Lady of the Sea: A Fantastical Romantic Farse (The Faerie Queene Revisited: Dark Romantasy Fever Dreams) by Madchen Angell

A knight who won't touch the woman he loves. A prophecy that says a woman will destroy his life. A year of stolen kisses that go exactly nowhere. What could possibly go wrong? Marinell of the Rich Strand has lived under his mother's prophecy since childhood: a woman will destroy his life. He has the solution. He will simply never let any woman close enough to do it. This works perfectly until Florimell — who has been in love with him for twelve months and has run out of patience for perfectly — spits in the hay at his feet and walks out of the stable until he's ready to consummate their relationship. Marinell decides this is an excellent moment to ride to the sea and challenge fate directly. He is run through on the beach before he gets the chance. Florimell, hearing he is dying, rides into the worst of Wales to find him — through forest, witch, and monster — and goes off a cliff into the sea. The ancient god who pulls her from the water has no intention of letting her go. Read more