Of Shale and Smoke

In "Of Shale and Smoke," the fifth installment of The Ithenmyr Chronicles, the fragile balance of the Four Kingdoms is shattered following the loss of the Gilded Amulet and the abduction of Aileana. Determined to rescue his bonded mate, Xander embarks on a perilous journey through Ithenmyr, aided by both old friends and new allies, as the looming threat of the Dragon Queen endangers everything he cherishes. This slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance features elements of banter, fated mates, and a fake marriage, all set against a backdrop of rich world-building. Time is running out, and the fate of the kingdoms hangs in the balance.