Elara, the banished princess of Eldoria, has spent years in the mundane world of mortals, consumed by resentment for her father. The king's exile, a punishment for her curiosity about the forbidden paradise of Eldoria, has left an indelible mark. However, her animosity began to fade when a captivating warrior named Kaelan appeared, claiming to be Eldoria's highest chief soldier. He brings news of a terrifying threat: an ancient witch, the most powerful and vile being Eldoria has ever known, is rising to power. With the fate of her kingdom hanging in the balance, Elara is given the opportunity to return, face her destiny, and confront her father.
Yet, returning to Eldoria entails more than just saving her people. It means facing the man she was destined to marry, the cold and calculating Duke Aethel, who, despite his royal charm, holds a bitter memory of her betrayal. But Elara cannot deny the pull of Kaelan, the man who embodies everything Aethel is not - free-spirited, passionate, and with a smile that reminds her of the warmth of Eldoria.
Can Elara break free from the shackles of her lineage and forge her own path?
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[WATTY'S 2024 SHORTLIST] When the Ravos Kingdom abducts the Nyrial Emperor's dragon, princess Aeryn Glastos must marry the demon prince planning her assassination to save her empire and end the war while guarding her heart and a dangerous secret.
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The twenty-two-year-old draconian princess is starting her final year at Insignia Academy during the height of the war between the draconians and demons. Aeryn's dream is to graduate as a bonded Champion in the Fire Force and fight in the war. The only problem is, she is the only draconian to never receive a power by age twenty. Ashamed of his powerless daughter, the emperor of the Nyrial Empire proposes a marriage between Aeryn and the Ravos Kingdom's demon prince to end the war and get his dragon back.
Shade Cross is ruthless, cunning, and dangerously powerful. Everything he touches dies, except Aeryn. He awakens something in her she has never felt before and she acquires not one, but two powers. She must navigate both nations built upon lies, betrayals, a forbidden alliance, and a deadly curse. When she discovers the truth about her empire, she must make a choice: protect the secrets and save her father, or side with the enemy. Aeryn needs to be careful because when it reigns, it pours, and she is caught right in the middle of a feuding storm between both nations.