A Bargain of Embers and Bone
Elena Marlowe · Romantasy · Standalone romantasy
About this book
She was born to burn. He was born to break her. In the sun kingdom of Aurelis, magic is a death sentence, and Isolde Fairwyn has spent her whole life hiding the fire beneath her skin. But when her little brother is struck by a shadow curse only the enemy kingdom can cure, she does the unthinkable: she breaks into the chambers of Kael Draven, the Shadow Prince of Vaelmoor. The Butcher of the Strait. The most dangerous man alive. He catches her. He doesn't turn her in. Instead, he offers a bargain sealed in blood: her brother's life, in exchange for one year in his court. But Kael is hiding a secret of his own. A curse is creeping toward his heart, and the seers have promised only one thing can stop it: a girl made of fire. As the truce between their kingdoms frays and assassins circle, Isolde uncovers the truth about her birth, a stolen crown, and the king who burned her world to ash. And the prince she swore to hate may be the only one willing to burn with her. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and From Blood and Ash. Enemies to lovers, a fake engagement, forced proximity, a morally gray prince, and a heroine who refuses to be anyone's pawn. AI-generated