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With Orianna defeated, Esme takes her rightful place on the throne. But unraveling dark secrets and ancient deceptions may be the only way to save her kingdom. As Esme navigates the expectations of her new role amid scheming court members, the land beyond the city walls is dying. Barrenness spreads; rivers run dry. With no high-priestesses left to summon raw magic from the source, Esme must uncover the origins of the Order and all its secrets. Ancient texts and hidden memories reveal long-concealed truths about the nature of magic and threaten to crumble the faith of an entire kingdom. So when members from a secret sect claim to possess the gods-blessed gifts of the late priestesses, Esme must decide if they can be trusted. Do they know the dark history of the Order? Will their fledgling magic be enough to restore the land?Desperate for answers, Esme finds that certain knowledge comes at great cost, and that inconvenient desires of the heart can only be denied for so long. Will she make the necessary sacrifices to save her kingdom...to save herself from heartache?--Wild Heart of the Crown is the second book in the Wild Heart fantasy series. With court intrigue, Celtic lore, mystery, adventure, and romance, Wild Heart of the Crown is perfect for fans of Samantha Shannon, Naomi Novik, Shannon A. Chakraborty, Victoria Aveyard, and Sarah J. Maas.

When her magic brings assassins to her door, the mysterious metalsmith might be her only escape.Secreted away nine years ago, Ffion Ainsley now leads a quiet life, hidden away in the mortal realm. Until her dormant magic begins to manifest.When a charming and persistent shop owner tempts her from her solitude on the very day a hunter drags a dead wolf into town, Ffion's magic erupts. With a brush of her fingers, the wolf awakens amid a crowd of villagers. Drawing the attention of assassins, Ffion narrowly escapes with a mysterious man who knows her true identity. Together they flee, returning to the Fae kingdom of Tremaene across the sea.But her home isn't as she remembers. The once lush land is barren. An army of rebels resides in a mountain stronghold. And a young high-priestess wields the crown. But things are far worse than they appear, and the truth will force Ffion to confront the past she's long hidden from.Will her untamed magic protect her? Does she have the courage to claim what's rightfully hers? And will it be enough to save those she left behind nine years ago?____Wild Heart of the Storm is the first book in the Wild Heart fantasy series, though it can be read on its own. Perfect for fans of Samantha Shannon, Naomi Novik, Shannon A. Chakraborty, Victoria Aveyard, and Sarah J. Maas.