First published 2026
Aren Bellamore pours drinks at the Raven's Beak tavern and dodges marriage proposals from men who see her as a prize to claim. She dreams of leaving this life behind, but freedom feels impossible until a near-death encounter brings her face to face with Prince Dietan. The prince carries the Rings of Fate, cursed weapons that have been draining his life since he was a child. His enemies are hunting him, and he needs a fake bride to conceal his identity while he searches for a way to break his curse. Aren agrees to pose as his fiancée in exchange for the escape she craves. Their journey throws them into political conspiracies and battles with the monstrous Kilandrar. As they face each new danger together, the pretense between them starts to feel real. Aren must decide whether to protect her cynical heart or trust in something that might be love. The survival of two kingdoms hangs on their choice.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating
Setting: Raven's Beak Tavern
410 pages · Hardcover · Entangled: Red Tower Books