She Was Never Meant to Reign
A Court-Intrigue Romantasy of a Fated Mate, a Blood Bargain, and the Power She Was Never Meant to HoldBy Caevor Starglade
Length6h 51m
About this audiobook
Paranormal Romance — slow burn romance, happily ever after, swoony romance reads.
She is the ice princess with a secret inferno inside her. He is the flame prince sworn to destroy her kingdom. Now they must marry, and their forbidden passion could either save two realms—or burn them both to ash. A captivating paranormal romance of a runaway bride, a secret baby, and the enemy who claimed her heart. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Kresley Cole.
Princess Elara of the Frost Court has spent her entire life hiding the one thing that could get her killed: a forbidden fire affinity. When her beloved brother is struck by a mysterious curse, the only cure lies in a blood alliance with the Flame Court—her family's sworn enemy. Elara must become the bride of Prince Kael, the ruthless fire wielder whose kingdom has waged war on her people for centuries. She flees on her wedding night, desperate to find another way, but the curse is spreading. The impossible choice is clear: sacrifice herself to a monster, or watch her brother die.
Prince Kael has his own secrets. He never wanted a war with the ice kingdom, and he never expected his reluctant bride to ignite a hunger in him that defies all reason. When Elara returns to the altar, she is not the trembling princess he remembers. She is fierce, defiant, and carrying a secret that will change everything between them. As a coup plots to destroy both thrones, Kael must decide: honor his father's vengeance or protect the woman who sets his soul ablaze. Elara must choose: trust the enemy who claims her heart, or risk losing her family, her magic, and the child she now carries.
Tropes: Enemies to lovers. Marriage of convenience. Forced proximity. Runaway bride. Secret baby. Forbidden magic. Fated mates. Only one bed. Morally gray hero. Strong heroine. Court intrigue. Slow burn with explosive payoff.
The Emberfrost Chronicles continue with Book 2: A Throne of Ash and Embers. If you love fierce heroines, possessive alpha heroes, and worlds where ice and fire collide, this series will leave you breathless. One-click now to begin the journey. Author's note: This is a full-length novel with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger.
Perfect for readers who love **Harley Laroux** and **Liv Zander**.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length6 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 29, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 - The Ice That Burns
2Chapter 2 - The Prince I Despise
3Chapter 3 - The Healer’s Price
4Chapter 4 - The Falcon’s Shadow
5Chapter 5 - The Conservatory Truce
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6Chapter 6 - The Queen’s Secret
7Chapter 7 - The Assassin’s Frost
8Chapter 8 - The Forged Note
9Chapter 9 - The Kiss That Sealed Nothing
10Chapter 10 - The Vision’s Flame
11Chapter 11 - The Collapse
12Chapter 12 - The Binding
13Chapter 13 - The Purity Test
14Chapter 14 - The Betrayal Snapped
15Chapter 15 - The Wound Uncovered
16Chapter 16 - The Archive’s Whisper
17Chapter 17 - The Trial of Fire
18Chapter 18 - The Truth Unbound
19Chapter 19 - The Hostage’s Heart
20Chapter 20 - The Eclipse Rising
21Chapter 21 - The Emberfrost Peace
22Epilogue
23About the Author
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