The Unworthy King by Maggie McCallum
Being Chosen and Being Worthy are Two Different Things.
Nora knows nothing of the myths the Irish have about the evil Fae. As an American, she’s never been exposed to them. When Nora moves to Ireland to finish her degree, she believes that the Fae aren’t real…and never have been.
That is, until Nora is attacked by one.
Saved from a disastrous fate by a mysterious man—with only four fingers on his left hand—Nora discovers that the vicious Fae have been living among the humans for years, stealing their businesses, their money, and even their minds.
Surely, the Fae deserve nothing but scorn. But when Nora discovers that her new boyfriend, Rian, is an exiled Fae-in-hiding, her feelings are thrown into turmoil. Her emotions are complicated further when the existence of the Fae is revealed by the President of Ireland and the Irish declare a violent war of extermination. Suddenly, Nora must pick a side. Can she leave everything she’s ever known for true love?
As she steps through a fairy ring for the first time, with Rian by her side, Nora uncovers the truth about Rian and why he only has four fingers on his left hand—not to mention the implications that it carries for the Fae realm. Nora and Rian must work together to convince the Fae realm of their Worthiness, or all hope is lost. The passion of their romance is matched only by the stakes of the war.
The Unworthy King is the first book in the Clover and Rose series, a contemporary fantasy romance that blends real Irish folklore, spicy romance, and adventure into a truly memorable read.
