A Shadow in the Ember

Have you ever felt trapped by a destiny you didn't choose? Imagine being born for one purpose: to kill a king and save your people, only to be cast aside as unworthy. This is the reality for Seraphena, a maiden chosen and then rejected by the gods. You'll discover how she seizes a dangerous opportunity to reclaim her fate. When a mysterious god offers a deal to kill the Primal of Death, she must become his consort and then his assassin. Uncover the secrets, betrayals, and forbidden passion that ignite as she navigates a deadly court, questioning everything she's ever known.

Jennifer L. Armentrout is a 1 New York Times and international bestselling author renowned for her captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and paranormal fiction. Her prolific career, spanning over eighty novels, is fueled by a lifelong passion for storytelling that began in her algebra class, where she first started writing. This innate drive to create immersive worlds and complex characters has earned her a dedicated global fanbase, cementing her status as a powerhouse in the genre.