Mariel Araya
Dark Fantasy Romance
A victorious war king rebuilding the land he lovesA naive, tenderly raised noble who must convince him to take her as his wife
Queen of Stars
A dark fantasy romance full of secrets and betrayal, distrust to lust, forced proximity, a defiant heroine, and the commanding hero who learns when to bend.
Coming February 1, 2026!
Coming to Amazon and Kindle Unlimited February 1, 2026!Perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, slow burn lust, forced proximity, defiant and strong heroines, and morally gray dominant heroes who learn when to bend.If you would like to apply for a FREE advanced copy, please CLICK HERE
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About Me
Mariel Araya is a fantasy romance author from Northern California. She has a BA in English Literature from UC Berkeley and has been scribbling stories with gentle but defiant heroines since elementary school.When not writing about dominant men groveling, she enjoys reading, journaling, visiting her local library, long shady walks, and going in the ocean.Her debut novel is Queen of Stars, a fantasy romance.
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