The Serpent and the Wolf

A “must-read” (C.J. Redwine,New York Times bestselling author) romantasy debut that combines high-stakes political intrigue and a steamyslow-burnenemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy and Thea Guanzon! All her lifeVaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. After losing her mother—her only remaining parent—to a mysterious dark magic that has since awakened within herVaasa is certain death looms. So is her merciless brotherwho aims to eliminate Vaasa as a threat to his crown. In one last political schemehe marries her off to Reid of Mireha ruthless foreign rulerin hopes that he can use her death as a rallying cry to finally invade Reid’s nation. All Vaasa has to do is die. But she is desperate to live. Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intent to escape itwielding the hard-won political prowess and combat abilities her late father instilled in her. But to her surpriseReid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in powerand she can walk free. In exchangeshe will share his knowledge about the dark magic running through her veins—and help keep it at bay. This proposal may be too good to refuseyet Vaasa and Reid’s undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As her brother’s lethal machinations take formeverything is at stake: Vaasa must learn to trust her new husbandbut how can she especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing? In The Serpent and the WolfVaasa and Reid must confront deadly betrayalsunravel the enigma of her dark magicand decide whether their growing bond is their greatest strength—or the ultimate risk—in a world where love and power are the most dangerous games of all.