Their love could end a war... or ignite one.The Bridge Kingdom meets From Blood and Ash in this sweeping romantasy where a defiant princess and her reluctant mercenary turned guard must navigate treacherous alliances, face their fears, ancient grudges, and a love that could either save their kingdoms... or destroy them.Lyra never wanted the life chosen for her.Caged by duty and bound by tradition, she's spent years pushing against the future others decided she should accept. But when a political alliance forces her into the storm-ravaged kingdom she was raised to fear, Lyra finds herself face-to-face with a man who threatens to upend everything she thought she knew-about the Stormlands, and herself.Gale thought he knew what he wanted.Once, he had a future. A name. A place in the world. Now, he fights to survive one job at a time-until Lyra crashes into his path with fire in her voice and defiance in her eyes. Escorting her was supposed to be simple. But the closer they get, the more he begins to wonder if the future he lost is worth chasing... or if something new is calling him forward.As tensions rise and kingdoms edge closer to war, Lyra and Gale must choose between the paths they were given-and the one they're burning to carve for themselves. A Kingdom of Fire & Rain is the first novel in the World of Veythara series.Perfect for readers who love: - Enemies-to-lovers- Forced proximity- Protective male leads- Political marriages and rebellion- Deep worldbuilding and yearningFans of Danielle L. Jensen, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Holly Black, and Carissa Broadbent will be swept away by this tale of duty, desire, and destiny.