A princess destined for a loveless marriage. A disgraced royal soldier. A dangerous journey they must risk together.
All Cord wants is to complete this final punishment so his position in the royal army can be reinstated. An impossible task when the princess he's escorting is determined to undermine his every move. His mission changes when magic wielders ambush them in the forest, dumping him and the princess in the middle of dangerous enemy territory.
Both blame the other for their current predicament, yet they must find a way to work together to survive strange beasts, ruthless cutthroats, and mysterious wielders determined to hunt them down. As they venture further into enemy lands, it becomes clear that Cord is not the only one keeping deadly secrets and they must learn to trust each other to survive. Their enemies are relentless but so is his resolve to clear his name, no matter the deadly cost.
Marked by Ash is the first book in the Ruin of Ash fantasy series, perfect for lovers of fast-paced fantasy romance with a twist.