Bright Burns the Flame

About this book

Ashthorn Ward is a brutal military academy where the curriculum is lethal and students are forged into living weapons. Nineteen-year-old Lory, a survivor from the dangerous alleys of Dunai, finds herself forcibly conscripted into this unforgiving world. Forced to navigate deadly trials where failure means death, she discovers that she carries a dangerous secret in her blood—a gift that makes her an invaluable asset to the crown, provided she can survive the training. Overseeing her grueling transformation is Captain Khayrivven Falcrest, a man as ruthless as he is untouchable. As their paths collide, a high-stakes, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance ignites. While the academy demands she become a monster, Khayrivven is the only one who glimpses the woman beneath the soldier. However, trust is a liability in a place built on secrets, and with rebellion simmering in the shadows and war looming on the horizon, Lory must decide if her loyalty belongs to the kingdom that enslaved her or to the man who challenges her very soul. Perfect for fans of high-stakes fantasy and morally gray heroes, *Bright Burns the Flame* delivers a gripping tale of power, forbidden magic, and the fight for autonomy in a world where love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.