Fallen Realm Series by Joline Pearce

An epic enemies to lovers college romance with a rebellious princess, her possessive knight, and the fate of their country in the balance.Forced to carry the weight of the crown from childhood, all Princess Zosia wants is a chance to experience normal life and find love away from the pressure of court. Getting an education abroad is the perfect opportunity - unless death catches up with her first... moreAn epic enemies to lovers college romance with a rebellious princess, her possessive knight, and the fate of their country in the balance.Forced to carry the weight of the crown from childhood, all Princess Zosia wants is a chance to experience normal life and find love away from the pressure of court. Getting an education abroad is the perfect opportunity - unless death catches up with her first.As the last of the Auralian royal line, Zosia is assigned a watchful knight to accompany her everywhere she goes. While her best friend adores him, Zosia can't wait to escape his constant scrutiny...until an assassination attempt sparks their forbidden romance.A secret they can never tell, even when war tears them apart. less

He'll risk everything to save her...if he can remember.Lorcan: I nearly died saving Zosia's life. I signed on for this, knowing full well I might not survive. But she gave me every reason to live...and without her, I lost an essential part of myself.The princess is missing.Some believe she's hiding in the castle, waiting for the war to be over. It's up to me to drive out the invaders and rescue her... moreHe'll risk everything to save her...if he can remember.Lorcan: I nearly died saving Zosia's life. I signed on for this, knowing full well I might not survive. But she gave me every reason to live...and without her, I lost an essential part of myself.The princess is missing.Some believe she's hiding in the castle, waiting for the war to be over. It's up to me to drive out the invaders and rescue her. But while I'm out here risking my life - again - Zosia is sitting safe and warm alone on her throne.Let her wait.Let the spoiled, cowardly princess rot in her tower. I'm in no rush to get her back - until the questions about who I was before threaten to consume me.I never expected to find her imprisoned, living a nightmare. Am I too late to save her?Am I too late to save us?Raina thinks so. I intend to try. The impossible has never stopped me before...Eternal Knight is the second book in the Fallen Realm series; the trilogy should be read in order. Like Falling Princess, it ends on a cliffhanger. Start the journey with Falling Princess for the full experience; stay with the series for the sweet happy ever after in Queen Rising. less

The hardest fight is still ahead.Zosia: Lorcan is no longer the man I fell in love with. He saved my kingdom, yet he betrayed me, and lied about it. I don't know who either of us are anymore.I have a ruined kingdom to restore, by any means necessary. I've become what I never wanted to be: a Queen.My dreams of academia and modernity are dead. I'm alone and always will be...unless I can find the inner strength to rise above our past mistakes. Leave my own mark on the long history of my country... moreThe hardest fight is still ahead.Zosia: Lorcan is no longer the man I fell in love with. He saved my kingdom, yet he betrayed me, and lied about it. I don't know who either of us are anymore.I have a ruined kingdom to restore, by any means necessary. I've become what I never wanted to be: a Queen.My dreams of academia and modernity are dead. I'm alone and always will be...unless I can find the inner strength to rise above our past mistakes. Leave my own mark on the long history of my country.Reclaim my heart, along with my crown. less

Her realm teeters on the brink of destruction. One woman's battle to save her world—and her heart. I never imagined myself as a leader, much less amidst the chaos of war, but I’m thrust into this role when our queen vanishes without a trace. As I strive to defend our land against ruthless invaders, I cling to hope. There's just one person who can aid me in this quest, but he lies motionless within a concealed sanctuary. I thought I loved him once... moreHer realm teeters on the brink of destruction. One woman's battle to save her world—and her heart. I never imagined myself as a leader, much less amidst the chaos of war, but I’m thrust into this role when our queen vanishes without a trace. As I strive to defend our land against ruthless invaders, I cling to hope. There's just one person who can aid me in this quest, but he lies motionless within a concealed sanctuary. I thought I loved him once. Now, doubt casts a shadow over my heart—and our shared past. When a mysterious rescuer saves my life, I learn that our island holds a shocking secret. Tovian's tribe was believed lost to history—but they might be our last hope. Then, against all expectations, Lorcan awakens, forcing me to confront my failures. A shocking twist of fate compels me to fight for the future I desire, but in choosing Tovian, will I lose my tribal throne? Crimson Throne is the fourth enthralling chapter in an epic enemies-to-lovers, contemporary new adult fantasy romance. While its events intersect with the second book in this series, Crimson Throne can be enjoyed as a standalone adventure. Embark on the Fallen Realm journey today, and find your Happy Ever After with just one click! less