Eternal
Reckoning
Born in one world. Claimed by another.
Bound by neither.
A dark romantasy of sacrifice, rebellion, and a fate that refuses to let go.
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Signed Edition • Releasing April 14, 2026
About the Book
Evie was never meant to escape the Offering. When the near-immortal Tengoi arrived to claim their eighteenth-year sacrifice, she ran—leaving her parents to pay the price for her freedom.
Two years later, she is hunted down and dragged into the Tengoi palace, where Evie learns her punishment is not death. Instead, she is bound to Prince Calian—the cold, battle-scarred heir tasked with guarding a realm that despises humans as much as it fears them.
Trapped inside a court of secrets, shifting alliances, and watching eyes, Evie quickly realises the prince is not the only danger she must learn to navigate. Rebels whisper her name. The palace hides truths older than kingdoms. And the power buried in her blood may be the one thing neither side can afford her to uncover.
As enemies close in and loyalties blur, Evie is forced to confront the fate she's been running from for years.
Some fates don't hunt you.
They claim you.
What to Expect
Tropes and themes woven throughout this dark romance
Dark Romantasy
Enemies to Reluctant Allies
Forced Proximity
Morally Grey Prince
Sacrifice / Chosen Offering
Court Intrigue & Political Tension
"Touch Her and Die" Energy
Slow-Burn Tension
Secrets Buried in Blood
A Heroine Who Refuses to Submit
Meet the Characters
The players in a game where loyalty and power collide
A human survivor marked by the Offering. Sharp-willed, resilient, and unwilling to bow, even when fate demands it.
The Tengoi heir. Cold, battle-hardened, and fiercely loyal to his realm. He despises humans… yet finds himself bound to one.
Near-immortal beings who rule through sacrifice, secrecy, and power older than memory.
A hidden force operating in the shadows of the palace, watching Evie more closely than she realises.
Early Praise
What readers are saying about Eternal Reckoning
"Dark, addictive, and steeped in tension. Evie and Calian had me hooked from the first chapter."
— ARC Reader
"The slow burn is painful in the best way. A stunning debut with serious romantasy energy."
— Beta Reader
"Court intrigue, rebellion, and a morally grey prince? Say less. I need book two immediately."
— Early Reviewer
"If you love dark fantasy with sharp edges and emotional weight, this one will consume you."
— Fantasy Romance Reader
About the Author
Samantha Jayne
UK-Based Dark Romantasy Author
Samantha Jayne is a UK-based author of dark romantasy, known for weaving together morally grey characters, intricate power dynamics, and heroines who refuse to bend to fate. She holds a degree in biology, which informs her approach to worldbuilding, magic systems, and the cause-and-effect consequences that shape her stories.
Alongside writing, Samantha is active on BookTok, where she shares her love of fantasy, the realities of the writing process, and the journey of publishing her debut novel. Her work explores sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet, dangerous spaces where love and power collide.
Eternal Reckoning is her debut novel.
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