by Kara Stark
Series: Kingdom of Kaladia #2
Fleeing the Castle of Thorns with far more than she ever bargained for, Alaya leaves behind her brother and the husband who she thinks betrayed her—carrying with her a Gift she doesn't understand and a power that terrifies her.
In the hidden sanctuary of Heartwood, she finds refuge with Reth Whiteborn, the brutal Alpha scarred by loss, and Domanikk Flameheart, his dangerous Lieutenant whose touch ignites desires Alaya can't control. But safety is an illusion and The Corruption consuming Kaladia threatens the belonging she has finally embraced.
To save her newfound home, Alaya must master the darkness inside her before it destroys everyone she's come to love. And when the ghosts of her past close in, she'll discover that the greatest threat isn't The Corruption... it's how far she's willing to go for those who've claimed her heart.
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Dark Fantasy, Dark Romantasy, paranormal fantasy romance, Fantasy Romance/Romantasy
Tropes: Possession, Hidden Power Awakening, Redemption Arc, Morally Grey Characters, Emotional Damage, elemental magic, Possessive/Obsessive Love, Their Mate, Fae, One Bed, One Horse, Rebellious Royal, MMF Why Choose, Pansexual Rep, My Wife, Feminine Rage, Claiming Ceremony, Bi-Awakening, Found Family
700 pages
Published: 2026-11-13