Lore Olympus
Rachel Smythe
by Danielle L. Jensen
A princess trained since childhood to destroy a king—now bound to him in marriage.
In the magical realm of Ithicana, the Bridge Kingdom stands as the most powerful and strategically coveted structure in existence, its legendary bridge controlling all trade between rival nations. Lara has spent her entire life preparing for one singular mission: infiltrate the kingdom, seduce its king, and bring it to its knees for her father's empire.
Aren, King of Ithicana, knows his new Maridrinian bride could be a threat. What he doesn't expect is a woman who challenges him at every turn, refuses to be controlled, and makes him question everything he's built his defenses around—including the walls around his heart.
Told in a gripping dual POV, The Bridge Kingdom is a breathtaking fantasy romance where every stolen glance carries the weight of betrayal and every act of unexpected tenderness feels like treason. Lara is sharp, ruthless, and devastatingly capable. Aren is guarded, fierce, and far more compelling than any enemy has a right to be. As their reluctant alliance deepens into something neither of them planned, Lara faces an impossible choice: complete the mission she was born for or protect the man she was never supposed to want.
Perfect for fans of slow-burn fantasy romance packed with political intrigue, morally complex characters, and the kind of tension that makes you read past midnight, this is the marriage-of-convenience story that will ruin you for other books.