Flowers and Flames | Coming October 20, 2026
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Flowers and Flames
A starling, a seer’s daughter, a queen with two crowns…
Lilly has one goal: find the stranger whose mysterious connection tugs at her soul. But when war erupts, that connection makes her a target.
The Usurper’s dragons mercilessly hunt the fated mates of their enemies. If they find Lilly, she’ll face a fate worse than death. But Lilly isn’t the only mate being hunted, and the Usurper’s dragons aren’t the only ones who can see mate bonds.
When Lilly discovers she has this rare, dangerous gift, she is determined to use it to smuggle as many women to safety as she can. Now an even bigger target, she becomes entangled with three powerful men: an ancient Sentinel who claims her soul, a wolf shifter who refuses to leave her side, and the Rider who still holds her heart.
Torn between duty and desire, Lilly must choose what she’s willing to lose—her freedom, her loyalty, or the man she can’t live without.
Fate will lead her to find herself first, then will bind her to the strongest. She will be their common cause, and in saving her, they will save the kingdoms.
***Please know before you buy***
This dark romantic fantasy novel contains graphic depictions of violence, on-page sexual assault, torture, prolonged captivity, loss of loved ones, and complex trauma responses.
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When news reaches the prince’s patrol that they are being summoned to the king’s court on charges of treason, fleeing is their only option.
Plunging headlong into an ambush, Bastian must lead them through the gambit of dragon fire and carry his rider to safety.
But battles are unpredictable, and sounding the retreat isolates the reckless warrior Bastian would protect even above his own rider. He races to Finn’s rescue in a bloody and brutal charge … because dragons don’t do mercy.
***Fun Fact***
This is the original prologue from Flowers and Flames. It hit the cutting room floor, but it’s here now with an added scene from Finn’s POV. Get a glimpse into our heroes and the moment that sent them into exile. Enjoy the tease, mind the cliff.
***Please note before you read***
This story contains depictions of violence.
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