Times bestselling author of The Ashen Series 'Sexy and enthrallingly dangerous, Deathsworn is a true gift to fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy.' —De Elizabeth, author of She Haunts Me Still and This Raging Sea'DEATHSWORN is a breathtaking plunge into obsession and survival. . .a gothic, perilous read brimming with magic, monsters, and scorching desire. Utterly magnificent.'— Logan Karlie, NYT bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows'Deathsworn is Meg Smitherman at her best: high stakes, luscious romance, and just a touch of horror. . .Visceral, dark, and laced with Smitherman's trademark wit, Deathsworn is a stunning foray into gothic romantasy.' — Lindsay Straube, NYT bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series 'Dark, gothic, and deliciously moody, Deathsworn delivers a fresh story readers will absolutely devour.' - Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy'Deathsworn is a deliciously gothic romantasy that whisks you into the depths of the world from the very first page. With a brilliantly crafted magic system, a dangerously haunted environment & a true enemies to lovers dynamic' - Victoria S. Walsh, author of The Iron Hex

DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD, WILL LOVE BLOOM WHERE IT SHOULD NOT SURVIVE?PRE-ORDER your new necromantasy obsession. . ."Utterly spellbinding." - Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am DevouredThe Knight and the Moth meets Phantasma in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals.--Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life.Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death.On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities—until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself.Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation.As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction. But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living. . .Brutal, gorgeous, and heart-stopping, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror.Tropes:🫀 True enemies to lovers💀 Yearning🫀 Forced proximity💀 Gothic Victorian setting🫀 Reylo vibes💀 Masked MMC🫀 Life & Death magic--Praise for Deathsworn:'Hauntingly beautiful, spellbindingly sexy. . .I never wanted this book to end.'- Kate Golden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Half City "Deathsworn is a fresh take on the fantasy romance genre--it's macabre yet romantic, and absolutely stunning!” —Demi Winters, New York Times bestselling author of The Ashen Series 'Sexy and enthrallingly dangerous, Deathsworn is a true gift to fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy.' —De Elizabeth, author of She Haunts Me Still and This Raging Sea'DEATHSWORN is a breathtaking plunge into obsession and survival. . .a gothic, perilous read brimming with magic, monsters, and scorching desire. Utterly magnificent.'— Logan Karlie, NYT bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows'Deathsworn is Meg Smitherman at her best: high stakes, luscious romance, and just a touch of horror. . .Visceral, dark, and laced with Smitherman's trademark wit, Deathsworn is a stunning foray into gothic romantasy.' — Lindsay Straube, NYT bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series 'Dark, gothic, and deliciously moody, Deathsworn delivers a fresh story readers will absolutely devour.' - Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy'Deathsworn is a deliciously gothic romantasy that whisks you into the depths of the world from the very first page. With a brilliantly crafted magic system, a dangerously haunted environment & a true enemies to lovers dynamic' - Victoria S. Walsh, author of The Iron Hex