Dark Flame

Banished from her life of luxury and her high-ranking status in the Credulan Court, Carys Elletara had no other option but to become comfortable in her life of servitude. Working as a farm-hand, far away from the only other life she knew, her world comes crumbling down when the King and Queen die unexpectedly. To make this tragedy even more life-altering, Carys is dragged back to Credula (kicking and screaming) to marry the heir to the throne. Damieren Thepyra is the crown prince of a crumbling kingdom on the cusp of war and the biggest thorn in her side. Once best friends, once lovers, now, they are strangers having to set aside their differences and a pain-filled past in order to rebuild their kingdom. Faced with the traumas of their past, healing, forgiveness, and discovering oneself, The Rise of the Darkest Flame is a tale of second chances and finding power in truth. Includes a bonus novella, Under a Veil of Shadows. For mature listeners. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

After discovering the truth of her once hidden powers, Carys Elletara has been taken captive by Dagan Delanis and shows no signs of submitting to his ill-willed ideologies. The world around her is unraveling. With each truth uncovered, a new thread is untangled and revealing a history of a world that once existed only in stories. Damieren Thepyra's only goal is to get her back. With the continent at war, he is torn between the desire to rescue his beloved and vanish from any semblance of harm, but his loyalty to the crown and the idea of a better world for the people he loves also hang in the balance. With hidden truths revealed, the two use them as a driving force to right the wrongs of their ancestors. With the help of old and new friends and an Awakened Queen, Damieren and Carys embark on a journey of retribution and redemption. The only question is… will there be enough time? Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.