The Blacksmith Queen

In the gripping fantasy romance "The Old King Is Dead," blacksmith Keeley Smythe finds herself at the center of conflict when a prophecy heralds a new queen for the Land of the Black Hills, potentially placing her sister Beatrix on the throne. As the king's sons prepare to fight for their claims, Keeley's focus shifts from war benefiting her business to protecting her family amid the chaos. Fortunately, she receives unexpected support from the Amichai, a formidable clan of mountain warriors led by the gruff but respectful Caid, setting the stage for an adventure far beyond what anyone had anticipated.