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by Cara Blaine (Author)
Step into a romantasy of dream magic and forbidden love, where obsession, power, and desire refuse to play by the rules.
In a kingdom ruled by dreams, the truth is the most dangerous thing of all.
In the kingdom of Revas, dreams are sacred. Blessed by the god of dreams and nightmares, the king is meant to use his magic for the good of his people. But no one sees what he truly does with it.
Verana, broken by loss and desperate for purpose, must choose between work or marriage. A position at the castle pulls her into a world of wealth, power, and dangerous attention. Prince Milos is charming, relentless, and far too interested in her. As whispers of a forbidden prophecy spread, his interest deepens.
Then there's the stable hand. Rebellious, watchful, and impossible to ignore. He offers Verana something the court never will: freedom. But choosing between them is not simple, and in Revas, nothing comes without a cost.
As tensions rise, Queen Anela fights a quieter war. She protects a forbidden love while outmanoeuvring a cruel husband and his watchful advisor, all while deciphering messages that suggest the game has already turned against her.
Dreams lie. Hearts betray. And the truth will set a kingdom free, but not without a price.
Deception of Dreams is Book 1 in the Stories of the Seven series. Perfect for readers who love spicy romantasy, forbidden love, and slow-burn tension, with the high-stakes intrigue of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, and SenLinYu.
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Praise for the Stories of Seven series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rich world building, full-bodied characters, and page-turning intrigue.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A slow-burn romantic fantasy... not to be missed.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Complex interpersonal dynamics with nail-biting stakes.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jaw-dropping twists that keep you hooked.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once you're in this world, you won't want to leave.
Author Biography
Cara is a native desert dweller in southern Arizona, where she lives with her husband, two children, and their dog. Her biggest dream as a little girl was to be a writer. She has a degree in psychology and creative writing. An award winning poet, her debut novel published in 2022.
A "joyful girl" at her core, she finds inspiration in music, desert skies, and the bittersweet magic of everyday life. Her books blend witchy fantasy stories with themes of healing, identity, and chosen family. When she's not writing or reading, you'll find her listening to various genres of music, soaking in nature, or savoring moments with her kids -- always creating, always feeling, always telling stories that matter. Her favorite coffee is a decaf brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso, despite the obnoxiously long name.
"I do it for the joy it brings / because I am a joyful girl. / And the world owes me nothing / but we owe each other the world." Joyful Girl by Ani DiFranco
