Release date: November 17, 2026

Never send a man to do a woman's job. Mulan meets Gladiator in this explosive why-choose romantasy!

This beautiful trade paperback edition features a deluxe cover with silver foil on the front and a full-color interior illustration.

When I fled from the rotting kingdom of Mador, there was only one thought on my mind - survive.

For too long the king, my brother, has kept me underneath his iron rule, his abuse, and after years as his captive I've finally escaped. . . barely.

But the outside world may be no better. . .

The world's provinces are colliding in the Imperial Trials - offering men a chance to compete for their mate. . . and the crown.

If there's any hope for a new life, I'll have no choice but to hide right in the middle of it.

My greatest threats? Four ruthless heirs, each with a hidden agenda of their own. Not that it matters.

I'll enjoy being their ruin.

May the most cunning and ruthless candidate win - or die trying.