From the moment he saw her, he wanted her. But there’s one problem: his dark fae master wants her dead.

Kit Ashe was never meant to survive. As a mortal woman, she's nothing more than a bargaining chip—a plump bookworm the dark fae court will use and discard the moment she’s no longer useful in leveraging her estranged sister to do their bidding. Her fate is sealed.

Flint is one of the most ruthless fae in the Shadow Court, and Kit's fate is no concern of his. Human women are weak and fragile. Beneath his notice. He has one job to perform before he can return to the fae realm. Watch from the shadows until the moment he’s ordered to end her.

All that changes the moment he sees her.

Suddenly, watching isn’t enough.

Now, he’s breaking rules, breaking orders—maybe even breaking his blood oath. Because Kit is his. And the things he wants to do to her? They’ll cost him far more than his life.

Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Laura Thalassa, and C.N. Crawford, A Secret in the Ashes delivers searing romance, devastating betrayals, and an ending that will leave you begging for more.

If you love dark fae romance with a slow burn, he falls first and harder vibe, you'll love this standalone installment of the Iron King's Assassin series. One-Click A Secret in the Ashes to start reading.