Heir of Illusion: The Verran Isles Series Book 1

About this book

Iverson Pomeroy is a fae assassin gifted with the power of illusion, yet she remains a prisoner in her own life. Bound by an enchanted collar, she serves as the reluctant mistress and lethal weapon of a ruthless king. While she plays the part of the obedient pet, Ivy secretly orchestrates a plan to dismantle the monarchy and reclaim her stolen freedom. Her trajectory shifts when she crosses paths with Thorne, a mysterious and lethal grim reaper who arrives in the city with a singular goal: to secure the same ancient artifact Ivy needs to shatter her binding collar. Forced into a tenuous alliance, the two enemies must navigate a landscape of treachery and shifting loyalties. As they work together, the cold, morally gray reaper awakens dangerous desires within Ivy, sparking a connection that proves as volatile as it is forbidden. Featuring the beloved enemies-to-lovers trope, this dark romantasy explores the tension between a shadow-wielding hero and a woman who refuses to be tamed. With high-stakes banter, a slow-burn romance, and the constant threat of death surrounding Thorne, Ivy must decide if the price of her liberation is worth the risk of losing her heart—or her life.