Heir of Illusion: The Verran Isles Series Book 1

She wears the collar of a king's pet, but Iverson Pomeroy has never once been tamed.

In the dark, treacherous world of the Verran Isles, power is everything — and Iverson has it in spades. Blessed with the gift of illusion, she can make anyone see exactly what she wants them to see. Anyone, that is, except the ruthless king who keeps her bound to his service with an enchanted collar and a leash of fear. Assassin. Mistress. Obedient pet. She plays the roles well. But she's always been something far more dangerous underneath.

When a mysterious grim reaper crosses her path — insufferably arrogant, unnervingly perceptive, and searching for a freedom she understands too well — Iverson knows better than to trust him. He sees through her illusions in ways that should be impossible. He challenges her in ways that are absolutely infuriating. And the more their paths collide, the harder it becomes to remember that he is supposed to be the enemy.

Together, they're drawn into a conspiracy surrounding a weapon powerful enough to rewrite the laws of fate itself. Staying alive means working together. Keeping her heart intact means staying guarded. But with every stolen glance and sharp-tongued exchange crackling between them, Iverson is starting to wonder which illusion is the most dangerous — the ones she crafts for others, or the one she's been spinning for