Blood and Ash World

“You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.”

Chosen from birth to fulfill the sacred duty of the Maiden, Poppy's life has never belonged to her alone. Bound by tradition and duty, she prepares for a fate she's unsure she desires. Yet, when a forbidden attraction blooms between her and her guard tasked with her protection, the boundaries between duty and desire blur. As a long-forgotten kingdom rises from the shadows, Poppy finds herself torn. 

As shadows surround her, Poppy's heart and kingdom hang in the balance. With every thread of her world unraveling, she must confront not only her destiny, but also the forbidden desires that threaten to consume her.