Previously published as Celestl by HR Moore. Two epic romances. Two deadly worlds. A web of terrible secrets.A princess, cornered ... Maria must marry Elex, the Black Prince of Oshe, despite his reputation for brutality and even though she’ll lose the few small freedoms she’s carved out for herself. Elex cares only to end 300 years of war, and if that means marrying the unknown First Daughter of an enemy land, so be it. To their surprise, Maria and Elex discover desire instead of dry duty. With him, Maria can have the life of equality she's always longed for; with her, Elex has the kind of partner he never thought he’d find. Until their promise of happiness is shattered when Elex’s brother steals Maria for himself. A servant, caged ... Ava has one endure the brutal life of a tavern wench while dreaming of a rescue she knows will never come. But then she meets a handsome, wealthy, and ruthless assassin―and possibly her salvation. Kush, however, is also struggling to survive, caged by magic and rules imposed by his lethal father, a man whose approval he desperately needs. Kush and Ava find solace in each other’s arms, but when Ava’s in trouble and she turns to Kush for help, she discovers he's not a safe haven. Instead, he poses the greatest threat she's ever faced. The fate of worlds hangs on fragile secrets ... Packed with action and political intrigue, this spicy fantasy romance sweeps through multiple fantasy worlds, following two women who couldn’t be more different. They must save themselves and the ones they love … before their families’ secrets destroy them all. Bride of Stars and Sacrifice is the first book of the Cruel Goddess series, a dual story adult fantasy romance featuring morally grey main characters and strong-willed heroines. It's perfect for readers of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout and Penn Cole.