Astrid Stone has one rule: keep Lyric hidden. It's what their mother begged with her dying breath, and for years, Astrid has honored it.
But Lyric is sixteen now, and she's done hiding.
When Lyric's rebellion draws slavers from another realm, sThe King is dead.
Within days of his father being laid to rest, Prince Paradon of Alamore is plunged into the preparations for his coronation. But, even as country is gathering to celebrate their new King, unrest is brewing inside the walls. Secrets lurk beneath the castle, suspicions and accusations are tearing him and his brother’s already strained relationship to pieces. He must rely on those he trusts to help him to obtain his rightful crown.
Paradon is beginning to wonder, come coronation; will he be King or will he be killed?he's ripped away before Astrid can stop it. The Jalak Brotherhood doesn't take prisoners—they take merchandise. And Astrid has hours before her sister vanishes forever.
So she steals a motorcycle, boards a goblin ship, and crashes into a world where magic is real and nothing is what it seems.
Enter Kai: a dragonborn assassin with a brutal reputation, devastating gray eyes, and a price tag she can’t afford. He's her only shot at finding Lyric before the High Lord does.
He's also arrogant. Infuriating. And far too good at getting under her skin.
She doesn't trust his motives. She definitely doesn't trust the way her pulse quickens when he's near. And she absolutely refuses to need him.
But with Lyric's life on the line, Astrid will work with the one man who makes her feel dangerously out of control—even if it costs her everything.
A clean romantasy full of slow-burn fire, fierce sister bonds, and a dragon-shifter assassin you won't forget.
TROPES:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Reluctant Allies
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Morally Gray Assassin
- Portal Fantasy
- Found Family
- Protective Hero
Heat Level: Clean/Closed Door
Vibes: Action-packed, Emotional, Slow Burn, High Stakes
Setting: Multi-realm fantasy with dragons and magic starts in Kansas City
Series: Book 1 of the Astrid Stone Trilogy (romance builds across the series)
Ending: Satisfying conclusion with threads leading into Book 2
Perfect for fans of: Annette Marie, Cassandra Clare, Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova, Jennifer L. Armentrout
A well-written Amazon Bestseller in Multiple Fantasy Romance Categories
