The Trials were created to dispose of the weak.

After twenty-two years, Caitriona Delahorian thought she was skilled at the art of hiding when it came to the king's evil games. But the guards discovered her magic, forcing her into the Trials. No purse filled with payment for her servitude. No alluring invitation blessed with security for her family. No. She was nothing more than a prisoner.

If she lived.

Captain Hawthorne's blade was rumored to slice through the strongest armor. He was an arrogant, stubborn, roguish, albeit extremely handsome, self-centered captain who declared her his prize and under his protection. Yet, it was his eyes that cut through her. There was more hiding behind his façade.

If she survived the Trials, she was in danger of losing more than her freedom, and the king would acquire a dangerous new weapon.

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Ash Kingdom Series (3 Books)
Crown of Blood and Wings
The Fallen Ash Queen (2022)
Throne of Broken Wings (Release date not yet announced)

This book is a slow burn, fated mates, vampire fantasy romance. Each book in this series gets progressively spicier. There is minimal "spice" in this book.

Spice rating: 0.5

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M.R. Polish Spice Rating Scale:
0 - no spice, no kissing
0.5 - kissing, hand holding, fade to black
1 - 1.5 - kissing, sensual, tension, *if sexual scene occurs it will fade to black
2 - 2.5 - Sexual scenes but not in graphic detail, sensual, tension
3+ - Spicy! Sexual scenes in detail. 18+ readers