Ashen Embrace (Divine Destinies, #3)

"A fate sealed in fire. A love written in blood."
She was meant to be a sacrifice, not a queen.
When the fairy kingdom offers Princess Vivianora to the dragon shape-shifter Draelius, it is not out of kindness. Three hundred years without a mate, and now, her fate has doomed do be sealed in fire.
Thrown into the dragon's lair, Vivianora refuses to surrender. She fights. She flees. She plots his downfall. But the beast is not what she expected. And when she comes face to face with the man behind the monster, her hatred turns into something far more dangerous.
A stolen night. A dance beneath darkened skies. A bond neither of them should want, but one neither can deny. The seers have always warned that dragons destroy the ones they love.
Will she survive his fire - or will he be the one who burns?
A dark fantasy of sacrifice, survival, and forbidden love.
THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER READERS.
INCLUDES A TRIGGER WARNING MESSAGE ON THE FIRST PAGE.
This book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but for a richer experience and deeper connection to the world and returning characters, it's highly recommended to read previous books in the series.
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Dari A. Malaunt weaves fantasy romance with a dark twist, exploring the complex struggles of love, power, and redemption in her characters' journeys. She's the mind behind "Horns Unveiled" duology, "Unrequited Love" series, and the upcoming "Divine Destiny" series. When she's not writing, you can find her balancing life as a student and office worker, often dreaming of the worlds she creates, where magic and passion collide.
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