A runaway noblewoman. A royal guard bound by duty. A kingdom where shadows whisper and crowns kill.In a land ruled by ancient seals and a crown that devours the minds of kings, Elira Dorne has vanished. Branded a traitor and born with the forbidden gift of shadow-weaving, she hides among commoners, desperate to escape the fate written in her bloodline. But when a magical rebellion brews and the throne begins to fracture, Elira is forced back into a world she tried to burn down.Kael Varyen has spent his life obeying orders, burying feelings, and protecting a kingdom that's forgotten how to love. Assigned to hunt down the lost noblewoman, he doesn't expect to find a truth-teller with flame in her veins, or to fall for her, even as their union threatens to ignite a war.As their secrets unravel and passion flares, Elira and Kael are pulled into a deadly conspiracy woven by blood, memory, and betrayal. At the center lies the Hollow Crown, an artifact of unimaginable power that demands not loyalty, but sacrifice.To break the cycle of kings and curses, they must do the unthinkable: Refuse the crown. Rewrite the kingdom. And survive the shadows within.Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, political intrigue, and dark fantasy with a heartbeat, The Hollow Crown is a sweeping tale of rebellion, redemption, and the fire it takes to love in a world built on lies.