The Wolf King

The Wolf King is a 2025 trade paperback romantasy novel by Lauren Palphreyman, published by Penguin Random House under the Wayward TxF imprint. The book is listed with 496 pages and a publication date of 21 October 2025. It is presented as an ACOTAR-meets-Outlander style story featuring werewolves, war, political tension, forbidden attraction, and a princess caught between duty and desire. According to retailer descriptions, the plot follows Princess Aurora, who spares a young werewolf at a brutal dog fight on the eve of her wedding. That act draws the attention of Callum, a powerful alpha who later kidnaps her and takes her north to the Wolf clans. As Aurora spends time among the wolves, she begins to see that not all wolves are enemies, while Callum discovers she may be in danger from both human and wolf factions. The story builds around an escalating conflict between humans and werewolves, with romance and danger developing alongside a broader war for power and survival. The book is marketed as a highly addictive romantasy and is the first in the Wolf King series. The available sources confirm the title, author, publisher, format, page count, and core premise, but they do not provide a full official synopsis or extended editorial description beyond retailer copy.