Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces rumors that he is not the true heir to the throne and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in the kingdom. His guardsman Grey is missing, leaving many questions unanswered. Rumored to also be the heir, Grey has been in hiding since destroying Lilith. He has no desire to challenge Rhen for the crown until Karis Luran once again threatens to take Emberfall by force. In the sequel to A Curse So Dark and Lonely, the heart-pounding saga continues as loyalties are tested and new love blooms in a kingdom on the brink of war.