Crown of Roses (Shades of Spring Book 0.5)

Description

Can their love survive a war and the enmity between their people?

Leymon is the son of the Halvard Chief and Sylvania, the Queen of the Cailern. The Halvard and the Cailern had never seen eye to eye. The magic that’s in the Cailern’s very blood is considered evil by Halvard who are naturally resistant to magic and spells. But their differences don’t keep Leymon and Sylvania from falling in love.

When Leymon’s father declares war on the Cailern, and all attempts at peace fail, Leymon has to choose whether to stand with his people or the woman he loves. Sylvania is also struggling with the political ploys of a powerful noble while fighting a war.

With the war adding to the pressures of their positions, putting the lives of their people at stake, can Leymon and Sylvania choose their love or will they have to surrender to the exigencies of their situation?

Crown of Roses is a romantic fantasy novella which is a prequel story to the Shades of Spring series. If you love flawed characters, personal and political stakes, internal and external strife and fantasy worlds, you will love this book.