First published 2020
Prince Rhen has broken the curse that plagued him, but his troubles have only begun. Whispers spread through Emberfall that he lacks the rightful claim to rule. Forbidden magic now runs wild through his kingdom. Princess Harper stands with him, yet his trusted guardsman Grey has vanished without explanation. Grey carries a devastating secret about the true heir's identity. He flees across the land after killing the sorceress Lilith. He wants nothing to do with challenging Rhen's rule. But Karis Luran prepares her armies to seize Emberfall by force once again. Her daughter Lia Mara sees the destruction her mother's war will bring. She believes Grey must take his rightful place, even if it means betraying Rhen. The kingdom teeters on the edge of civil war. Old friendships fracture under the weight of duty and desire. Grey must choose between loyalty to his prince and responsibility to his people. The fate of Emberfall hangs in the balance as hearts and crowns collide.
Genres: romance, fantasy, fantasy-romance, historical-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, political-intrigue
Setting: Emberfall
450 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury
Content warnings: violence