Kingdoms of Light and Shadow

SHE WILL RISE. KINGDOMS WILL CRUMBLE.Abandoned by her human father to be raised among the fae healers of Duje, half-breed Katya prefers to keep to the shadows and far away from her stepfather's cane. When he is suddenly called to court, her stepfather forces Katya to come along and spy on the crown. His instructions are simple: watch, listen and don't get killed.But nothing about court life is simple, and Katya soon finds herself thrust into the center of a political storm, her every move monitored by the prince's fearsome head of guard, Aemon Cregg.Aemon is as deadly as he is beautiful. He's also cocky, hotheaded, and intent on infuriating Katya any chance he gets. But though he sets her temper aflame, the heat that burns between them is undeniable.Yet even Aemon can't protect her when the king calls for Katya's arrest. Terrified and alone, she taps into a forbidden magic to escape. Now, she's running for her life, and Aemon is hot on her trail.But in the depths of the mountains, an even more insidious threat awaits them both, one that will bring into question everything Katya thought she knew about her kingdom, her people and herself.Dawn of the White Witch is the first book in a gritty, dark fantasy romance trilogy. It does end in a cliffhanger, but rest assured the couple will get their HEA... eventually. This series is perfect for readers who enjoy steamy romance, unique magic systems, morally gray heroes, and witty banter. This enemies-to-lovers romantasy will appeal to fans of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

In a fight for survival, their love may be the most dangerous weapon of all.Whispers of the White Witch have spread through Solstyr like wildfire, and as Katya's infamy grows so does the king's fury. Signs calling for her arrest plaster the walls of every city, village and outpost, fueling the nation's fear. Even the Ümbrian slaves she helped rescue now look at her with distrustful eyes.The once helpless academic has become a powerful magi and leader of a band of refugees, but Katya doesn't feel powerful. She feels lost, as the weight of her guilt, grief over the loss of her family, and the sting of Aemon's betrayal slowly eat her alive.Aemon's path is clear: kill the king, no matter the cost. That all changes when he stumbles upon news of Katya's mother. Setting his quest for vengeance aside, Aemon seeks Katya out and offers his aid in hopes of redemption. Together, they embark on a deadly mission that will take them into the darkest depths of Ümbros, where the cocky shifter must regain Katya's trust if they wish to survive.But even as fate draws them together, forces from above and below threaten to tear them apart. With the king's army closing in and enemies hiding in plain sight, Katya must choose between her conscience and the epic love that could be their salvation or their downfall.Hunt for the White Witch is the second book in the Kingdoms of Light and Shadow trilogy. It is a gritty, dark romantasy full of steamy romance, hilarious banter, and nail-biting action. This series is perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas.