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The Ascension Series: Kings and Queens

K.A. Linde

The Ascension Series: Kings and Queens

K.A. LindeRoyal Roses #2
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In this paranormal romance, a woman finds herself caught between magical factions vying for power and possession. She becomes the center of a dangerous game where her choices reshape kingdoms. Desire and danger burn through a story of paranormal politics and dark magic.

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416p · Dec 2017

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With Ella's identity secured and Rowen's support growing, she works through the dangerous politics of court. A new faction challenges the king's authority, and Ella is caught between her love for Rowen and her obligation to the people who raised her in servitude. An old enemy surfaces who knows secrets about the curse's true nature.

The political intrigue deepens significantly. Side characters from book 1 get their own arcs and agency. The magic system expands, we learn there are multiple types of power at play. Rowen's growth as a character who has to challenge his father's rule is satisfying.

Betrayal and broken trust. Violence including combat deaths. Manipulation of power. A major character faces life-changing consequences.

A character Ella trusted betrays the group's mission. The faction challenging the king is more sympathetic than initially presented, the politics are genuinely complex. Rowen makes a public choice that costs him dearly. The curse is revealed to have been deliberately placed, not accidental.

Readers who want their romantasy with actual political stakes and consequences. If you liked the court dynamics in The Priory of the Orange Tree or Fourth Wing's world-building beyond romance, this escalates nicely. Skip if you prefer standalone books or low-stakes romance.

Book 2 of 5. The foundations laid in book 1 are tested and in some cases shattered. By the end, Ella and Rowen's relationship has shifted from romantic escape to genuine partnership facing external pressure.

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