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The First Muse
A Romantasy Standalone
2023
First Published
3.96
Average Rating
354
Number of Pages

Lady Jain Areyas is too young to be a widow. But after the death of her husband, the sacred blood in her veins makes her a desirable match for the King of Sorrows. Jain must enter into an arranged marriage with the deranged King to ensure her own protection, despite the difference in their age and despite the secrets she hides. If Jain wants to survive, happiness must war against love. Read all the standalones from the First Collection in any order. Enter the world of this fantasy romance, filled with plot twists, drama, and action. Hearts will be broken and mended again. Age gap and arranged marriage included for extra fun! Meet Jain and Tohmas and follow them on their quest for love through heartache.

Avg Rating
3.96
Number of Ratings
315
5 STARS
40%
4 STARS
32%
3 STARS
17%
2 STARS
8%
1 STARS
4%
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Author

Teshelle Combs
Teshelle Combs
Author · 21 books

Teshelle Combs is the award-winning author of books like The Underglow and the First Collection. She's well known for her fantasy romance standalones like The First Dryad, The First Stone, The First Nymph, and The First Flame. (Read in any order, listed in order of writing). Tropes include enemies-to-lovers, forbidden love, arranged marriage, twists & turns, and more. Find TC @booksarebrightstars on TikTok.

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