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A Darkness So Sweet

The Kingdom Below, Book 1

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A Darkness So Sweet

By: Emma Hamm
Narrated by: Nina Yndis, Will Thorne
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Traded for peace. Sacrificed to a monster.

Maia Fremont just wanted a chance. When the opportunity to create floral arrangements for the royal wedding is offered to her, who is she to say no? But the crown is never honest, and soon enough, she finds herself thrust into an unwanted union with a fearsome troll. Ripped from her beloved garden and the only life she's ever known, she's offered as a bride to a creature she's only heard whispers of—rumors of brutality, darkness, and insatiable hunger.

Ragnar, a powerful troll healer, is disgusted by the human king's deception. His duty to his people forces him to accept this lie of a marriage. His bride is a fragile human instead of the strong half-elfen mate he expected. Her meager magic is an insult, but honor and allegiance bind him to her. No matter how much he hates it.

Married to a beast who sees her as nothing more than a tool to strengthen his bloodline, Maia must fight for her life in the treacherous world of the trolls. But in their kingdom deep within the mountain, she must balance her growing attraction for her gruff, surprisingly poetic husband against the lurking dangers in this strange new world—especially when the growing darkness threatens to tear them apart.

©2025 Emma Hamm (P)2025 Podium Audio Fantasy Paranormal Royalty Marriage Funny Heartfelt
Captivating Plot • Excellent Worldbuilding • Wonderful Protagonists • Heartwarming Romance • Unique Characters
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Emma hamm never ceases to amaze me with the books that she writes there’s a never-ending plot twist the story, the spice, the world building the emotional and physical tension between humans and different creatures and how she displays it throughout the story is breathtaking, mind blowing, and absolutely and enthralling. she has me hooked from page one and with the rest of her books. I highly recommended It! I would also like to mention that I would like book 2,3,4,5, etc. however, many you’re gonna write this instant please and thank you! Much love

She does it again!

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read it more than a few times ✨ I caught myself blushing a few times lol definitely worth a listen

loved the struggles they overcame

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Bought it on a whim but it turned out to be yet another series I can barely wait for the next installment of!
It makes me think of a world of warcraft type world with similarly deep lore with a love story. Very fun!

I ADORED this book!

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I really enjoyed not only the story by Emma Hamm, but also the narration. This book was so good and I cannot wait for more of the series to come out!

I want to be a Troll Wife!

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I think I died and woke up in troll heaven. Am I into trolls now?!

Troll wife

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I was pleasantly surprised by this story. Had great flow. The narrators were amazing and really brought it home. I couldn’t stop listening and stayed up all night. The spicy is heavy once it starts.

Surprise

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Emma Hamm writes such great stories that in my opinion aren't hyped enough. I was so happy to hear that she was starting a new series about Trolls and this one did not disappoint!
The narrators did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life.
Can't wait for book 2

LOVED

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As usual Emma Hamm has given us a great story. Both the male and female protagonist are wonderful but this time she has left us in an annoying suspense. I know I'm going to be watching out for the second book in the series. I hate that I have to do that
But I know it will be worth it because this book reads in a different way. No this book is not my favorite Emma book, mostly because I absolutely hate suspense, but as usual the female protagonist is a wonderful person that you cannot hate. The male protagonist is a wonderful person that you cannot hate and the villains are utterly detestable. This will be a great series, I hope. It has a beautiful and subtly unique plot. But Ms Hamm, why have you truncated the story of Maya and her Troll husband????? I kept waiting for the prophesy to begin to manifest... but nothing happened. I feel kind of cheated out of a happy ending. But obviously to me there is a lot in store to come and I ANGRILY await the second book.

Update: I listened to the story a second time and I felt like Ragnar's love was convenient. He needs Miya if he is to become great and his sex drive is just overheated and so hence the spice scenes. Which did not make me like him. I really like his brother Gonar. He sounds like the Ideal mate. I dont like ragnar too much anymore.

Not my favorite but still perfect

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I need the next one please. all the series. this was amazing. actors top notch. story top notch. Just need more. have to see the castle fall...and be set on fire....

100000/10

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I truly was not expecting such a great story, I’ve been in a reading slump since all i like to read is romantasy but it’s soo repetitive and THIS was like a breath of fresh air… can’t wait for book 2!

In love with this!

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