Blood of Kings: Legends, Book 3

MEDIEVAL FANTASY

Lady of Shadows

The only man she loves is the one she can never have…

Lady Tara’s dreams of marrying for love were shattered with her arranged marriage to the sickly Lord Gershom. Fine. She may not have love, but she has purpose—a position of power that lets her make a difference in the kingdom. At least her Carmack, her fiercely loyal shield, remains by her side, even if she must deny her heart.

Then Lord Gershom dies. And to her horror, Carmack is blamed. Branded a traitor, he flees, forcing Tara to choose between protecting the life she’s built or following the man she loves.

Loving her might cost him everything…

Carmack Demry has secretly loved Lady Tara all his life, sworn to protect her at any cost—even if it meant watching her wed another man. But now, accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he’s on the run because staying away is the only way to keep her safe. Except Tara has other plans.

Determined to clear his name, she plunges into a web of treachery and deceit that reaches far beyond them both—one that threatens the very heart of the kingdom. Together, they must navigate a world of danger, unravel a conspiracy, and face a choice more perilous than any battlefield: deny their love or risk everything to claim it.

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Releasing July 2025, in ebook, paperback, and audiobook.

About the Authors

Jill Williamson is an award-winning fantasy and science fiction author of over two dozen books including the Blood of Kings trilogy, which won two Christy Awards, an Epic Award, and received two Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror listings in VOYA magazine.

Jill writes fantastical adventure stories for all ages. A storyworld first novelist, she takes a tiny gem of an idea and turns it into a full world with maps, history, and complex cultures. She infuses purpose and hope into her stories and is known for writing realistic characters who embark upon epic adventures of survival and self-discovery.

Jill has also penned several books on the craft of writing fiction. She teaches at writers’ conferences and blogs regularly at www.goteenwriters.com, one of Writer’s Digest’s “101 Best Websites for Writers.” Jill lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two children. To learn more about her novels, visit her at www.jillwilliamson.com.

Kelly Fernlake loves writing fantasy adventures spun with a touch of romance and timeless truth. Besides reading and writing, her favorite things include roaming through castles; classic old movies; comfy sweatshirts; dark chocolate; and hockey. A North Dakota native, she now lives in Florida with her husband, two teenagers, and a furball pup. Learn more at kellyfernlake.com.

Blood of Kings: Legends

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

Book 4