When love and loyalty collide, there can only be one victor. Riveting and emotionally charged, escape into this romantic fantasy story of magic, intrigue, and a forbidden love that conquers the most dutiful of hearts.

Fiery warrior Oda and her family gave up everything to live in Clan Beran's isolated fortress. She has relentlessly fought her way up the warriors' ranks, gaining the trust and friendship of Thorne, the headstrong and handsome general.

Oda spends her days sparring in the arena, rooting out traitors, and protecting the clan. She keeps her deepening attraction to Thorne under lock and key, until a devastating tragedy forces their true feelings to the surface, igniting a desire neither can contain.

But trouble is brewing in the fortress, and the fearsome overlord is growing more tyrannical by the day. Only Thorne can save their people - but taking the throne requires an unthinkable, heart-wrenching sacrifice.

Will they have the courage to fight for their love, or will the greater good tear them apart forever? Ruse of Heirs is a prequel set three years before the events of Defender of Histories (The Witness Tree Chronicles, Book 1). "Great intrigue and action that will have you turning the pages as fast as you can to see what happens next!" ★★★★★"I absolutely loved this book.

There is tension, political intrigue, romance. Definitely one of my favorites.

"★★★★★Also available from Haley Walden: Defender of Histories (The Witness Tree Chronicles, Book 1)Keeper of Keys (The Witness Tree Chronicles, Book 2)Vow of Magic (The Witness Tree Chronicles, Book 3). .