Emma Eden
Self-published
13 November 2026
263
eBook - EPUB
Romantasy
ARC via NetGalley
Becoming the Chosen One is easy, falling in love with the Dark Lord is a mid-life crisis.
Danika had enough on her plate, between her teaching job and taking care of her ailing dad. So when some handsome cult dude shows up at her door to tell her she’s the Chosen One (isn’t she too old?) obliterating the Lord of Destruction, Darkness and Terror just becomes one more thing on her endless to-do list. Whether she’s ready or not.
Dark Lord Maksim needs to sacrifice the Chosen One to win the war that created him. Conveniently, he just has to wait for her to show up at his door, ready to square off with evil itself. Except when Fate makes fools them all and chooses wedding bells over war drums, the battle is about to get weird.
Since sacrificing is out, Maksim needs to train Danika in order to open the Fate Gate. Liking his beautiful and chaotic wife is the last thing he needs. He certainly didn’t expect to be possessive or for feelings to be involved. Especially when his new wife seems too stubborn to admit his dark charm might be working on her.
And when a new Chosen One shows up, calling for their heads, they might actually have to work together to (checks notes) destroy the man controlling them both. Or worse yet, admit that all the time they’re spending together might conjure into the most terrifying thing the world has ever seen - love.
What could possibly go right?
How to Capture a Dark Lord's Heart was a book I'd hoped would be a winner for me: enemies to lovers, humour, older heroine and a fantasy plot all ticked boxes in my mind. Unfortunately the book did not live up to my expectations. The plot idea was excellent, but sadly the writing was not. Some of the humour hit the mark, but some felt forced, especially several cringy euphemisms that kept repeating. The plotting and pacing was a bit all over the place and I couldn't get behind any of the characters. The romance just wasn't there for me and read more like insta-lust. I never believed in their bond, and since the entire story was predicated on that it meant the story rang hollow for me too. I imagine this will be one of those books where the reviews are either five stars or two stars. I am sure some readers will love this, but it wasn't for me. Therefore I am giving it 2.5 stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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