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Serpent and Dove

Shelby Mahurin · 2019

Serpent and Dove · Book 1

FaeIndex Verdict

For readers craving slow burn grumpy sunshine tension with political intrigue and a mortal lead, this suits moods favoring revenge arcs over instant payoffs. It stands out by weaving fake dating and secret identities into a high steam dark romance laced with found family and power imbalances.

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 some on-page scenes; slow burn payoff

Tropes

Enemies to Lovers Fake Dating Forbidden Romance Forced Proximity Slow Burn Dual POV Morally Grey Love Interest Revenge Arc Political Intrigue Betrayal Grumpy x Sunshine Cliffhanger Ending Power Imbalance Found Family High Steam Dark Romance Chosen One Secret Identity / Hidden Power Fae / Faerie

Content Warnings

Religious Trauma Graphic Violence Forced Marriage Death of a Parent

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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