Jodi Picoult, #1 NYT bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer makes her adult debut with this irresistible and steamy fantasy about three characters whose paths will collide in surprising ways - two royals pushed into a political engagement, and the assassin tasked with hunting them down. WARRIOR. King Maddox Kyronan''s fire magic has earned him a ruthless reputation on the battlefield, but now his kingdom is slowly burning. Ky''s only chance to save his people is to enter a marriage alliance with the neighboring nation of Astranza, and hope that the royal family''s power to manipulate the weather will help his land flourish once more. He just needs to ensure no one finds out how the blaze began. PRINCESS. With war looming on the horizon, Princess Jory''s home needs the protection of the fearsome warrior king, but she is hiding a dangerous secret: her family''s magic is fading. Tempting as it is to reject her duties and run away with her childhood friend, Asher, Jory knows that she is the kingdom''s last hope. When she meets her intended, Jory is surprised to discover that beneath Ky''s daunting exterior is a compassionate and sharp-witted man who sets her heart aflame. But what will he do when he realizes she''s deceiving him? ASSASSIN. Asher''s done what he must to survive, even if that means getting his hands dirty. Once a young nobleman in Astranza''s palace, where he and Jory caused mischief together, now he''s part of the Hunter''s Guild, employing much darker skills. When a lucrative job comes his way, Asher can''t say no-until he discovers the targets. Someone wants Ky and Jory dead. With the Guild watching, Asher must decide what he''s willing to do to protect the woman he loves. A tale of three complex characters torn between chasing, betraying, and falling in love with each other, Warrior Princess Assassin marks the beginning of a thrilling new fantasy trilogy filled with enchantment, adventure, and passionate romance. ...

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Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen dark and alluring novels like Defy the Night, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Letters to the Lost. Her stories always feature complex characters facing the challenges of life, both in realistic settings and rich fantasy worlds, making her a beloved author among readers. A full-time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her husband, her boys, her dog, and her cats. When she's not writing or being a mommy, you can usually find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.

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'Blisters like a bullet - mixing intrigue, yearning, surprises and spice to create a story unlike any you've consumed before. And trust me - it's delicious' Jodi Picoult, No.1 NYT bestselling author

"Truly a breath of fresh air romantasy unlike anything I've ever read' Hannah Nicole Maehrer, #1 NYT bestselling author

Who should you trust?

Warrior King Maddox Kyronan's fire magic has earned him a ruthless reputation. But now his kingdom is slowly burning, a blaze he cannot control, and his one chance to save it is a marriage alliance with the neighbouring royal family of Astranza and their power to manipulate the weather.

Who should you love?

As war looms on the horizon, Princess Jory's home needs this alliance. But her family is hiding a dangerous secret: their magic is fading. When she meets her intended he sets her heart aflame, but what will he do when he realises she's deceiving him?

Who should you kill?

Once a young nobleman causing mischief with Jory in Astranza's palace, Asher is now part of the Hunter's Guild. When a lucrative job arises, he can't refuse - until he sees the targets. Someone wants King Maddox and Princess Jory dead. Now Asher must decide what he's willing to do to protect the woman he loves and the king she's about to marry.