The Dutiful King (The Faction Kings #8)
Anastacia Ray
A prairie that thrives. A bond that burns. A love that could save—or destroy—the Magic World.
King Varam of the Spring Court has always put his people first, ruling with duty, restraint, and sacrifice. But his heart has never been his own—bound to Cecelia of the Winter Court, his best friend’s younger sister, the one woman he can never safely claim. He keeps her close, protects her, and resists the desire that threatens everything he has sworn to defend.
Cecelia will no longer be kept in the shadows. She is no child, no pawn, no fragile princess. She knows the bond between them, and she refuses to deny it any longer. Every glance, every touch carries the weight of their fated connection—and the spark of a love that could awaken the prairie’s true power.
But as harvests fail, fields rot, and the Tree of Life begins to wither, suspicion and betrayal spread through the seasonal courts. A powerful lord has stolen from the roots of the Tree, and the magic that sustains the land turns to corruption. To save his people—and the world he loves—Varam must choose between duty and desire, sacrifice and love.
Epic in scope, rich with magical intrigue, and filled with a slow-burn romance that ignites in the heart of a kingdom on the brink, Faction of Life and Harvest is a thrilling fantasy romance that will keep readers enchanted until the very last seed blooms.
If you love slow-burn fantasy romance, magical kingdoms, and high-stakes love stories, this is the book for you.
Warning: This book contains steamy, adult romance and sexual content intended for mature readers (18+).
