Book Title: HEIR OF STARDUST AND SECRETS, Mythic Spark Book #1
Character Name: Nyleeria
How would you describe your family or your childhood?
Ummm…can we move onto the next question please?
What’s your greatest talent?
Throwing daggers, hands down. And maybe my wit.
Significant other?
That’s complicated, to say the least.
Biggest challenge in relationships?
Well, one got betrothed to someone else, and the other is a King—so like I said, it’s complicated.
Where are you from?
A planet named Lumnara in a tiny village called Leighmullen.
Do you have any enemies?
If you’d asked me a couple of months ago, I would’ve said no. But now, there are more than I can count. The truth is, I’m not sure who I can trust anymore.
Greatest surprise in your life?
I’d say finding out an ancient Spark of unimaginable power has laid dormant within me since I was born. Or maybe learning that stories of fae and magic aren’t myths at all. Or possibly the fact that a spell cast centuries ago veiled those truths, including the fact that there was a great war between the humans and fae that’s about to repeat itself. I’m sure there are more, but that’s just off the top of my head.
Greatest source of joy?
Being in the woods, with nature. Or throwing daggers. Both are elixirs for my soul.
What do you do to entertain yourself or have fun?
Fun? You’re kidding right? I’m just trying to survive!
What keeps you awake at night?
The nightmares of seeing my parents’ vacant eyes staring back at me, at least that’s what throws me from sleep the most. What stops me from finding it is that somehow humankind’s survival rests on my shoulders. Stars, how did I go from just being a simple human girl to this?
What is the most pressing problem you have at the moment?
That no matter what we try, I can’t seem to wrangle the infinite power within me, and the personal cost at trying has proven…devastating.
Is there something that you need or want that you don’t have?
Peace. To turn back time. To return to being Nyleeria nobody from nowhere. For my days to go back to when I met Eithan in the woods to train and throw daggers. To when my biggest problem was my family’s unveiled disdain for my existence. Stars, at least then I’d know the rules to the game. Now, it’s just utter chaos.
Why don’t you have it? What is in the way?
Why? Because by some twisted joke of the fates, I was born with the Spark—and while I’d do anything to change that fact, my life is no longer my own.
Mythic Spark #1
A Dark Fantasy Romance
In the shadow of war, love may be her greatest enemy...
Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smoldered between humans and fae for centuries.
King Thaddeus, a human ruler hardened by the endless war against the fae, seeks to protect his kingdom at any cost. When he discovers Nyleeria’s dormant magic, he knows it could be the key to his people's survival. But the closer Nyleeria gets to the King, the more she realizes that her greatest danger may not be the Spark or the fae—but the feelings he stirs within her.
As the veil between realms grows thinner, Nyleeria must navigate a path filled with peril, where trust is a luxury and love could be the most dangerous weapon of all. Torn between duty and desire, she must decide what they are willing to sacrifice—for her people, for him, and for a future that hangs in the balance.
Don't miss this captivating adult Fantasy Romance by debut author CC Hartly. With its intricate magic systems, believable characters, and richly developed world-building, it's sure to delight romantasy and epic fantasy readers everywhere!
Filled with action, adventure, heart-stopping romance, and just the right amount of spice, Mythic Spark is perfect for fans of Briar Boleyn, Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer Armentrout, and Rebecca Yarros.
Young Adult | Romance Fantasy [Aethon Books, On Sale: November 12, 2024, Hardcover / e-Book, ISBN: 9781949890983 / ]
CC Hartly emerges as a fresh voice in the world of adult romantic fantasy with her debut novel, Heir of Stardust and Secrets, the first book in the highly anticipated Mythic Spark series. With a background in marketing and two degrees in the field, Hartly's transition to publishing is marked by a passion for fantasy and her own imaginative character-driven world rich with magic, love, and lore.
Her Canadian roots in the Rockies sparked a love for the wilderness that shines through when she recklessly jumps in puddles, revels in thunderstorms, and doesn’t hesitate before taking a dip in glacial waters. When not crafting her next novel, she's adventuring outdoors or delving into anything fantasy, always with her trusty four-legged companion, Finnigan, by her side.
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