firelight (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781961771048)

Gwendoline "Gwen" Dagon was never meant to wear the crown.

When her sister dies, Gwen is forced into a role she despises-queen of a kingdom that expects obedience, poise, and political grace. What it gets instead is fury.

Amara Payne, High Mage of Reshaya, has spent her life devoted to duty and control. Preparing the reckless new heir for the throne should be simple.

It isn't.

Gwen challenges everything Amara believes in, and Amara sees straight through Gwen's rage. Their clashes spark more than political tension, and the closer they are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the fire building between them.

But in a court ruled by tradition, desire is a liability. When a dangerous magical binding threatens Gwen's life and ties their fates together, loving the future queen could destroy far more than reputations.

As unrest stirs within the kingdom and enemies circle from the shadows, Gwen and Amara must decide what matters more: power or passion, stability or freedom.

Two women who refuse to surrender to anything-not even to each other-may become the greatest threat to the kingdom.