She Was Never Meant to Reign - A Court-Intrigue Romantasy of a Fated Mate, a Blood Bargain, and the Power She Was Never Meant to Hold

Paranormal Romance — slow burn romance, happily ever after, swoony romance reads. She is the ice princess with a secret inferno inside her. He is the flame prince sworn to destroy her kingdom. Now they must marry, and their forbidden passion could either save two realms—or burn them both to ash. A captivating paranormal romance of a runaway bride, a secret baby, and the enemy who claimed her heart. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Kresley Cole. Princess Elara of the Frost Court has spent her entire life hiding the one thing that could get her killed: a forbidden fire affinity. When her beloved brother is struck by a mysterious curse, the only cure lies in a blood alliance with the Flame Court—her family's sworn enemy. Elara must become the bride of Prince Kael, the ruthless fire wielder whose kingdom has waged war on her people for centuries. She flees on her wedding night, desperate to find another way, but the curse is spreading. The impossible choice is clear: sacrifice herself to a monster, or watch her brother die. Prince Kael has his own secrets. He never wanted a war with the ice kingdom, and he never expected his reluctant bride to ignite a hunger in him that defies all reason. When Elara returns to the altar, she is not the trembling princess he remembers. She is fierce, defiant, and carrying a secret that will change everything between them. As a coup plots to destroy both thrones, Kael must decide: honor his father's vengeance or protect the woman who sets his soul ablaze. Elara must choose: trust the enemy who claims her heart, or risk losing her family, her magic, and the child she now carries. Tropes: Enemies to lovers. Marriage of convenience. Forced proximity. Runaway bride. Secret baby. Forbidden magic. Fated mates. Only one bed. Morally gray hero. Strong heroine. Court intrigue. Slow burn with explosive payoff. The Emberfrost Chronicles continue with Book 2: A Throne of Ash and Embers. If you love fierce heroines, possessive alpha heroes, and worlds where ice and fire collide, this series will leave you breathless. One-click now to begin the journey. Author's note: This is a full-length novel with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger. Perfect for readers who love **Harley Laroux** and **Liv Zander**.