"A sinister force rising from the shadows. A future king fighting to protect his legacy. A future queen destined to rise.
Forbidden Kaos magic has been found in the walls of Blackwood Castle, forcing Prince Fallon to face a new kind of enemy—a darkness that threatens not only his kingdom, but the very foundation of his bloodline.
With secrets buried deep within his court and a Royal Council that undermines him at every chance, Fallon is running out of people he can trust. When a mysterious stranger arrives in Sinaryos with an offer that seems too good to be true, Prince Fallon is poisoned by the most deadly substance of all—
Hope.
Novi Navarro has risen to a place of prominence beside Fallon. Blessed by the gods with a demonborn life, she is adored by the people of Sinaryos . . . just not the people in power. Her fierce loyalty and devotion are all that stand between her and Fallon, and the forces that seek to tear them apart.
Fallon and Novi must learn to trust one another while uncovering devastating secrets and facing their demons—the demons that live in the Temple of the Chimera, the demons lurking at court, and the demons within themselves.
Contains mature themes."
"The illusion of choice. The burden of the crown. If Prince Fallon is to succeed, he cannot do it alone.
Novi Navarro's life hangs in the balance after being sentenced to serve in the Temple of the Chimera. The Prioress in charge seems intent on breaking not only her spirit, but the spirit of every living thing within those impenetrable walls. When a chance encounter leads to an unexpected friendship with one of the sacred creatures inside, she discovers a new reason to go on.
Betrayed by his own blood, Prince Fallon has given up on his family, but he hasn't given up on his dreams of a better world—preferably one with Novi by his side. When he presents her with three different choices of how her fate will unfold, Novi must decide which path to take . . .
. . . and there will be no turning back.
Contains mature themes."
"Created when they intermingled with demons, the dark elves who rule over the fae of Sinaryos have come to rely on humans to keep their race alive. The royal family is no exception, with a king on the verge of death, a court riddled with spies, and a broken line of succession. Despite everything working against him, Prince Fallon Blackwood has met all the demands of the crown for nearly a hundred years . . . except for one.
After avoiding this obligation for too long, the time has come for him to take a harem and prove that he's capable of continuing his family's bloodline and ensuring their control of the throne. But underneath his cool and calm exterior, Fallon secretly yearns for a much different life than the one he was born into.
Novi Navarro is a working-class barmaid who's used to running her tavern and running her mouth. When she gets assigned to Prince Fallon's harem by mistake, she thinks it's a complete joke. She makes a deal with Fallon for them to both get what they want from this administrative oversight. But when members of the Blackwood Court discover her true identity, she quickly learns that she must beat them at their game . . . or die.
Contains mature themes."
