Shadow of Hope

As children, he saved her life. Now, he is the assassin sent to kill her.

Years ago, Raine rescued Princess Kalista of Avalyn, unknowingly sealing his own fate. To protect her, he became the Shadow—an assassin bound to serve the ruthless Lord Mahan. Now, as Mahan’s deadly schemes threaten Avalyn, Raine is ordered to kill the woman he’s loved since childhood.

Betrothed to Luke Ramsey since birth, Kalista always knew her marriage would be one of duty. Yet every night, she dreams of the boy who saved her—a boy she thought she’d never see again. When Raine reappears in her life, she’s drawn to him despite the danger he represents. But her growing feelings for Raine threaten not only her arranged marriage but also the fragile stability of her kingdom.

As Avalyn faces war and betrayal, Kalista is torn between her duty to her people and the desire of her heart. With assassins closing in and love pulling her in two directions, can she save her kingdom without losing herself—or the men she cares for most?

With a love triangle rife with duty and longing, Shadow of Hope will immerse you in a tale of passion, sacrifice, and courage in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Molly Crowe is a young adult fantasy author who grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a child, she was rarely herself, always pretending and playing out the stories she created in her mind. As a teenager, she spent her time filling up journals and daydreaming, and now sneaks her writing in during the early mornings before her husband and two boys wake up and take over her world. Molly loves a hot cup of coffee any time of day, both teaching and practicing yoga, and spending time in the mountains. You can find her on Instagram @mollycrowewrites or at mollycrowewrites.com.

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