The Frost Queen's Blade

In Meg Smitherman's standalone fantasy romance, Elma Volta, the soon-to-be queen of Rothen, faces danger and betrayal as she navigates her path to the throne. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, she strikes a daring deal with her assassin—protect her until her coronation, and she will bring peace to their warring realm. Their tense alliance gradually transforms into a complex and passionate connection, set against a backdrop of political intrigue and magical kingdoms.