Will she trust the man who betrayed her … or watch her world fall into darkness?


Enemies-to-lovers. Slow-burn steam and a morally grey hero you’ll never forget. Celtic mythology meets Frog Prince vibes. The epic conclusion to a Romantasy duology perfect for fans of LJ Andrews and Rachel Gillig.

A year ago, Lara's husband double-crossed her and stole half her kingdom. Now her former overkings circle like hungry wolves at her borders.

But a far greater threat has awakened.

The Shattered Crown—a broken stone circle in the north—has become a conduit for chaos. The veil between worlds is tearing apart, unleashing vengeful spirits upon the mortal realm. The Slew and other nightmares bent on destruction now hunt her people.

Only an impossible alliance between three sworn enemies can seal the breach and stop the rising tide of evil.

But can a betrayed queen, a treacherous half-blood, and the enigmatic Raven Queen set aside their hatred to save both human and fae … or will Albia burn?

From best-selling author Jayne Castel comes a Romantic Fantasy duology set in the same world as The Enforcer’s Bride, where druids, mortals, and Fae collide with Celtic myth. If you love stories with The Frog Prince vibes, revenge, and redemption—and if you like fierce heroines, and feral and flawed heroes—you won’t be able to put down this addictive Romantasy.


Note: THE BURNING CROWN is Book Two of a duology (with a storyline that spans both novels) that begins with THE QUEEN AND THE HALF-BLOOD. It's not recommended to dive into this story without reading Book One first.
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December 18, 2025

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