Forgotten Kingdom Chronicles Series by Isabella Khalidi

She's the Kingdom’s deadliest warrior—and the one temptation he must resist. War left Duna orphaned and forced her to pick up a sword. For years she's been her own master, making herself into an impenetrable wall to keep the Kingdom safe. With her heart locked away, she's determined that nothing stand in her way. Not even the ruthless commander with the face of a god. Her body was made for sin, and he wants to be her damnation... moreShe's the Kingdom’s deadliest warrior—and the one temptation he must resist. War left Duna orphaned and forced her to pick up a sword. For years she's been her own master, making herself into an impenetrable wall to keep the Kingdom safe. With her heart locked away, she's determined that nothing stand in her way. Not even the ruthless commander with the face of a god. Her body was made for sin, and he wants to be her damnation. He's the legendary General, a lethal weapon wielding the mortal armies of Tyros. No one dares to challenge him. Until she comes along, a woman as fierce as she is beautiful—and very forbidden. He's betrothed to another, the daughter of a mighty ruler and a woman that can ruin his life. He knows he should stay away, so why can't he stop thinking about her? When the princess of an empire is kidnapped, they are forced together on a rescue mission. Tensions run high, limits are tested, and lines are blurred as an ancient secret unravels right before their very eyes, one with the power to bring down entire nations and change Fate itself. Who will be the first to fall? The Snows of Nissa is the first novel in an adult dark fantasy romance series the Forgotten Kingdom Chronicles and contains strong language, explicit adult scenes, scenes of violence and death. It is intended for mature audiences only. less

Dark and seductive, Arabian Nights meet the Bear and the Nightingale. A perfect mix of mythical fantasy and mouth dropping steamy romance, ideal for fans of Katherine Arden, R. F. Kuang, and Sarah A. Parker. She thought she had gained her freedom, only to be thrown back into another gilded cage. Duna must hide her identity as a dangerous secret unravels right before her very eyes... moreDark and seductive, Arabian Nights meet the Bear and the Nightingale. A perfect mix of mythical fantasy and mouth dropping steamy romance, ideal for fans of Katherine Arden, R. F. Kuang, and Sarah A. Parker. She thought she had gained her freedom, only to be thrown back into another gilded cage. Duna must hide her identity as a dangerous secret unravels right before her very eyes. Her life hangs in the air as she makes a deal with a merciless ruler - one word from his beguiling lips and the monster from her nightmares will come for her. A prisoner of her own treacherous heart, the willing captive of a foreign kingdom. Her sanity and willpower are tested when the dark, enigmatic man of her past returns with a lethal determination - he will have his fill of her, no matter the cost. He let her go once, she will not escape him a second time. The Storms of Fury is the second novel in an adult dark fantasy series the Forgotten Kingdom Chronicles and is not meant to be read as a standalone. It contains strong language, explicit sexual scenes, scenes of violence and death. It is intended for mature audiences only. less

A woman marked by destiny. A dark prince blinded by reason. And a deadly game that could break them forever. Duna's whole life was a lie. A clever manipulation of her memories by the one person that she should have been able to trust. He claims that it was the only way to keep her safe, but Fate always has a way of catching up. Now, Duna's path has brought her back to the one place where it all began, the Forgotten Kingdom - her home. An ancient evil stirs, once more... moreA woman marked by destiny. A dark prince blinded by reason. And a deadly game that could break them forever. Duna's whole life was a lie. A clever manipulation of her memories by the one person that she should have been able to trust. He claims that it was the only way to keep her safe, but Fate always has a way of catching up. Now, Duna's path has brought her back to the one place where it all began, the Forgotten Kingdom - her home. An ancient evil stirs, once more. A single tip of the scales and it will be released from its cage into the human realms, where nothing will be able to stop its total destruction of the mortal world. Nothing - but a secret prophecy long foretold on the eve of battle. When rumors of war reach Duna, she finds herself facing her biggest regret, where she will do anything to protect the man of her heart. Even become his greatest enemy. When lives are at stake, can true love ever survive? AUTHOR'S NOTE:. This book contains an intense slow-burn dark romance, high spice and angst, with forced proximity, one bed, and an over-the-top morally gray shadow wielding MMC. It is for mature audiences only due to strong language, scenes of violence and death, and explicit adult content. 18+ recommended. The Sands of Titans is book 3 in the Forgotten Kingdom Chronicles and CANNOT be read as a standalone. Make sure to read The Snows of Nissa (book 1) and The Storms of Fury (book 2) before starting. less

How do you catch a monster? You become one. The King is dead. Murdered, by his dear friend and old ally. Or so they say. But who knows? One shouldn’t always believe rumors, especially when they could start another Great War. The White City has fallen. Its people, no more. Butchered by the Serpent God, himself; their screams still echoing through the blood drenched, palace halls. The demons have returned. Evil always comes in pairs... moreHow do you catch a monster? You become one. The King is dead. Murdered, by his dear friend and old ally. Or so they say. But who knows? One shouldn’t always believe rumors, especially when they could start another Great War. The White City has fallen. Its people, no more. Butchered by the Serpent God, himself; their screams still echoing through the blood drenched, palace halls. The demons have returned. Evil always comes in pairs. A long forgotten threat from the East has awoken, unveiling a new, unexpected enemy right in the heart of one mighty human kingdom. When darkness consumes the world, can a sliver of light ever survive? AUTHOR’S NOTE: This book contains an intense, all consuming, dark romance with high steam, forced proximity, touch her/him & die, hidden powers, and an over-the-top morally gray shadow wielding MMC. 18+ recommended. Make sure to read books 1-3 (The Snows of Nissa, The Storms of Fury, The Sands of Titans) in the Forgotten Kingdom Chronicles before starting this book since they are all connected and CANNOT BE READ AS STANDALONES! All books are available on Amazon and KU. less

The end is here. Evil has arrived. And a lone warrior is the world’s only hope for salvation. We all prayed that history would never repeat itself. That one Great War was enough for all eternity. That we would never again have to face the terror that brought the human race close to extinction. We were wrong. History is repeating itself. A sea of vermin awaits us on the barren plains, once more. And a new sacrifice must be made. But this time, it’s one that can’t be broken... moreThe end is here. Evil has arrived. And a lone warrior is the world’s only hope for salvation. We all prayed that history would never repeat itself. That one Great War was enough for all eternity. That we would never again have to face the terror that brought the human race close to extinction. We were wrong. History is repeating itself. A sea of vermin awaits us on the barren plains, once more. And a new sacrifice must be made. But this time, it’s one that can’t be broken. One that cannot be taken back. One that is permanent and ever-lasting. .. One of the heart. AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the final book in the FKC series and contains an intense, all-consuming, dark romance in a dark fantasy world with a scorching romance, forced proximity, touch her/him & die, coming into ones powers, and an obsessive and very possessive morally gray shadow wielding MMC. 18+ recommended. Make sure to read books 1-4 (The Snows of Nissa, The Storms of Fury, The Sands of Titans, The Plains of Wrath) in the Forgotten Kingdom Chronicles before starting this book since they are all connected and CANNOT BE READ AS STANDALONES! All books are available on Amazon and KU. less