The Lost Queen Series by Jessica Thorne

A spark of passion between hunter and hunted has the power to end everything… fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout will be completely gripped by this addictive and enchanting fantasy romance!The shadow magic has always whispered to Wren. The same power that once ravaged her home kingdom of Asteroth. She must keep her magic hidden, only using it to help people in need in the remote border village she calls home. Discovery of her gifts would mean death... moreA spark of passion between hunter and hunted has the power to end everything… fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout will be completely gripped by this addictive and enchanting fantasy romance!The shadow magic has always whispered to Wren. The same power that once ravaged her home kingdom of Asteroth. She must keep her magic hidden, only using it to help people in need in the remote border village she calls home. Discovery of her gifts would mean death.Noble knight Finn has sworn to serve the kingdom by hunting down those who use shadow magic. But sword and armour cannot save him when he is attacked by dark creatures in the woods near Wren’s village.Wren has no choice. She risks exposing her secret – and saves this handsome stranger’s life. But as her skin gently brushes his, Wren’s magic – and an uncontrollable desire – floods through both their veins. But is their passion real? Or are the shadows tempting them?There’s no time for Finn and Wren to untangle their feelings from the seductive call of the darkness. Because Finn was not attacked by chance. Enemy soldiers are on the move, closing in on Asteroth.Both believe Wren’s magic to be dangerous. But what if it’s the only way to save the kingdom? And with dark days coming, can they learn to trust each other – or will giving in to their desires destroy everything they know? less

They want her on the throne. But the closer she gets, the deadlier her magic becomes. And an ancient power gets closer to breaking free…Wren’s gone from being a parentless girl with a free life in the forest, to the daughter of the lost queen of Asteroth. Trapped in the capital, she’s surrounded by people who would kill her if they discovered her shadow magic... moreThey want her on the throne. But the closer she gets, the deadlier her magic becomes. And an ancient power gets closer to breaking free…Wren’s gone from being a parentless girl with a free life in the forest, to the daughter of the lost queen of Asteroth. Trapped in the capital, she’s surrounded by people who would kill her if they discovered her shadow magic. And the strength of her dark power is growing out of control…Though Finn considers Asteroth his home, as the son of the enemy king he has never been fully at ease in the capital. But now, it’s torture. Keeping Wren’s magic hidden goes against every vow he’s ever taken. But whenever they’re apart, the strange ache in his chest becomes unbearable.Snatching moments together in quiet corners of the castle, the solace Wren and Finn find in each other is bittersweet. The Regent’s Council want to keep hold of the control they’ve held since the queen was lost – but their plan to use Wren as a puppet could see the kingdom torn apart by her dark power. And with the enemy preparing to invade, danger is growing outside the city walls too…With their loyalty to each other tested at every turn, can Finn and Wren find safety in their love? And can Wren escape from the power play inside the castle and save the even if it’s from herself?The second book in the Lost Queen series, this stunning and unputdownable romantic fantasy is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Stacia Stark and Rebecca Yarros.What readers are saying about A Kiss of Flame:‘The spice level is perfectly done… THAT CLIFFHANGER LEFT ME SPEECHLESS!… I will literally be on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next!’ Adhdecluttered, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my goodness! Such a good sequel!… Amazing… So intriguing and captivating… I want more!’ Goodreads reviewer‘What a read this is!… A suspense-filled intricately twisted book… The ending was shocking!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Like when can I get the next book?? Wow, a lot of twists and turns! And oh my, this was very action-packed!’ _fairy_tale_at_the_time‘Oh my! These cliffhangers are killing me… I really need the 3rd book right now!’ Paul.liest, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘AMAZING… I need book 3!!… Totally recommend!…This series is getting SO good!’ Nichelle.sharer‘Great sequel!… I MUST KNOW WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN.’ Goodreads reviewer less

The enemy has her. And the man she loves seems intent on using her dark magic to destroy her kingdom…In the chaos of the magical assault on Pelias, Wren has been swept far from home. She is now a prisoner, in the heart of enemy territory. At least she has the man she loves beside her, keeping their passion alive during the cold nights in this unfamiliar place.Or so she thought…Finn has changed since returning to his father’s kingdom... moreThe enemy has her. And the man she loves seems intent on using her dark magic to destroy her kingdom…In the chaos of the magical assault on Pelias, Wren has been swept far from home. She is now a prisoner, in the heart of enemy territory. At least she has the man she loves beside her, keeping their passion alive during the cold nights in this unfamiliar place.Or so she thought…Finn has changed since returning to his father’s kingdom. Instead of serving the princess he’s proven his loyalty to time and again, he is keeping her under guard in a tower. Desire still lights up his eyes when he looks at her. But is he enamoured by Wren, or her power?With the unfamiliar castle calling to her dark magic, Wren is fighting every minute to keep her growing power in check. And she struggles to ignore the still-smouldering heat between her and Finn every time their fingers touch – even as he keeps her under lock and key…Is everything she believed about Finn a lie? Or is he under the influence of the dark power here too? And will she have time to figure it out before she’s forced to turn her magic on her own kingdom?You will not be able to put down this gripping and unputdownable romantic fantasy! Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Stacia Stark and Rebecca Yarros.What readers are saying about Jessica ‘50 bajillion stars ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯… I loved this book so much for so many reasons. It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again. I laughed, smiled, and gasped in surprise… One of my favourite books.’ Faemance Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Took my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then put it back, while whispering, "Keep reading"… I sat and ugly cried for 15 minutes, while heart-wrenching sobs escaped my mouth… Amazing.’ Awesome Alitza, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!… Perfection… FIVE STARS allllll the way!… Mind-blowing… so much to love… I can’t wait to order my physical copy just to have it on my bookshelf. I loved it that much!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, this is one of the best books I have read… simply fantastic, amazing, outstanding and superb. I loved it so much… Fantastic… an amazing book, which you just have to read so that you can feel the magic too!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hands down this is one of the best books I have read… I started it before bed and almost stayed up all night to finish it… Fabulous. Right up there with Sarah J Maas… Breath-taking and special and legitimately made me laugh and cheer out loud and yes, cry. Must read. Must buy. Must share with everyone you know. Promise. less