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Ongoing, First published Aug 24, 2024
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Many words can describe the mighty General, Graeme Blackwoode.

Handsome, intimidating, and stoic.

Lovestruck wouldn't be one.

Yet, the warrior crumbled to one of life's most delicate emotions. 

Love.

Love in one of the most inconvenient of times. Love with a special woman, a fighter like him.

Threats from the neighboring country of Ravennisse, a kingdom built on land and power seek to conquer Oriad's land, in the tragedy known as war.

Graeme seeks to act as a general, hoping to keep his kingdom out of war. Yet, he is balancing his romance, for not everyone would approve of what he's become.

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Disclaimer: This is the prequel to Lantana but you do not need to read that book and this can be enjoyed on its own!

TW: Descriptions of violence, mild swearing, war

The beautiful cover and banner set was designed by @redflowers-!
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