Scepter and Crown Series by C.F.E. Black

Alyana Barron is tired of living a secluded life apart from society, hiding her magic from watching eyes. When a nobleman offers Aly the chance to train as a Master Sorcerer, secrets hidden in her past will come to light and she'll have to fight to keep her safety and guard her heart.

The only way to beat death is to chase it.⠀Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king.⠀Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening.⠀When Red is cursed, his life entwines with Aly’s in ways neither of them expected... moreThe only way to beat death is to chase it.⠀Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king.⠀Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening.⠀When Red is cursed, his life entwines with Aly’s in ways neither of them expected. Together, they chase after a cure that will heal the king and restore her magic, but the closer they get to a cure, the nearer they step toward death, for the path to the cure is as dangerous as the curse itself.⠀Blade of Ash is the first in a new, epic YA fantasy series perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance packed full of royal intrigue, legends, and plenty of ballgowns. If you like female bodyguards and forced proximity with life-and-death stakes... this story is for you! less

Dive into the world of Lord Weston Grey, decorated soldier, ruthless spy. Mask of Secrets is a companion story to the Scepter and Crown series. Begin the series with Blade of Ash or its prequel, Shield of Shadow.

The enemy is dead. The battle has only just begun. Red and Aly thought they had eliminated the greatest to their lives, but as they return from their trip north, a new enemy rises from within their own ranks, threatening to rip Red and Aly apart. Lord Benedict Alexander has a distant claim to the throne, and he will do everything in his power to usurp Red’s rule before the official coronation at summer’s end... moreThe enemy is dead. The battle has only just begun. Red and Aly thought they had eliminated the greatest to their lives, but as they return from their trip north, a new enemy rises from within their own ranks, threatening to rip Red and Aly apart. Lord Benedict Alexander has a distant claim to the throne, and he will do everything in his power to usurp Red’s rule before the official coronation at summer’s end. Convinced Red was corrupted by his trip into the Canyon, Lord Alexander fights to destroy Red’s kingship, and with it, Red’s Binding to Aly. Now Red must earn the trust of his countrymen, not only to retain his throne and continue his fight against Kassia and the Canyon, but to keep Aly as well, for Aly is bound to serve the crown, no matter who wears it. Fight for the crown. Fight for love. Or lose them both. less

Shocked by the revelation that followed the official coronation, Aly and Red march toward dangers they never saw coming and away from the things they both want most. Each must face their deepest fears and darkest secrets, finding strength when all hope is lost.Death follows them. Evil hunts them. As a battle looms and a shadow rises, there remains only one path forward, and it will bring them toward their most difficult decision yet... moreShocked by the revelation that followed the official coronation, Aly and Red march toward dangers they never saw coming and away from the things they both want most. Each must face their deepest fears and darkest secrets, finding strength when all hope is lost.Death follows them. Evil hunts them. As a battle looms and a shadow rises, there remains only one path forward, and it will bring them toward their most difficult decision yet. To succeed is to lose something dear, but to fail is to watch the world fade into an eternal night.Will the Beacon and Beholder fulfill their destiny—and will it be what they all hoped?Enjoy the final installment of this swoony, high-stakes epic fantasy series today! less