Flameborn Series by K.J. Altair

Some lies protect, others destroy, and when forbidden desire sparks, they can be your downfall…. Ara’s curse is a death sentence—one that could doom her entire family. Joining the Skyrider Academy, bonding with a mystical bird, and earning magic is her only hope… if she fails, she dies, and if her identity is exposed, her family falls, too. Lying, deceiving, and bending the rules are all part of her plan... moreSome lies protect, others destroy, and when forbidden desire sparks, they can be your downfall…. Ara’s curse is a death sentence—one that could doom her entire family. Joining the Skyrider Academy, bonding with a mystical bird, and earning magic is her only hope… if she fails, she dies, and if her identity is exposed, her family falls, too. Lying, deceiving, and bending the rules are all part of her plan. Running into her childhood crush and catching the eye of her dark, scarred, and beautiful centurion… is not. Tate joined the Skyriders to climb the ranks and settle a debt—in blood. His past taught him to keep everyone at arm’s length, and he has neither the patience nor the intention to deal with a reckless recruit who seems to have missed the basics of self-preservation. But he can’t keep his eyes off her either, and trouble follows wherever she goes. Staying away becomes continuously harder… until he can’t help but tug on those secrets swirling behind her eyes. When enemies rise and forbidden attraction sizzles, choices of who or what to trust become nearly impossible. Loving him could be her ruin. Letting her go may be his. Feathers of Ash and Hope is a dual POV slow burn fantasy romance set in a Roman Empire-inspired world—where magic is power, secrets are deadly, and giant birds rule the skies. Content contains strong language, violence, and sexual situations. less

Betrayal. Love. And impossible choices. Caught between a betrothal she never wanted and deadly secrets she can’t escape, Ara must master her magic—but the harder she fights to hold her world together, the faster it unravels. Tate’s past is clawing its way back, threatening to destroy everything he’s built... moreBetrayal. Love. And impossible choices. Caught between a betrothal she never wanted and deadly secrets she can’t escape, Ara must master her magic—but the harder she fights to hold her world together, the faster it unravels. Tate’s past is clawing its way back, threatening to destroy everything he’s built. With enemies looming close by and deadly trials around the corner, revenge may finally be within reach—but at what cost? Entangled in shifting allegiances and political schemes, Ara and Tate must decide who they can trust, and whether loyalty to each other is worth risking everything. Trials of Embers and Trust is the spellbinding second book in the Flameborn series—perfect for fans of slow-burn tension, forced proximity, and the aching choice between love and duty, all set in a world of dangerous trials, political intrigue, and dark secrets. less

Accused of wielding forbidden magic, Ara’s situation worsens when another kingdom gets involved. Suddenly, the threat of execution and the hatred of a king pale in comparison to the danger lurking in the shadows. Determined to save the woman he loves, Tate must confront a harsh there are greater powers at play, and victory may require a sacrifice neither of them is willing to make. With their future at stake and the past closing in, surviving the present becomes treacherous... moreAccused of wielding forbidden magic, Ara’s situation worsens when another kingdom gets involved. Suddenly, the threat of execution and the hatred of a king pale in comparison to the danger lurking in the shadows. Determined to save the woman he loves, Tate must confront a harsh there are greater powers at play, and victory may require a sacrifice neither of them is willing to make. With their future at stake and the past closing in, surviving the present becomes treacherous. As peace unravels and factions threaten to tear the kingdom apart, Tate and Ara must prepare for war—and uncover secrets that could either save or destroy everything they hold dear. Will their loyalty and love be enough to defeat the enemies determined to tear them apart? less