Some promises are cursed.
Some loves are fated.
The moment Princess Cassandra of Saltz marries Henry, Crown Prince of Linderservia, she is drawn into a twist of fate.
Torn amongst his duties to his kingdom, his love for Cassandra, and his obsession with a legend woven into a series of mysterious tapestries, Henry must choose what is most important for himself and Linderservia.
When the royal pair finally gains sight of reality, it is too late. Hidden turmoil arises, and all must pay the price...
Genre: Fantasy (Romantic Fantasy)
Age Suggestion: New Adult
Tropes: Royals, Grim Dark, Political Intrigue, Medieval World, Emotional
Trigger / CW: Death, Murder, Childbirth, Pregnancy, Mental Health
Spice Warning: Mild (Fade-to-black or fully clothed)
Author: Christine Kannapel
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 311
Publication Date: October 7, 2026
ISBN: 979-8350754056
Series: The King’s Promise Duology Book One
Christine Kannapel holds a B.A. in English from the University of Utah and an M.A. in Creative Writing from University College Cork. With a passion for poetry, fiction, and fantasy, Kannapel crafts stories and poems that blend concision, emotional depth, and vivid imagery. Her work has been featured in physical and online publications. In 2019, her poem, “On the Edge,” was a finalist for the Dan Veach Prize for Younger Poets, and in 2025, her chapbook was a finalist in the Atlanta Poetry Review’s chapbook contest. The King’s Promise is her debut novel. Raised in Utah, she now lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two cats.
Some promises are cursed.
Some loves are fated.
The moment Princess Cassandra of Saltz marries Henry, Crown Prince of Linderservia, she is drawn into a twist of fate.
Torn amongst his duties to his kingdom, his love for Cassandra, and his obsession with a legend woven into a series of mysterious tapestries, Henry must choose what is most important for himself and Linderservia.
When the royal pair finally gains sight of reality, it is too late. Hidden turmoil arises, and all must pay the price...
Genre: Fantasy (Romantic Fantasy)
Age Suggestion: New Adult
Tropes: Royals, Grim Dark, Political Intrigue, Medieval World, Emotional
Trigger / CW: Death, Murder, Childbirth, Pregnancy, Mental Health
Spice Warning: Mild (Fade-to-black or fully clothed)
Author: Christine Kannapel
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 311
Publication Date: October 7, 2026
ISBN: 979-8350754056
Series: The King’s Promise Duology Book One
Christine Kannapel holds a B.A. in English from the University of Utah and an M.A. in Creative Writing from University College Cork. With a passion for poetry, fiction, and fantasy, Kannapel crafts stories and poems that blend concision, emotional depth, and vivid imagery. Her work has been featured in physical and online publications. In 2019, her poem, “On the Edge,” was a finalist for the Dan Veach Prize for Younger Poets, and in 2025, her chapbook was a finalist in the Atlanta Poetry Review’s chapbook contest. The King’s Promise is her debut novel. Raised in Utah, she now lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two cats.
