Once upon a time, a wondrous Kingdom flourished under the reign of its proud Fae king and his family. Though all was not as it seemed when poisonous schemes and utter betrayal lead to the downfall of an empire. Sixteen years have since passed, the lands now lay in ruin and crime prevails despite the will of The Council. Their mission becomes clear… produce an heir and unite the Kingdom to restore its former glory. And so becomes Heir Academy, the ultimate trial of strength and perseverance to forge the Kingdom’s savior. The strongest of all species converging on one place to claim a crown. My crown. I don’t care what I have to do or who I have to take down. The rightful heir walks among them, and I will do everything in my power to sit on my throne. The Kingdom of Ruin is book one in a planned four-book why choose romance series.

My plan was simple … return to Floodborn, enroll in the new academy, and earn the throne, all while returning the fae to our former glory and claiming my birthright. And yet nothing has been simple since the moment I arrived. Part of me should have known, and the other part blames the four men I can’t seem to escape. Raiden. Kryll. Brody. Cassian. Each more frustrating than the next, and all adding up to nothing but chaos and distraction, neither of which I can afford. Not when my past and present are colliding, my secrets exposed in the process. But they underestimate me, every single one of them. And I’m determined to prove them wrong. Because it’s a part of me, it’s in my blood. And that crown … is mine.

Fate plays funny games. It crowned me a princess, then ripped it away overnight. It gave me the determination to restore my family name, despite the hatred of my kind throughout the kingdom. It gave me the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s mine. But the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much I want to take the reins, it has its own plan for me. This journey has led me through trials and up against enemies I could have never foreseen. Despite all this lies a glimmer of hope in four men I never saw coming. Raiden. Kryll. Brody. Cassian. For better or worse, fate has brought us together and I can no longer fight it. The hunt for the crown has commenced. And only time will tell what fate has in store for me.

The path to greatness is paved with valuable lessons and this journey has proven that nothing is as it seems. Everyone at Heir Academy has a secret, friends and enemies alike, and it’s up to me to navigate them all and get us out alive. Raiden, Kryll, Brody, Cassian … I’m not sure I would have survived this long without them and it’s about time I stop ignoring my heart. The problem is, we walked right into their trap. But I’m not easy prey. I’m the rightful heir of Floodborn Kingdom and I’ll stop at nothing to prove I am worthy. Fortune may favor the bold, but fate favors the brave and I plan to gather every ounce I possess to win my crown.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, that’s what they say. Who knew my biggest enemy would share my blood. I’ve been dreaming of this moment my entire life. The day I reclaim my birthright, ascend the throne, and claim my crown. Yet the instant I am proclaimed Queen of Floodborn, chaos ensues. My aunt is fueled by revenge, her sights set on me and my kingdom. But with my fated mates by my side, I will stop at nothing to protect those I love and the citizens I have promised a better future. She has no idea what I’ve been through and I won’t let my people down without a fight. Underestimating me will be her biggest regret because a new court is in session… All hail the rightful Queen!