First published 2021
Margrete faces her wedding day to Count Casbian, a union arranged by her father for wealth and power. She calls upon the gods to free her from the men who control her fate. Her prayers reach Bash, an immortal king who rules across the waters. He appears at her wedding ceremony and takes her to Azantian, his mystical island kingdom. Bash needs Margrete to recover a stolen relic that belongs to his people. But Margrete carries secrets that connect her directly to divine powers. As Bash discovers his feelings for the woman he planned to use, Margrete must choose between the love growing between them and controlling the dangerous magic that stirs within her. Her decision will determine whether the realm survives the forces she might unleash.
Genres: romance, mythology, historical-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Azantian, Sea
370 pages · Paperback · City Owl Press