A Game of Veils: The Royal Spares, Book 1

As a conquered princess reduced to a political pawn, I am sent into the heart of the enemy empire with one goal: win the hand of the emperor’s son. But the imperial palace is a death trap where noblewomen compete in lethal trials for a sadistic prince who delights in our torment. Survival requires more than just grace; it demands a ruthless edge I am only beginning to sharpen.

Caught in this dark romance, I am surrounded by the emperor’s royal wards—hostage princes from fallen kingdoms who view me as a traitor to our people. These morally grey men are my fiercest enemies, determined to ruin me with their seductive wiles and simmering rage. Yet, beneath their hostility lies a shared pain that sparks an undeniable, forbidden attraction. What begins as a battle for survival quickly spirals into a dangerous game of shifting loyalties.

This slow-burn fantasy delivers a high-stakes narrative where found-family bonds are forged in the shadows of an arranged marriage. If you crave intense power dynamics, wicked princes, and a heroine who refuses to be broken, step into this world of veils and vengeance. The game has begun, and the cost of losing is everything.