Aelinor, just a simple country girl, has no clue she's royalty - until her village goes up in flames and her dying dad spills the beans: she's the last descendant of Aeloria, a place swallowed by darkness and romance. Now she's being hunted by the Shadow King.She's got to stick together with a stranger,in a world where betrayal's in her blood, and every friendship might backstab her.But the more they venture deeper, the fiercer the ancestral phoenix fire burns inside her With it comes power, and danger... and a forbidden desire that could undo them both.In a world where magic, prophecy, and curses could twist love into ruin, Aelinor must rise from ash to reclaim her destiny— or burn the realm to save her heart.A tale of fate, fire and forbidden love — perfect for fans of strong heroines, brooding warriors, and slow- burn fantasy.