Blossoming of Lilac Flames (The Renegade Princess Duet)

Dark magic, secrets, and a forbidden loveZyanya, a young noblewoman, is taken far from her home to ensure her family's loyalty to the new king after a coup removes the previous royals.Desperate for the affection and approval of her parents, she must trap the new crown prince into marriage, and so regain her House's former prestigious position in society.However, there are other noble daughters at the palace, and not only is the heir interested in one of them, but she finds herself drawn to his younger brother, Khuno.Forging unexpected friendships in the palace, she also finds a mutual attraction with Khuno and allows herself to be drawn into his mission. He also has a father to impress…With the renegade princess from the ousted royal family threatening revenge and using dark magic, Zyanya discovers a secret of her own – a secret that may defeat the dark princess, but also keep her and the man who captured her heart apart forever.How can she continue when she has failed her family and may lose the man she loves?Set in a land with hints of Mayan inspiration, this is a tale of forbidden love, a beta hero, forced proximity, found family and magic. Perfect for fans of Defy the Night and We Hunt the Flame.