Kingdom From Ashes (Crescent Empire: The Kingdom Saga, #1)

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Megan Linski weaves a Middle Eastern historical fantasy based on the 1001 Arabian Nights. Forbidden love and royal romance ignite in this Aladdin retelling of a princess's fight to rule her empire. I am Princess Bennua. My father, the sultan, has promised my hand to a cruel warlord on the outskirts of the realm. The desert of Sahrahn is a dangerous land of ruthless bandits, endless battles, and captivating magic, and most do not survive its fire. Though the cruel warlord plans to make me his prisoner, another takes me captive; the roguish killer and infamous king of thieves, the Raider Prince. I'm stolen away to the Raider Prince's city of darkness and enchantment. The Raider Prince trains me to become a thief, teaching me how to wield a sword, seek out coin, and deceive our foes. The Raider Prince is handsome, kind, and dangerous. I find myself falling for the man who kidnapped me, unable to tame my heart's desires. There are many enemies amongst us, and we must wage war if we are to rebuild our kingdom from the ashes. Love is dangerous. If anyone comes between the Raider Prince and I... They will burn. Kingdom From Ashes begins a legendary fairy tale of Arabian lore and Middle Eastern mythology. This young adult enemies to lovers romance features suspenseful action, thrilling adventure, and undying love. This is the first book in The Kingdom Saga. Recommended reading age 16+ "I love everything about this series. This is a MUST READ!!!" - Brandy's Book Review "Be ready to pull an all-nighter. Filled with suspense. Will surely leave you awestruck." - Haniya Qamar, Books And Authors Spot. "An action-packed adventure that will have readers' emotions reeling with every turn of the page. - Kira Assad, Beta Omicron Loves Books "Amazing characters who show strength, love, kindness, and a great sense of adventure! The writing is exceptional: the scenes are described so well that you're ON their wonderful adventure!" - Kim Devall, The Wolf Pack

Megan Linski is the owner of Gryfyn Publishing and has had a passion for writing ever since she completed her first (short) novel at the age of 6. Her specializations are romance, fantasy, and contemporary fiction for people aged 14-24. When not writing she enjoys ice skating, horse riding, theatre, archery, fishing, and being outdoors. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and is an active fighter against common variable immune deficiency disorder. She lives in Michigan.
Megan Linski also writes under the pen name of Natalie Erin for the Creatures of the Lands Series, co-authored with Krisen Lison.