New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan returns to the high-stakes, sweeping world of dragons, romance, and drama first evoked in her bestselling young adult Firelight series, in a brand-new epic adult romantasy series.
Dragons are extinct. Witches are outcast. Magic is dying.
But human lust for power is immortal.
Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but inside the lavish palace, life is still perilous…especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the glittering court alongside the princesses, it's her duty to be punished for their misdeeds. Treated as part of the royal family but also as the lowliest servant, Tamsyn fits nowhere. Her only friend is Stig, Captain of the Guard...though sometimes she thinks he wants more than friendship.
When Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, descends on her home, Tamsyn’s world becomes even more dangerous. To save the pampered princesses from a fate worse than death, she is commanded to don a veil and marry the brutal warrior. She agrees to the deception even though it means leaving Stig, and the only life she’s ever known, behind.
The wedding night begins with unexpected passion—and ends in near violence when her trickery is exposed. Rather than start a war, Fell accepts Tamsyn as his bride...but can he accept the dark secrets she harbors—secrets buried so deep even she doesn’t know they exist? For Tamsyn is more than a royal whipping girl, more than the false wife of a man who now sees her as his enemy. And when those secrets emerge, they will ignite a flame bright enough to burn the entire kingdom to the bone.
Magic is not dead...it is only sleeping. And it will take one ordinary girl with an extraordinary destiny to awaken it.
Author Info
Sophie Jordan grew up in the Texas hill country, where she wove fantasies of dragons, warriors, and princesses. A former high school English teacher, she’s the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She now lives in Houston with her family. When she’s not writing, she spends her time overloading on caffeine (lattes preferred), talking plotlines with anyone who will listen (including her kids), and streaming anything that has a happily ever after.
Reviews
"Seductive." — Publishers Weekly
"Lots of spice... fans of the genre will enjoy." — Booklist
"Ticks all of the romantasy boxes... A cliffhanger ending will leave readers anxious for the next installment." — Kirkus Reviews
“FABULOUS! If you love sizzling romantasy, epic world building, gripping characters, and DRAGONS do not miss this page-turner!” — Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“You should read this book if you like: Fantasy, romance, palace intrigue, arranged marriages, brides with magical secrets, grooms with worrisome nicknames, epic adult fantasy series based on beloved YA fantasy series, Firelight.” — Goodreads / 7 New Books Recommended by Readers This Week
“Magnificent and masterful! A world so captivating, you’ll never want to leave!” — Kerrelyn Sparks, New York Times bestselling author, on Firelight
“Jordan revisits the world of her Firelight YA series (begun in 2010’s Firelight) with a seductive adult prequel. . . Fans who grew up with the original series are sure to be delighted.” — Publishers Weekly
“Jordan’s compelling addition to the supernatural star-crossed lovers theme is equal parts taut suspense and sensuous romance.” — Booklist on Firelight
“Firelight soars to dizzying heights, combining forbidden love, scorching romance, and thrilling danger.” — Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author
“It’s all about swooning at the tragic star-crossed love, savoring the brooding jealousy of the obligatory triangle, and agonizing over the abrupt cliffhanger ending. Just surrender to the sizzle.” — Kirkus Reviews on Firelight
“The Firelight series is a rare sparkling gem. I delved into the mystical world and discovered a fast-paced, gripping story. Anytime my readers ask for a book recommendation, I always say, ‘Read Sophie Jordan!’” — Colleen Houck, New York Times bestselling author
“With thrilling fights and several escapes…[an] impossibly handsome love interest and star-crossing impediments to love…[Vanish is] imaginative.” — Kirkus Reviews
