"Hope was a dangerous thing. It could consume every dream and make them take flight, becoming wild daydreams in one's heart and mind. Or hope could incinerate everything you thought you knew, burning you down to your core, leaving you raw and exposed for the world."
Emory Fae has only known one thing--life at The Academy, a school for those who have special abilities. Following in her parents' footsteps, the pressure to uphold their dream falls on her and one of her best friends--Adair Stratton. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. With whispers of dark magic spreading across Kiero, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.
An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher, sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath, for the first time in years, they demand the Faes listen to their proposition for a new treaty. Caught in the middle of politics, Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis, search for the one thing that matters the most--the truth.
Their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made, and war ravages Kiero. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic, and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision. Will he fight or bow to the darkness within?
But, Adair's decision will change the course of Kiero forever, setting in motion irreversible destinies for everyone at The Academy as Emory Fae rises as heir.
Heir of Lies is the first book in the bestselling Black Dawn series.
"You lived your entire life feeling like half of you was missing. Fight for the missing part. Fight for this."
Emory Fae has abandoned everything she thought she knew about her previous life on Earth. Stepping up to her role as Queen of Kiero she makes a startling sacrifice- feigning her allegiances to Adair Stratton, the man who murdered her parents and casted Kiero into ruin. Emory's memories slowly piece together, and she soon realizes the Mad King may not be all he seems-- and the man who was once best friend, may be fighting beneath the surface.
With the King's attention on her, can she buy Black Dawn Rebellion enough time to recuperate their forces? And when the times comes, will she be able to kill Adair, ending his tyranny and rising herself as the rightful Queen? Fighting to hide her secret, Emory navigates the brutal trials of the Mad King, trying not to lose herself in the process.
Sequel to Heir of Lies, now a bestselling series, the sparks are ignited, as Emory learns the cost of freedom, and her heritage. Will the rebels unite in time? A sinister force has spread across the land, stripping everyone bare- their betrayals, their secrets, their intentions. But above all, what will their decisions cost? By refusing to give in to the darkness, will Emory rise as Queen?
Excerpt from Queen to Ashes
All she could hear was buzzing. Tight,
unrelenting buzzing. The world dipped, and she was a ghost amongst the living.
Her mind screamed that she was going into
shock as the color drained from her skin, as her limbs trembled harder. Her
body betrayed her for the briefest of seconds as Adair looked at her hungrily,
his dark gaze ravaging her
The
room seemed to tilt, and her mind felt thick and constricted. The bloodied
sword was still in her hand, and Brokk’s body splayed out lifelessly between
them: Life and Death. Love and Loss. Light and Dark. This is the divide her
life had taken, and one that she was completely and utterly lost in. Suffocated
in.
What had she done?
What. Had. She. Done?
Before Emory could take another look, to
convince herself that it wasn’t him—it couldn’t have been—a strong hand gripped
her arm and Adair said something she didn’t register. Then, she was ushered out
with the promise of tomorrow on his gaunt lips, and the burly guard led her away
from the king.
The door shut, sealing away the gory scene.
Breath lodging in her throat, Emory tried to
adjust to the world around her. It was numbing, her senses overloaded, the
bustle of Adair’s world seeming too sharp and loud as they moved through it.
Her pulse roared, and beneath the grime and blood she held on, trying not to
give in to the panic tearing through her.
About the Author
Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.
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