Shadows & Starlight (Love Is A Game In The Face Of Danger Book 1)

In "Shadows & Starlight," the first book of the Love Is A Game In The Face Of Danger series, the beautiful island of Ilsate becomes the stage for the Royal Match, a reality dating show steeped in tradition and intrigue. As the crowned prince Aidoneus Silverleaf and his twin sister, Amphitrite Silverleaf, prepare to embark on their marriage trials, the contestants of Royal Match vie for their affections, each with their own motivations and secrets.

Persephone "Perci" Blackthorn, a college student determined to win one of the money prizes to fund her mother's experimental surgery, finds herself thrust into the spotlight as a contestant. Encouraged by her best friend Dyeus Nightingale, the illegitimate half-brother of the royal twins, Perci navigates the challenges of the competition while grappling with her own feelings and past relationships.

Among the diverse cast of contestants are familiar faces from Perci's past, including Lunarian Shadowdusk, her childhood friend who offers unwavering support. Thessalia Lighthaven, Aidoneus's ex-girlfriend, reluctantly participates in the show at her mother's insistence, harboring a secret that could change everything. Elowyn Wildewood, Thessalia's loyal confidante, joins the competition to stand by her friend's side but finds unexpected feelings stirring for Dyeus.

Meanwhile, Kaleidoth Veilstorm, Perci's former flame from high school, sees the Royal Match as an opportunity to win her back, adding another layer of complexity to the already tense atmosphere.

As alliances form and rivalries ignite, Perci must navigate the treacherous waters of love and ambition, all while keeping her eye on the ultimate prize. But when danger lurks behind every glittering facade, will Perci and her fellow contestants discover that love is the most perilous game of all?