A dangerous deal binds a young jeweller’s apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart.

The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride – but also a life forever trapped in the games of court.

That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira’s worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she’s found freedom in being invisible. So, despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.

But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire’s grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter – even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman…

Reviews

A stunning journey with unique magic, irresistible love interests, and a poignant struggle. Readers will devour this adventure with its fairytale energy and lush world

Lexi Ryan, No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author of These Hollow Vows

A story as multifaceted and compelling as any necklace its clever jewelsmith crafts, Embrace the Serpent will keep the reader eagerly chasing after Saphira and her Serpent King until the last page

Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter

A seductive, jewel-studded escape into a world of deception, power, and romance

Dinesh Thiru, author of Into the Sunken City

An enchanting tale that must not be missed. Beautifully written, with luscious prose, a sweeping love story, and adventure at every turn

Angela Montoya, author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst

An exquisite jewel of a book

Ava Reid, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

Sunya Mara

Sunya Mara grew up in six different cities across five different states in the USA and now calls Los Angeles home. She studied film and business at the University of Southern California and went on to write and illustrate at Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios. When not telling stories, she spends her time haunting old movie theatres and staring at museum walls.