The Twisted Throne

A scarred commander haunted by her failures to protect her homeland is thrust into a glittering court where nothing—and no one—is quite what they seem. Ahnna arrives at Harendell as a strategic bride, determined to leverage the crown's wealth to rebuild her ravaged kingdom, but quickly discovers the beautiful palace hides a web of conspiracies and power plays that make the battlefield feel refreshingly honest. When she finds herself dangerously drawn to the king's infuriatingly perceptive half-brother instead of her betrothed, Ahnna must navigate court politics, forbidden attraction, and escalating threats to figure out if she can save her people as a queen—or if she'll need to become something far more dangerous. A richly layered enemies-to-lovers story about reclaiming power, loyalty, and choosing your own path.