Blood of the Sovereign Series by Harper Lynn

In the veiled halls of the Palace of Omomel, where whispers cloak themselves in silk and secrets wear crowns, I am bound to serve.Oh, how I serve.With a mop as my scepter and a wild yearning clawing at my soul, I scrub the floors beneath the feet of the mighty. They call him Prince Asher, but to me, he's the dream that keeps the nightmares at bay.They say it's a dangerous game, watching him with these hungry eyes, trailing him with my shadow... moreIn the veiled halls of the Palace of Omomel, where whispers cloak themselves in silk and secrets wear crowns, I am bound to serve.Oh, how I serve.With a mop as my scepter and a wild yearning clawing at my soul, I scrub the floors beneath the feet of the mighty. They call him Prince Asher, but to me, he's the dream that keeps the nightmares at bay.They say it's a dangerous game, watching him with these hungry eyes, trailing him with my shadow. But what's life without a little danger? Without a little... obsession? They think they know the blood that beats in the veins of this palace.They know nothing.For when the walls shiver and the screams rise, it's not just the stone that bleeds.The palace is on the brink of an abyss. And something inside me... awakens. A fury, a power, a burning vengeance that roars for release.And then there's Tate—steadfast, enigmatic, the ember of something new and terrifyingly tender within the chaos. With each clandestine glance, with every guarded whisper, the dance of our intertwined paths grow ever more complex.I am Jaelyn, once a whisper in the background, now a name that will be etched in the flames of rebellion.I’m now on a path paved with razor-edged intentions and a quest that dances on the knife's edge between devotion and madness. They wanted a servant. They sought a handmaiden. They spawned a storm with the essence of fixation coursing through her being.Will you follow me through the ashes? Will you watch me rise?For I am Jaelyn, and this is but the beginning of the dance. Pick up "Crown Burning," the first in the "Blood of the Sovereign" series, and step into a world where the line between loyalty and obsession blurs, and where every heart hides a throne drenched in shadow and fire.Welcome to the palace, my future subjects. Let the game of power and passion begin.Who said obsession was a bad thing? less

I try to ignore her. It’s impossible. Serving in the palace, Jaelyn and I crossed paths, sharing fleeting moments—brief glances, stolen smiles.But not my secrets.She clings to a moment of kindness I once showed her, a cursory gesture that seems to bind her to me. Now, she watches me, a silent shadow trailing my every move. They call it obsession.I call it a distraction.The Council’s oppressive grip tightens around Nelahs, and I vow to break free... moreI try to ignore her. It’s impossible. Serving in the palace, Jaelyn and I crossed paths, sharing fleeting moments—brief glances, stolen smiles.But not my secrets.She clings to a moment of kindness I once showed her, a cursory gesture that seems to bind her to me. Now, she watches me, a silent shadow trailing my every move. They call it obsession.I call it a distraction.The Council’s oppressive grip tightens around Nelahs, and I vow to break free. I’ll never forget the day I discovered my true calling—to seize power at any cost.Or the first time I saw fear in her eyes.I am the prince driven by dark ambitions and relentless desires, projecting kindness to those around me, masking my true intentions. Jaelyn doesn’t know the depths of my cravings or the lengths I’ll go to achieve my goals.The palace is nothing but power plays and hidden agendas, but one truth remains.I will navigate it with ruthless precision.Let Jaelyn think I’m hers like all the others.The power will be mine.Pick up "Shadowed Obsession," the prequel to the "Blood of the Sovereign" series, and step into a world where ambition blurs with obsession, and power is the ultimate prize. less

In the shadows of Argent's gladiatorial arenas, a different battle rages. One fought not with swords or sorcery, but with secrets, schemes, and the alchemy of influence.I am Tate, once an agent of the realm but now adrift in this city of intrigue. Bound to Jaelyn by the hand of the Soulstream, I have vowed to aid her quest for knowledge and growth. But Argent’s elite play a twisted game of power, using champions as pawns.And I fear Jaelyn may become just another piece on their board... moreIn the shadows of Argent's gladiatorial arenas, a different battle rages. One fought not with swords or sorcery, but with secrets, schemes, and the alchemy of influence.I am Tate, once an agent of the realm but now adrift in this city of intrigue. Bound to Jaelyn by the hand of the Soulstream, I have vowed to aid her quest for knowledge and growth. But Argent’s elite play a twisted game of power, using champions as pawns.And I fear Jaelyn may become just another piece on their board.As Jaelyn trains under the tutelage of the cunning Duras, I immerse myself in the city's underbelly, unraveling the web that ensnares its gladiators and nobles alike. What I uncover is more sinister than I imagined—a conspiracy that snakes through the arena's sands into the manor halls of Argent’s ruling families.To help Jaelyn, I must match wits with forces that wield influence like a blade. But each new truth revealed casts my closest allies in a suspicious light. I can trust no one in this hall of mirrors where both danger and desire hide behind masks.Except for Jaelyn.Her passion resonates in my soul, warranting my faith when all else erodes it. As her mastery grows, so does our bond. Yet will it prove strong enough to withstand the crucible of this city where victory comes laced with poison?The grand games of Argent have begun. Can Jaelyn and I play the noble houses against each other and emerge triumphant? Or will strings beyond our sight maneuver us like a marionette? As the realm beyond beckons, I'll move any piece necessary to ensure victory.For I am Tate, and my role in this shadowy dance with destiny has only just begun.From the blood-soaked sands of the arena to the gilded halls of the elite, the game of influence and intrigue plays on.And I intend to win. less