The war is over. But peace never lasts. Once an assassin forged in rebellion, Sylwen Vaelis fought to end an empire. Caelan Draeven, born to that same empire’s bloodstained throne, should have been her greatest enemy. Instead, in the fires of battle, they found something forbidden: each other. Now fugitives, Sylwen and Caelan live in the shadows of a world they helped reshape. Far from politics, far from bloodshed—they’ve built a fragile peace. But peace is never so simple. Whispers stir from the ruins of Blackreach. The Crimson Order, long thought destroyed, is rising again—stronger, smarter, and far more dangerous. The world is unraveling, kingdoms splintering, and both Aurion and Sylvaris teeter on the edge of collapse. As war looms once more, Sylwen and Caelan must decide: Will they stay hidden in the life they fought so hard to build? Or will they become legends again—at the cost of everything they’ve come to love? Legacy of Ash and Shadow is a sweeping fantasy romance full of deadly secrets, slow-burn passion, and the price of peace in a world built on war. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, post-war epics, and magic-meets-steampunk worlds with dark, character-driven stakes.