A Crown of Roses
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Last published Wed, May 28, 2025
In the kingdom of Lysandria, where power is won in the glittering halls of the palace and love is a dangerous game, Magnolia Rosenthal faces a fate she never chose. Forced by her ambitious mother to enter the newly introduced Trials - a ruthless competition to win the hand of Prince Kyrell Lysander - Magnolia must navigate a world of opulence, deception, and deadly ambition.
But beneath the prince's charming smile lies a darker truth: his uncle, the cold and ruthless King Soren Lysander, rules with iron will and a heart as unforgiving as the palace walls. As Magnolia is drawn deeper into the deadly game, she must fight not only for survival, but for the chance to reclaim her own freedom and identity.
Torn between a secret love from her past and the dangerous allure of the king, Magnolia's journey is one of heartbreak, courage, and the unyielding fight to control her own destiny.
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