A fortress under siege. A kingdom on the brink. A Queen who refuses to bow. When Prince Julian brings forty thousand men to storm the Iron Citadel, he expects a quick surrender from his cousin. Instead, High Queen Valerya turns her stone fortress into an unyielding shield against the brutal winter and a bloody siege.Surrounded by traitors in her court and facing starvation in the streets, Valerya must make impossible choices. To survive, she will bargain with ruthless spymasters, battle-hardened commanders, and the mercenary leader known as the Pale Crow.As the night of the full moon approaches, Valerya must prove how much of her kingdom’s gold—and her own blood—she is willing to sacrifice to keep her crown.Winter is freezing. The river is locked in ice. But the High Queen stands unconquered.

The Prom Date BetA classic high school bet. A cool, calculated revenge. Who’s really playing who?Avery Reed is invisible by design. She has a pristine GPA, an exact schedule, and a strict rule against getting dragged into Oakridge High’s chaotic varsity ecosystem. Her plan for senior year is simple: keep her head down, ace her AP classes, and graduate without a trace.Julian Vance is the exact opposite. As the star point guard with effortless charm and a fading academic average, he’s used to getting whatever he wants. So when his best friend wagers $1,000 that Julian can’t land the school's most guarded overachiever as his Prom date, Julian takes the deal.There’s just one problem: Avery overhears the entire thing.Rather than running, Avery launches Operation: Zero Dollars—a cold, calculated counter-play. She agrees to tutor Julian to save his athletic eligibility, charging him steep hourly fees and taking total control of his routine. As the line between fake academic contract and real attraction begins to blur, Julian realizes he’s in over his head. But with Prom night fast approaching, Avery is ready to execute the ultimate payoff—and make sure the house loses.

Ava and Noah have been best friends since they were kids. But when a rumor threatens to ruin them both, they make a deal: fake date for 100 days. *Rule #1: No feelings.* *Rule #2: Don’t fall for each other.* *Rule #3: Break the rules and it’s over.* Day 22: The first jealousy. Day 28: The first confession. Day 35: They go public. But what happens when a fake relationship starts feeling too real? And what happens when 100 days runs out?