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Saoirse Ryan is a Hanner from a shamed noble house. Drowning from her parents' debts and eyed with suspicion after her brother's failed attempt at rebellion, she's offered a way out by the ambitious Lady Rhiannon Brynmor. The price for salvation is simple - marry Lady Rhiannon's stepson, Rhys, and ruin him so that his half-brother Emyr can become the heir to House Brynmor.
Rhys Brynmor is an Elf from the most prestigious house in all of Briste. Despite being the eldest, he seeks isolation and runs from fame, burdened by a past that left him physically limited and distrustful of others. Now roped into an arranged marriage as a gesture of peace between the Hanner and Elves, Rhys' return to the place of his birth - and his father's greatest shame - holds a promise of redemption...or a threat to expose a secret that could destroy House Brynmor forever.
As Rhys and Saoirse begin a journey to redeem their respective houses, they find themselves facing many obstacles. A people desperate for change. Ambitious enemies, ready to strike. A hidden destiny that makes the kingdom ripe for picking. And perhaps the greatest obstacle of all: falling in love with the person you're supposed to hate.
* House Brynmor is a part-romance, part-low fantasy story set in a fantastical world that mirrors the Victorian Era with a dash of steampunk and a sprinkle of medieval drama. Expect a slow burn, political intrigue, and a plot that balances both the romance of the couple and how their individual roles affect the world around them.
* Updates each weekend with a new chapter!
* Story also published on RoyalRoad.