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One Dark Window

Rachel Gillig · 2022

The Shepherd King · Book 1

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 some on-page scenes; infrequent

Tropes

Slow Burn Fake Dating Enemies to Lovers Dark Romance Secret Identity / Hidden Power Political Intrigue Forbidden Romance Morally Grey Love Interest Chosen One Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Body Horror Graphic Violence Death of a Parent

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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