Fall of Ruin and Wrath
From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, comes a searing fantasy romance for adults, Fall of Ruin and Wrath.
Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian―royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.
Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information.
When her intuition leads her to save a travelling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning―and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he'll be her doom.
When the Baron takes an interest in the travelling prince and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the prince’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion, and with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe.
Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Jennifer L. Armentrout’s path to becoming one of the most beloved voices in contemporary fantasy and romance wasn’t carved through the expected avenues. Growing up in Martinsburg, West Virginia, she spent her school days lost in the worlds of her own imagination rather than math equations, much to the dismay of her teachers. While others learned the intricacies of algebra, Jennifer honed her craft of storytelling, quietly dreaming up tales of far-off realms, complex characters, and dangerous desires. This spark of creativity eventually set her on a journey to write stories that resonate deeply with readers, combining heart-pounding adventure with moments of raw emotion.
Awakening
In a world where gods, power, and forbidden desires collide, the Awakening series ushers readers into an intricately crafted universe where every choice comes with a cost, and no one can be trusted—especially not themselves.
At the heart of the story is Calista, a woman with a gift for reading people and secrets, serving a life steeped in peril as a courtesan to a powerful baron. But when fate throws her into the path of Thorne—a prince wrapped in mystery and dangerous allure—the lines between duty and rebellion, loyalty and betrayal, begin to blur. Their connection is magnetic, pulling them into a world of ancient legends, gods who walk among mortals, and a romance that could either save or destroy everything they hold dear.
Awakening consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.