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Night of Masks and Knives

The Broken Kingdoms #4 / 6 ✓
by LJ Andrews
Night of Masks and Knives (The Broken Kingdoms #4) by LJ Andrews
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Wicked men stole the boy she loved. But when she found him again, he'd become more wicked than them all.

Many enter the masquerade, but some never come out. Malin Strom has been searching for Kase, her childhood sweetheart, since he was lost at the annual masquerade years ago, and with her gift of stealing memories she crosses more than one dangerous line to do it.

Until she uncovers a dark secret of the masquerade and a bounty is placed on her head. When she flees, her brother is snatched in her place. Malin's only chance to save him is to enlist the services of a brutal crook—the Nightrender.

And he bears a striking resemblance to a face from the past.

No longer the boy she knew, Kase now rules as the amoral leader of brutal thieves. Pulled into his world of tricks and schemes, tantalizing attraction returns, but so do secrets: the truth behind Kase’s disappearance, why he stayed away, and why Malin’s magic grows stronger the closer she comes to the masque.

But when betrayal tosses Kase and Malin into a deadly game of illusion and magic, Malin faces a cruel choice: save her brother’s life? Or give up the thief who holds her heart…forever.

Filled with luscious world building, banter-filled romance, and epic battles, this first book in the Eastern Kingdom is part Viking, part Cinderella. One-click to start reading today. 

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Release date: April 26, 2022

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LJ Andrews

LJ Andrews

L.J. Andrews has a way of weaving magic into the mundane, creating worlds that pulse with life and mystery. With her blend of dark fantasy and Viking-inspired myth, she has captured the imaginations of readers across the globe, establishing herself as a powerful voice in the fantasy romance genre. Her books, like The Ever Seas and The Broken Kingdoms series, are a testament to her ability to craft intricate narratives where love, loss, and self-discovery intertwine against rich, mythical backdrops.

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Based in Northern Utah, L.J. began her writing journey in the most unexpected of ways: through the lens of motherhood. After battling postpartum depression, she found solace and strength in writing, which quickly became her outlet and, eventually, her career. Her first self-published series took the world by storm, aided by the passionate support of online communities like BookTok. This momentum eventually led her to traditional publishing, with Broken Souls and Bones marking her first release under a traditional publisher. In this novel, she delves deep into the human struggle to accept one’s darker side and the redemptive power of choice, wrapped in a world filled with Norse-inspired berserkers and magic.

But it’s not just her worlds that captivate—it's her characters. L.J.'s protagonists are often complex, their journeys not just physical but emotional. She writes stories about people learning to face the demons within, balancing strength with vulnerability, and questioning what it means to truly love. Her work is both epic in scope and intimate in feeling, an exploration of how our darkest choices can shape us.

When L.J. isn’t crafting tales of magic, warriors, and fates entwined, she’s enjoying family life with her husband and four children, often indulging in her love for chocolate (a must for any busy writer). Her authentic, passionate approach to storytelling has made her a beloved author to her readers—and with each new release, it’s clear that L.J. Andrews is only just getting started.

Her books are a journey for anyone who loves tales of bravery, magic, and the kind of romance that endures through trials, and her journey from self-publishing success to the world of traditional publishing only adds to her intrigue. Keep an eye on L.J. Andrews—her worlds are as vast and full of mystery as the stories she tells.

The Broken Kingdoms

The Broken Kingdoms consists of six books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Related series The Ever Seas

Curse of Shadows and Thorns (The Broken Kingdoms #1)
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Court of Ice and Ash (The Broken Kingdoms #2)
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Crown of Blood and Ruin (The Broken Kingdoms #3)
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Night of Masks and Knives (The Broken Kingdoms #4)
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Game of Hate and Lies (The Broken Kingdoms #5)
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Dance of Kings and Thieves (The Broken Kingdoms #6)
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