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Salt in the Wound by Sierra Simone
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1949364316
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Sierra Simone
Release Date: April 15, 2023
Genre: Fiction
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Salt in the Wound by Sierra Simone | Dark Arranged Marriage Romance You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
About the Book
Salt in the Wound is a dark, emotionally intense romance novella that sets the stage for Sierra Simone’s Lyonesse trilogy. It tells the story of Isolde, a young woman forced into an arranged marriage with the powerful and ruthless Mark Trevena, a man she barely knows but cannot seem to forget. This book is the perfect entry point into one of the most talked-about dark romance series in recent years.
About the Author
Sierra Simone is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former library employee whose notable works include Priest, American Queen, and A Merry Little Meet Cute. Her books have been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, and Buzzfeed. She lives with her husband and family in Kansas City and has built a loyal global readership who love her bold, emotionally rich storytelling style.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is written for adult romance readers aged 18 and above who enjoy dark, emotionally complex stories with morally gray characters and slow-burn tension. If you love tropes like arranged marriage, age-gap romance, forbidden desire, and enemies-to-lovers dynamics, Salt in the Wound was written with you in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is Salt in the Wound a standalone book or part of a series? Salt in the Wound is a prequel novella (Lyonesse #0.5) to Sierra Simone’s Lyonesse trilogy. You do not have to read Salt in the Wound to enjoy the trilogy, although it gives you more of Mark, and as fans say, more Mark equals more fun. It ends on a semi-cliffhanger that leads directly into Salt Kiss, the first full novel in the series.
Q2: Is this book suitable for all readers? No. Salt in the Wound is written for adult readers aged 18 and above. It carries an explicit open-door heat level and explores themes including BDSM, arranged marriage, age difference, and a virgin heroine. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
Q3: What romance tropes does Salt in the Wound include? The book features arranged marriage, age gap, enemies-to-lovers, a morally gray hero, fake relationship, dark themes, and religious undertones, making it a rich read for fans of layered, tension-filled romance novels.
Q4: How long is Salt in the Wound? Is it worth buying as a paperback? Salt in the Wound is a novella, which means it is shorter than a full-length novel but absolutely packed with character depth, tension, and story. The paperback format is a great choice for readers who enjoy collecting physical copies of their favorite romance series from the very beginning.
| Weight | 250 g |
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| Dimensions | 12.7 × 1.09 × 20.32 cm |
Salt in the Wound drops you into a world of power, secrets, and desire where nothing is as simple as it first appears. Isolde is young, sheltered, and completely unprepared for a man like Mark Trevena. Mark is cold, commanding, and far more complicated than he lets on. As their arrangement forces them closer together, the line between performance and real feeling starts to blur in ways neither of them expected. By the final page, you will understand exactly why this novella has left thousands of readers rushing to grab the next book in the series.
