Blade and Throne

When master assassin Nyla al-Khatib accepts a contract to kill Prince Tariq al-Sayed she expects another clean execution in the desert kingdom of Amara. What she doesn't expect is to find herself captivated by her target's unexpected compassion and idealism. But as her blade hesitates for the first time a deadly conspiracy unfolds that will frame the prince for treason and cast them both as fugitives. Now with the ruthless Prince Khalid hunting them across the unforgiving desert Nyla must choose between her deadly code and her heart. In a world where love is the most dangerous weapon of all two souls from opposite sides of an ancient rivalry will ignite a passion fierce enough to topple kingdoms—if they can survive long enough to claim it. A tale of forbidden love deadly betrayal and searing desire.