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Abandoned by the crown she serves, an orphan soldier will do anything to help her fellow mageborn--even join forces with the prince who betrayed her. Raised on the streets, orphan Grace Marchant has always questioned the harsh laws of the Kingdom of Rathlynn. Confronting Prince Bastien Larelwynn - keeper of a dark, golden and deadly magic - was never her plan, but when her closest friend is the next mageborn taken away to the shadowy dungeons, she has no choice but to act. Deep in the castle, Grace discovers that the Queen of Rathlynn has a devastating plan to use the mageborn's stolen powers to cement her rule forever. Begging the coldly handsome Prince Bastien to spare her friend's life, Grace is surprised to see a flicker of compassion in his obsidian black eyes, and the fire in her blood calls out to him... but if he senses the luminous mageborn power secretly unfurling within her like liquid sunlight, it's only a matter of time before she too will be imprisoned. But Grace is shocked when Bastien, with a mysterious smile, keeps any knowledge of her powers to himself. Despite his duties to the realm, Bastien pities the mageborn, and the two hatch a plan that could change everything. As raging fire melts blackest ice, passion and desire quickly quiet her fear and suspicion. But with her golden mageborn light growing stronger every day, Grace must ask herself if she can really trust her former enemy... and with betrayal at every turn, will they save the mageborn and get out alive?

Freedom comes with a cost--and when a dark curse threatens the mageborn, the only cure may cost Grace everything. Grace Marchant has been many things: orphan, servant, and now beloved of Prince Bastien, heir to the throne of Larelwynn. But when a strange, ancient force threatens the very magic which brought them together, their happiness is put to the test. Innocent mageborn are being twisted into cruel, deadly nightborn, and only Grace and Bastien have enough power to stop them. Striking a deal with the enemy should be unthinkable, but when the country of Valenti offers their aide, they cannot afford to turn their former foes away. But the partnership comes at a devastating price: Bastien must wed a Valenti princess. The only alternative is to find--and destroy--the source of the curse. But with time running out and her own magic turning against her, can Grace succeed both her kingdom and her heart are consumed by darkness for good?

The lost princess has been found--but the closer she is to the throne, the deadlier her magic becomes. Wren should be overjoyed: she's gone from being a lonely, parentless girl in the forest, to being the daughter of the lost queen of Asteroth. Yet she is trapped in the capital, surrounded by people who will kill her if they discover her shadow magic. And its strength is growing more and more out of her control each day . . . As the son of the enemy, Finn has never been fully at ease in the capital. But now, living there is torture. Keeping Wren's magic hidden goes against every vow he's ever taken--and staying apart only makes the strange ache in his chest become unbearable. And with every snatched moment, the solace he and Wren find in each other starts to feel more bitter than sweet. With danger approaching from every side, can Finn and Wren find safety in their love? And can Wren escape from power plays inside the castle to save her kingdom: even if she must save it from herself?

Is the man she loves her savior--or her captor? In the chaos of the magical assault, Wren has been swept far from home. She is now a prisoner in the heart of enemy territory. Her only solace is Finn, the rebel prince who holds her heart. But Finn has changed since returning to his father's kingdom. Instead of helping her escape, he keeps her under guard in a tower. He insists it is for her safety: but as her dark magic grows more powerful, Wren's control weakens. risk of losing control is only becoming more tenuous. worries the danger is only growing. Finn has proven his loyalty to her time and time again . . . but can she trust him to keep her--and their kingdoms--safe? Or is everything she believes about him a lie?

A lost queen's sacrifice. Two kingdoms at war for centuries. And a spark of passion between hunter and hunted with the power to end everything... The shadow magic has always whispered to Wren. The same dark power that once ravaged her home kingdom of Asteroth. So she must keep her magic hidden, only using it to help people in need in the remote border village she calls home. Discovery of her gifts would mean death. Noble knight Finn has sworn to serve his new home, Asteroth, by hunting down those who use shadow magic. He has never forgiven his father, ruler of enemy kingdom Ilanthus, for his terrible cruelty. Spying for Asteroth in his own father's royal court is his revenge - and carrying a warning of raiding parties on the move, Finn is passing through Wren's small town... When terrible creatures in the nearby forest attack him, Wren risks exposing her magic and saves his life. But as they touch, burning desire takes over. And Wren's magic floods through them both.As the power fades, Wren and Finn's wariness of each other returns, even with a new bond between them. But there's no time to untangle their feelings from the seductive call of the magic. Because with enemy soldiers crossing the border, dark days are coming to Asteroth... Their fates now entwined, can Wren and Finn learn to trust each other to save their kingdom? Or will they be the key to its destruction?A Touch of Shadows is a totally gripping and enchanting fantasy romance, packed full of delicious passion, stunning world-building and bewitching magic. This first book in an addictive new series is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.What readers are saying about Jessica Thorne: '50 bajillion stars ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯... I loved this book so much for so many reasons. It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again. I laughed, smiled, and gasped in surprise at every step of the way... I honestly think this is one of my favourite books.' Faemance Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

They want her on the throne. But the closer she gets, the deadlier her magic becomes. And an ancient power gets closer to breaking free...Wren's gone from being a parentless girl with a free life in the forest, to the daughter of the lost queen of Asteroth. Trapped in the capital, she's surrounded by people who would kill her if they discovered her shadow magic. And the strength of her dark power is growing out of control... Though Finn considers Asteroth his home, as the son of the enemy king he has never been fully at ease in the capital. But now, it's torture. Keeping Wren's magic hidden goes against every vow he's ever taken. But whenever they're apart, the strange ache in his chest becomes unbearable.Snatching moments together in quiet corners of the castle, the solace Wren and Finn find in each other is bittersweet. The Regent's Council want to keep hold of the control they've held since the queen was lost - but their plan to use Wren as a puppet could see the kingdom torn apart by her dark power. And with the enemy preparing to invade, danger is growing outside the city walls too...With their loyalty to each other tested at every turn, can Finn and Wren find safety in their love? And can Wren escape from the power play inside the castle and save the kingdom: even if it's from herself? The second book in the Lost Queen series, this stunning and unputdownable romantic fantasy is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Stacia Stark and Rebecca Yarros.What readers are saying about Jessica Thorne: '50 bajillion stars ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯... I loved this book so much for so many reasons. It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again. I laughed, smiled, and gasped in surprise at every step of the way... I honestly think this is one of my favourite books.' Faemance Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Took my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then put it back, while whispering, "Keep reading"... I sat and ugly cried for 15 minutes, while heart-wrenching sobs escaped my mouth... Amazing.' Awesome Alitza, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVED THIS BOOK ... Perfection... FIVE STARS allllll the way ... Mind-blowing... so much to love... make sure you get it I can't wait to order my physical copy just to have it on my bookshelf. I loved it that much ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, this is one of the best books I have read... simply fantastic, amazing, outstanding and superb. I loved it so much... Fantastic... an amazing book, which you just have to read so that you can feel the magic too ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hands down this is one of the best books I have read... I started it before bed and almost stayed up all night to finish it... Fabulous. Right up there with Sarah J Maas... Breath-taking and special and legitimately made me laugh and cheer out loud and yes, cry. Must read. Must buy. Must share with everyone you know. Promise.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The enemy has her. And the man she loves seems intent on using her dark magic to destroy her kingdom...In the chaos of the magical assault on Pelias, Wren has been swept far from home. She is now a prisoner, in the heart of enemy territory. At least she has the man she loves beside her, keeping their passion alive during the cold nights in this unfamiliar place.Or so she thought...Finn has changed since returning to his father's kingdom. Instead of serving the princess he's proven his loyalty to time and again, he is keeping her under guard in a tower. Desire still lights up his eyes when he looks at her. But is he enamoured by Wren, or her power?With the unfamiliar castle calling to her dark magic, Wren is fighting every minute to keep her growing power in check. And she struggles to ignore the still-smouldering heat between her and Finn every time their fingers touch - even as he keeps her under lock and key... Is everything she believed about Finn a lie? Or is he under the influence of the dark power here too? And will she have time to figure it out before she's forced to turn her magic on her own kingdom?You will not be able to put down this gripping and unputdownable romantic fantasy Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Stacia Stark and Rebecca Yarros.What readers are saying about Jessica Thorne: '50 bajillion stars ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯... I loved this book so much for so many reasons. It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again. I laughed, smiled, and gasped in surprise... One of my favourite books.' Faemance Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Took my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then put it back, while whispering, "Keep reading"... I sat and ugly cried for 15 minutes, while heart-wrenching sobs escaped my mouth... Amazing.' Awesome Alitza, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVED THIS BOOK ... Perfection... FIVE STARS allllll the way ... Mind-blowing... so much to love... I can't wait to order my physical copy just to have it on my bookshelf. I loved it that much ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, this is one of the best books I have read... simply fantastic, amazing, outstanding and superb. I loved it so much... Fantastic... an amazing book, which you just have to read so that you can feel the magic too ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hands down this is one of the best books I have read... I started it before bed and almost stayed up all night to finish it... Fabulous. Right up there with Sarah J Maas... Breath-taking and special and legitimately made me laugh and cheer out loud and yes, cry. Must read. Must buy. Must share with everyone you know. Promise.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am hooked... An excellent book from start to finish... A must-read... Impossible to put down until the last page. Absolutely loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A dark and addictive fantasy read for fans of Graceling and Sarah J. Maas. The life of an orphan soldier becomes entwined with that of the mysterious heir to the throne, whose very presence draws out the secret magic living inside her: a magic that breaks every law she is duty-bound to uphold...The room is small and dark. Row upon row of jars line the shelves, each one sealed with blood-red wax. The seal's mark is a twisted circle of briar with gleaming, gold-tipped thorns. And in each jar a flicker of forbidden magic dances... beautiful, but deadly.Sold to the Crown in the aftermath of the Last Great War, Grace Marchant has never known her parents. Now, she trains as an elite soldier tracking down mageborn - those born with an ancient and long-outlawed magic - and destroying them if they don't surrender their power to the Crown. The mageborn who submit are collared, then handed over to the King's cousin and heir: the elusive Bastien Larelwyn, Lord of Thorns, locked away in his shadowy workshop deep inside the castle. What becomes of them is hard to say - the Lord of Thorns keeps his secrets close.Grace has always fought the voice inside her that questions whether the law is truly just, but when her closest friend is next on Bastien's list, Grace's loyalties are tested to the limit. Confronting Bastien - searching his strangely compelling obsidian-black eyes for answers - Grace is shocked to feel herself begin to change, to show the first signs of the wild magic she so fears.Only the Lord of Thorns has the power to save her and the rest of the mageborn - if he doesn't destroy them all first... Read what everyone's saying about Jessica Thorne: 'Took my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then put it back, while whispering, 'Keep reading'... I sat and ugly cried for 15 minutes... reminds me of something Sarah J. Maas would write.' Awesome Alitza, 5 stars'WOW WOW WOW... a gripping tale full of action, romance, strategy and finding the strength within... a fantastically written heroine and I was besotted with her and her story from the first chapter.' Esotericerlixir, 5 stars'Oh my good lord this book was AMAZING... the world was so unique, and the plot was tantalizing... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer'WOW Thorne delivers a captivating, audacious, epically written fantasy novel. I could not put this book down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Hands down this is one of the best books I have read in a long time... It's breath-taking and special and legitimately made me laugh and cheer out loud and yes, cry. Must read. Must buy. Must share with everyone you know.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Really does pack a punch... I loved every minute of it... filled with action, adventure, and romance and it will have you at the edge of your seat so many times. There were things I never saw coming and I held my breath on numerous occasions... This book has everything a fantasy reader will love... If I could give more than five stars I would. I absolutely loved it.' Amanda J Evans, 5 stars

Like deep dark water, it pulls them down. The faint fire of magic within them flickers and dies. Their eyes turn black as night. They are nightborn now.Grace Marchant has been many things: streetwise orphan, rebellious servant, and now beloved companion of Prince Bastien, heir to the throne of Larelwynn. But their sunlit happiness is not destined to last. The golden magic which brought them together in purest passion is threatened by strange and ancient forces. Innocent people are becoming nightborn - cruel, deadly, unrecognisable to their loved ones - and these two young lovers are the only ones with power enough to stop it.In times of peace, striking a deal with their closest enemy would be unthinkable, but now their only hope is to ally with the neighbouring Valenti royal family: manipulative, cunning, and always with an eye on the Larelwynn throne. The partnership comes at a devastating price... if Grace wants to defeat the nightborn, she must watch Bastien marry a Valenti princess.Grace knows she must make this heart-wrenching sacrifice for the good of the whole kingdom - but she also fears the magic in her veins, usually so warm and bright, is turning cold as deepest midnight. A beguiling darkness whispers to her from within. Is Grace herself becoming nightborn?Time is running out. With Bastien promised to another, and a stony distance growing between them, will Grace find the source of the nightborn curse before every last soul is consumed by the darkness? Combining sizzling romance, courtly intrigue, and heart-in-your-mouth action, this dark and addictive fantasy series is perfect for fans of Graceling and Emily R. King. Read what everyone's saying about Jessica Thorne: '50 bajillion stars... I loved this book so much... It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again.' Faemance Book Blog, 5 stars'Wow, wow, wow ... A show-stopping book that was hard to put down... An addicting adventure you will not want to miss out on.' NetGalley Reviewer'I mean, wow ... Be prepared for plot twists ... I highly recommend giving this book a read I can't wait for the next book in the series ' Goodreads Reviewer'Captivating... I simultaneously wanted to power through it but didn't want it to end... it's fantastic. It's brilliant. I love it... I have several notes in my Kindle app from emotional scenes where it's purely emotive responses of "AWEEE", "OMGGGG", "WTF IS THIS? "... a beautiful piece of fantasy fiction that should be on everyone's tbr list.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'50 bajillion stars... I loved this book so much... It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again.' Faemance Book Blog, ?????????? I am arresting you for the crime of being mageborn. You will yield, or face certain death... Orphan Grace Marchant has always questioned the harsh laws of the Kingdom of Rathlynn. But when her closest friend is uncovered as mageborn and imprisoned, she must act. Begging handsome Prince Bastien Larelwynn to spare her friend's life, the fire in Grace's blood calls to him. She's sure she'll be thrown in the dungeon too. But Bastien tells no one. And Grace has to trust him with more than her life when she discovers the Queen's devastating plan, using the mageborn's stolen powers. But with her own magic growing, can Grace really trust her former enemy... and with betrayal at every turn, will they survive long enough to save the mageborn? A dark and addictive fantasy read, perfect for fans of Graceling and Sarah J. Maas. Read what everyone's saying about Mageborn: 'Wow, wow, wow!... A showstopping book that was hard to put down... An addicting adventure you will not want to miss out on.' NetGalley Reviewer 'I mean, wow!... Be prepared for plot twists!!!... I highly recommend giving this book a read! I can't wait for the next book in the series!!!!' Goodreads Reviewer 'Captivating... I simultaneously wanted to power through it but didn't want it to end... it's fantastic. It's brilliant. I love it... I have several notes in my Kindle app from emotional scenes where it's purely emotive responses of "AWEEE", "OMGGGG", "WTF IS THIS?!"... a beautiful piece of fantasy fiction that should be on everyone's tbr list.' Goodreads Reviewer, ?????????? 'I was hooked... there is heartbreak from the very beginning... I was going through a rollercoaster of emotions - my heart felt like it had been ripped out, trampled on, and then trampled on some more for good measure... This book is certainly a page-turner, I read it over two afternoons.' Goodreads Reviewer 'I loved it... A brilliant start to this series which already has me asking and wondering...WHAT HAPPENS NOW? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?... left me speechless... Brilliantly written and gripping. Highly recommend.' Gemma's Book Reviews 'WOWIE! This book took me on a wild ride... Superb... I was truly engrossed from start to finish... Not to be missed.' Belle in Pages 'Really does pack a punch... I loved every minute of it... filled with action, adventure, and romance and it will have you at the edge of your seat so many times... This book has everything a fantasy reader will love... If I could give more than five stars I would. I absolutely loved it.' Goodreads Reviewer

The faint fire of magic within them flickers and dies. Their eyes turn black as night. They are nightborn now. Grace Marchant and Prince Bastien saved the kingdom once before. But an ancient force now threats Larelwynn. The mageborn they saved are becoming nightborn - cruel and deadly. Striking a deal with enemy, neighbouring Valenti, is now their only hope. But it comes at a devastating price... If Grace wants to save the kingdom, she must watch Bastien marry a Valenti princess. With time running out, Grace knows she must make this sacrifice - but her own magic, usually so bright, is turning black as midnight... As a stony distance grows between her and Bastien, can Grace find the source of the nightborn curse before they're all consumed by darkness - including herself? Combining sizzling romance, courtly intrigue, and heart-in-your-mouth action, this dark and addictive fantasy series is perfect for fans of Graceling and Emily R. King. Read what everyone's saying about Nightborn: 'I'm speechless... my heart was breaking... There really isn't a calm moment in this book, and it keeps you turning the page... you're going to fall in love... kept me up until the light started shining in through my window. Perfect binge-able books. Have I convinced you yet?' Writing the Universe, ?????????? 'I still haven't recovered yet... kept me in complete suspense... led me to despair and back to earth again... At some points I was completely devastated and I couldn't believe what I was reading. I went through all the possible feelings through this story... amazing book.' Goodreads Reviewer, ?????????? 'I loved it... This book didn't hold back... I was at the edge of my seat and holding my breath, not sure what was going to happen next... The magic and world building was incredible... will leave your jaw on the floor.' The Reading Chemist, ???????? 'A rollercoaster of a ride... it's romantic, it's thrilling and it's just a pure joy to read... be prepared for a journey that is magical and dark and full of surprises. It will have your pulse racing and the pages turning as fast as you can make them.' It's All About the Books 'I stayed up wayyyy too late reading this story, but it was definitely worth the lack of sleep... actually had me tearing up... Recommended!' Goodreads Reviewer 'I devoured this book and stayed up into the early hours of the morning just to finish it... completely blew me away... My heart broke... I found myself shouting nooooo more times than a little... be prepared for a heart-wrenching emotional journey... It's a page-turner... sure to be a bestseller... brilliant book.' Goodreads Reviewer, ?????????? 'I devoured this in one sitting!... Jessica Thorne delivers delicious romance, intrigue, and all of the drama... I was enthralled and couldn't stop turning pages... Five stars!' Goodreads Reviewer, ?????????? 'I went through so many emotions reading this story... It literally at times makes your heart break. It is full of action, adventure, romance, magic and courtly intrigue... Fantasy fans, you really must read this series.' BookishReadsAndMe, ??????????