The Forbidden Heir Trilogy Series by Emilia Jae

A century ago, an exchange was proposed: a life saved for a war of revenge.For Captain Lia Solus of the fae army, and the secret bastard daughter of the king, she’s reminded of those consequences daily. Unable to claim her heritage or her throne, she’s powerless to stop the innocent bloodshed that her birth ushered in.On the other side of the lines, Commander Jace Cadoria gladly fights the war of his ancestors to slaughter the fae who have terrorized the humans of their realm for generations... moreA century ago, an exchange was proposed: a life saved for a war of revenge.For Captain Lia Solus of the fae army, and the secret bastard daughter of the king, she’s reminded of those consequences daily. Unable to claim her heritage or her throne, she’s powerless to stop the innocent bloodshed that her birth ushered in.On the other side of the lines, Commander Jace Cadoria gladly fights the war of his ancestors to slaughter the fae who have terrorized the humans of their realm for generations. And with a cunning plan to trap them, the end could finally be in sight. Except it quickly spirals out of control, leaving Lia and Jace, enemies of opposite sides, stranded together in a dangerous terrain.Engaged in an intimate battle of their own, both warring to take control, they’ll need their wits now more than ever to survive. Because this fight could cost their lives—and their hearts.(The Dagger And The Forbidden Heir is Book One in The Forbidden Heir Trilogy. The story is a fun and chaotic new take on fantasy, featuring enemies-to-lovers, fun modernized banter, dragons, small bits of magic, heartache, and adventure. This story is in multiple, 1st person POV, including the villains, and is a character-driven romantic fantasy. This story is considered "beginner fantasy" due to its easy world-building and magic system, but will also be enjoyed by fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Carissa Broadbent. A Throne of Glass feel, but with Game of Thrones content.)CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this book is not intended for readers below the age of eighteen (18). This warning is due to explicit language, violence/gore, mentions of past child abuse, and mentions of sexual assault. less

To save her kingdom, she must ally herself with a rising rebellion, a powerful sorceress, and master the force of a wyvern's inferno…Lia and Jace have found an unexpected love in each other that spans across enemy lines, and with it, the means to end the fae and human war. That is, until Lia is kidnapped, Jace is injured, and hope has never seemed so far out of reach... moreTo save her kingdom, she must ally herself with a rising rebellion, a powerful sorceress, and master the force of a wyvern's inferno…Lia and Jace have found an unexpected love in each other that spans across enemy lines, and with it, the means to end the fae and human war. That is, until Lia is kidnapped, Jace is injured, and hope has never seemed so far out of reach.Now suffering the torturous hands of her cruel brother in the Islan dungeons, Lia must find a way to escape, all while dodging her ex-lover's plans to take her and the throne for himself.Meanwhile, across the continent, Jace is forced to recover from his near-fatal wound. Separated from the female he loves, he's desperate to prepare his army for the battles ahead.Except, as a mounting rebellion and civil unrest grows within the kingdom—aided by old friends and powerful magic—so do their enemies. Their fight is far from over, and with their world and those they love in jeopardy, they have everything to save—and everything to lose.Return to the world of Velyra in this captivating sequel of sweeping adventure, high stakes, and a romance that spans across lands, time, and a deadly war. less

They say the wrath of a female scorned could rival that of the gods. But the wrath of two vengeful queens will set the realm ablaze. First, she was the outcast captain of the fae army. Then, a rebel prisoner. Now, the heir of the realm will come to take her rightful place on the throne—by blade, blood, and flame... moreThey say the wrath of a female scorned could rival that of the gods. But the wrath of two vengeful queens will set the realm ablaze. First, she was the outcast captain of the fae army. Then, a rebel prisoner. Now, the heir of the realm will come to take her rightful place on the throne—by blade, blood, and flame. Lia, Jace, and the rest of the Velyran rebels have thwarted the attack on Ellecaster, but with Kellan still on the run, they are forced to move their army into the safety of Alaia—the hidden sanctuary beyond the mountains. To end the century-long war, and the evil queen whose power and iron fist grow each day, Lia will need to do more than just keep her wits about her. She'll need to seek out the unlikeliest, and most dangerous, of allies. Bonds will be formed, new enemies will be made, and sacrifices are inevitable. With the fate of Velyra on the line, they will rise to see its salvation…or fall in its demise. Either way, the end is here. less