A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon (Paperback)

Alaric and Talasyn entered their political union to end years of violence between their nations, yet living as husband and wife feels like stepping into a new battlefield. Talasyn is expected to act as a loyal empress while her true allies work in the shadows, preparing to dismantle Alaric’s rule. Every move she makes must be carefully judged. Yet the more time they spend together, the stronger the pull becomes, leaving her torn between duty and a bond she never expected.

Alaric is no stranger to danger. Commanding the Shadowforged Legion has shaped his life, but marriage to a Lightweaver forces him to confront risks he never trained for. As tensions rise and old enemies stir, he tries to remain focused on the Moonless Dark, a threat capable of wiping out entire kingdoms. Only he and Talasyn can stop it, combining their powers in a way no one else can. That unity brings them closer, complicating every promise he has ever made.

Old secrets begin to surface. Loyalties fracture. Nations prepare for the storm ahead. Alaric feels the pressure of his father’s hidden plans tightening around him, and Talasyn becomes the spark he cannot ignore. When the world demands action, both must decide who they stand with, and what they are willing to risk. Their choices could save their realm or break it.