A Crown of Ash and Amber

Her kingdom fell in a shower of golden leaves; her future lies buried in the ash. Princess Aurelia of the Autumn Court remembers a world of amber light, warm breezes, and endless harvests. But those days are gone, reduced to memories she clings to in the dark. Conquered and stripped of her birthright, she is now a political pawn, traded away to King Kaelen of the Ash-Wastes. Kaelen is a ruler carved from ice and shadow, a cold-hearted sovereign whose kingdom is as desolate and unforgiving as the man himself.
He views his new bride not as a queen, but as a conquered trophy-a remnant of the world that once wronged him. Forced into a loveless marriage in a fortress of black stone, Aurelia expects cruelty. She expects to wither in the gloom. But as the harsh, unforgiving winter sets in, the captured princess begins to notice the fractures in the king's armor. Beneath Kaelen's frozen exterior lies a man haunted by his own ghosts, guarding a devastating secret.
In a realm where everything she loves has been reduced to cinders, Aurelia must navigate a deadly court, thaw a king's frozen heart, and uncover the truth of her own capture. She must decide if she will let the ash consume her, or if she has the strength to forge a new crown from the embers of their shared survival. A Crown of Ash and Amber is a gripping, slow-burn fantasy romance of approximately 40, 000 words.
Perfect for readers who love high-stakes political intrigue, atmospheric world-building, and a hero who would burn the world down for the woman he loves.