Alyssa Cole is an award-winning author of historical, contemporary, and sci-fi romance. Her books have received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Library Journal, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, Booklist, Jezebel, Vulture, Book Riot, Entertainment Weekly, and various other outlets. When she's not working, she can usually be found watching anime with her husband or wrangling their menagerie of animals.
Nya and Johan's swoony sexual tension evolves into a scorching exploration that recognizes Nya's relative inexperience while rendering the pair's matched desire, fulfillment, and power. A gifted writer at the top of her emotional, sexy, romantic, and inclusive game. -- <em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> Cole explores sexual and gender identities, grief, self-respect, acceptance, and love in this faultless romance. She weaves family drama and emotional growth into a passion-filled story worthy of its irresistibly complicated (and diverse) characters. This affair of the heart is deeply satisfying. -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong> delightful... This sexy, warmhearted romance is essential reading for fans of the series, though it also stands on its own. -- <em>Library Journal </em>(starred review) An impressive ending to a series featuring an international cast of complex, multicultural characters balancing their royal responsibilities with their modern lives and loves. -- <em>Booklist </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> If you like faux engagements, ultra steamy scenes, and an eventual happily-ever-after, this one's for you. -- Oprahmag.com