Kingdom of Exiles

"[With] all the lush world-building and intoxicating magic of the Harry Potter universe," a romantasy about a sorceress''s deadly deal with her sexy enemy (Entertainment Weekly).My heart wasn''t part of the deal when I bargained for my life, but assassins so rarely keep their word.Exiled Charmer Leena Edenfrell is running out of time. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts-an offense punishable by death-and now there''s a price on her head. With the realm''s most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes Noc an offer he can''t refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life.Plagued by a curse that kills everyone he loves, Noc agrees to Leena''s terms in hopes of finding a cure. Never mind that the dark magic binding the assassin''s oath will eventually force him to choose between Leena''s continued survival . . .and his own."Lush and sweeping swords-and-sorcery romance" - The New York Times"Martineau''s intricate world-building melds traditional high fantasy with a hint of Victorian sensibility, then elevates it with endearing characters and a deliciously complex story that will leave readers anxiously awaiting the second book." ― Publishers Weekly"Fantasy romance at its finest." ― C.L. Wilson, New York Times-bestselling author of Lord of the Fading Lands