Courtney Thorne

As the only female born into a royal family in over four hundred years, freedom was never going to be an option. Gifted with the elements of all five kingdoms, Aurelia had never known a minute of peace. No Virium was ever meant to hold all five elements and now they war inside her, keeping her from rest. Upon turning twenty-one, Aurelia takes the reins of her magic and destroys the tower she was raised in. Taking the only opportunity she’s ever had for freedom, she flees in the night in an attempt to escape her future and the four princes who all expect her hand in marriage. Though she might find friendship, happiness and love in the depths of the forest, her father will stop at nothing to bring her back and use her for his gain.

I was a Queen, and I would bow to no male. After finally freeing herself from a life’s worth of manipulation and control, Aurelia experiences true independence for the first time in her life. With her newfound freedom, Aurelia chooses to spend her days exploring the connection between herself and the Prince of Fire, Alev. With all four kingdoms expecting Aurelia’s hand in marriage, she is desperate to protect her secret. But the Kings will come to claim what is theirs, and her secret will be revealed. Desperate for some peace before the eventual chaos, Aurelia joins Alev in celebrating the Fire Season in hopes of learning more about the realm, and her relationship with him. However, when old dreams become a new reality everything she hopes for might just unravel.

At Forrestbriar Academy, Henri is focused on her studies and determined to steer clear of romance. But when someone attacks her campus with a widespread love potion, turning her fellow students into lovesick fools, Henri is forced to look for a solution. Teaming up with her arch nemesis, and long-time academic rival Noah Lawrence, Henri must race against time to uncover the source of the potion and prevent future attacks before it’s too late. As they delve deeper into the mystery, the tension between them ignites, forcing Henri to confront feelings she never wanted to explore. Caught between her resolve to remain unattached and the undeniable chemistry with Noah, Henri faces a dilemma: can she solve the mystery and save her classmates without losing her heart in the process? Can she and Noah stop the attacks before something much more dangerous is spread to the entire campus, threatening the very lives of anyone in love? In this enchanting tale of rivalry and romance, love may be the most powerful—and dangerous—poison of all.