Iris of the Crowned Flame

In this sweeping romantasy filled with forbidden love, dangerous magic, and fierce court intrigue, a princess must risk everything to save her kingdom - and her heart. Princess Lyla never desired the crown, nor the marriage that comes with it. But when the Queen dies under suspicious circumstances, Lyla is thrust into a world of royal power plays, political tension, and dangerous magic rising beneath the surface. Tradition demands she take a husband to claim her throne, yet her heart belongs to Amyra, her best friend and lady-in-waiting - a forbidden love that could cost them everything. To delay her fate, Lyla proposes a tournament of trials, where suitors will compete for her hand. As the contest ignites rivalries and stirs courtly intrigue, Lyla finds herself drawn to Prince Spencer, an old friend hiding mysterious powers and dangerous secrets. Caught between the girl she secretly loves and the prince whose quiet strength tempts her heart, Lyla‘s choices grow more impossible by the day. As magic surges and rebellion brews, Lyla must navigate deadly politics, simmering passions, and the future of her kingdom. To survive, she must defy destiny, challenge the laws of her land, and embrace the power she never wanted - before everything she loves burns to ash. A must-read for fans of fantasy romance, slow-burn tension, forbidden desires, and heroines who dare to fight for love and power alike.