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Book 3 in Once Upon a Broken Heart

A Curse for True Love

by Stephanie Garber

400 pages

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A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber is a magical romance where love, danger, and dark enchantments collide, as characters face curses, secrets, and choices that could change their destiny forever.

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About the book

A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber is a captivating fantasy romance that weaves magic, intrigue, and heart-stopping emotion. The story follows characters caught in a web of curses, secrets, and forbidden love, where each choice could alter the course of their lives. Garber crafts a rich, immersive world full of enchantments, whimsical dangers, and romantic tension.

At the center of the novel is a love tested by magical curses, deception, and personal fears. Characters must navigate hidden dangers, face their deepest insecurities, and confront challenges that test loyalty, courage, and trust. The interplay between romance, suspense, and fantasy creates a narrative that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end.

Themes of love, trust, destiny, and self-discovery are central to the story. Garber explores how relationships evolve under extraordinary circumstances and how characters grow when confronted with moral dilemmas and supernatural challenges. Every twist and revelation deepens the stakes and emotional impact.

A Curse for True Love features popular fantasy romance tropes including forbidden love, magical curses, slow-burn romance, morally complex characters, and suspenseful adventures. Stephanie Garber’s writing blends enchanting worldbuilding with character-driven storytelling, delivering an experience that is both whimsical and thrilling.

Ideal for fans of fantasy romance, magical adventures, and stories where love is tested by danger and fate, A Curse for True Love offers an unforgettable tale of passion, bravery, and enchantment.

Once Upon a Broken Heart reading order

Full reading order
  1. 1 Once Upon A Broken Heart
  2. 2 The Ballad of Never After
  3. 3 A Curse for True Love You are here

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About A Curse for True Love

Who wrote A Curse for True Love?
A Curse for True Love was written by Stephanie Garber.
Is A Curse for True Love part of a series?
Yes. A Curse for True Love is book 3 in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series. To read the series in order, start with Once Upon A Broken Heart.
How many pages is A Curse for True Love?
A Curse for True Love is 400 pages long.
What books are similar to A Curse for True Love?
If you enjoyed A Curse for True Love, readers also recommend A Court of Thorns and Roses, Serpent & Dove, Spark of the Everflame and Quicksilver.

About Stephanie Garber

Stephanie Garber is a bestselling fantasy author known for enchanting, romantic stories filled with magic, mystery, and high-stakes games. She is best known for the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series.

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