The first book in the Guardians of Areli trilogy is here …
There is treachery without.
And treachery within.
Prince Beniah receives this cryptic warning when a lethal storm drives him to take refuge in the Western Cliffs. Yet the tension between him and his father compels him to hide his investigation.
Evidence of conspiracy continues to stack. A divisive treaty. Scarred earth. The opening of Areli’s borders to their ancient enemy. A murder. As the threat to his kingdom escalates, Beniah faces chilling questions …
Who is the mastermind? And who is their ultimate target?
Anne has lived her life cloaked in obscurity and rejection. Hidden behind a hair scarf and tinted glasses, she serves the High King and Areli with quiet devotion. But disturbing revelations force her to choose between staying safe in the shadows or betraying her sect by reaching across the class chasm for help.
As the web of mystery tightens, Beniah’s and Anne’s paths—and loyalties—cross treasonous boundaries, making discovery even more dangerous. Yet when their enemies close in, no safe options remain.
Either they step into the light and risk revealing their deepest-held secrets …
Or they let the shadows swallow them whole.
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Revealing Shadows is the first book in the epic romantic fantasy trilogy, Guardians of Areli. It is preceded by the prequel, Reviving Embers.
This saga is written for the adult market and set in an alternate earth history, non-magical – but supernaturally fantastical – story world. Readers who love …
Character-driven tales
Rebellious princes
Deep love stories (meaningful/fade to black)
Class prejudice
Cinderella vibes
Political conspiracy
Action/Fight scenes
Soul stirring journeys
… will find all this and so much more in Revealing Shadows and the books to follow.
The prequel to this trilogy is Reviving Embers, a story set twenty years before featuring some of the supporting characters in this book, as well as the dynamics/backstory that leads to what happens in the rest of the trilogy.
This series is best read in order even though each book has its own satisfying ending. To get every single piece of the story in order, read as follows:
Reviving Embers (available on Amazon, B&N, and Walmart.com)
Of Dust and Stars (a novella available for free at the back of Reviving Embers—or by emailing me at paige@paigereedauthor.com)
Revealing Shadows (available on Amazon, B&N, and Walmart.com)
Of Queens and Sons (bonus scene available for free at the back of Revealing Shadows—or by emailing me at paige@paigereedauthor.com).
