Of Fire and Lies

"Kallie would no longer have to fear the fire consuming her, for she would become the fire. And she would set the world ablaze and watch it burn before her." Kallie's next assignment from her father, the king of Ardentol: Choose a suitor, capture his heart-then take his throne. Although the Great War that split Vaneria into seven kingdoms ended one hundred years ago, its shadow looms over the people. Due to her unique gift from the gods, Kallie has become her father's errand girl and his key to uniting the kingdoms once again. For years, she has trained her body, her mind, and her ability to manipulate people, but she wishes to be more, to have more control over her life and more power. The success of this assignment will finally prove that she is capable of just that. However, the mission quickly goes awry when an enemy kingdom captures Kallie on her way to her chosen suitor's palace. As her captors drag her across Vaneria, she must face the truth that there might be more to her story than she once thought. While she may be a master of manipulation, she is not immune to it. Now Kallie must decide: is she the one doing the manipulating, or is someone else manipulating her? The first book in the series, The King's Weapon is an upper YA fantasy filled with action, betrayal, witty banter, and tension. Fans of Bridge Kingdom, Throne of Glass, and Graceling are sure to enjoy.

She wants power. He wants revenge. Both will do whatever it takes to get what they desire. Kallie has manipulated, lied, and seduced the people around her since she was a child all in the pursuit of power. Sailing away on that ship should have put her problems behind her, yet somehow they have followed her instead. To get what she wants, Kallie must pretend that she is in love with a king she does not know. However, there's one problem: she can't get him out of her mind. Despite everything, Graeson hasn't given up. Holding onto a single strand of hope, he will travel to the end of Vaneria to break whatever hold Domitius has on her. Even if it means breaking a few ties… or necks.

Sacrifices must be made as the secrets of the seven kingdoms unravel. On the day of her wedding, Kalisandre's world erupts into flames once again. Now, entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, she struggles to find who she is and what she is fighting for. With her trust having been broken one too many times, will she find the strength to reclaim her voice, or will she succumb to the inferno surrounding her? Meanwhile, Graeson and his friends flee Frenzia, overwhelmed by exhaustion and grief. With war looming over the horizon, their quest to convince Kalisandre of the truth will prove to be a more daunting task than they had anticipated. As friendships and alliances are tested, everyone must confront their darkest truths while navigating a world rife with betrayal. The third installment of the new adult romantic fantasy series Of Fire and Lies explores the complexities of love, trust, and the perilous nature of loyalty in the face of conflict.