Sacred Stones
3 primary works
Book 1
Captured by the king of darkness, she was forced to find the light within.
Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother's. Now she's been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King.
Arwen knows better than to face the ancient, wicked woods that surround the castle on her own, which means working with a fellow prisoner might be her only path to freedom. Unfortunately, he's as infuriating as he is cunning-and seems to take twisted pleasure in playing on Arwen's deepest fears.
But here in Onyx Kingdom, trust is a luxury she can't afford.
To make it out of enemy territory, she'll have to navigate back-stabbing royals, dark magic, and deadly beasts. But untold power lies inside Arwen, dormant and waiting for a spark. If she can harness it, she just might be able to escape with her life - and hopefully, her heart.
Readers love A Dawn of Onyx
'I finally get the hype!' 5-star reader review
'Romantasy lovers this one is for you' 5-star reader review
I couldn't put it down and finished it within one day! 5-stars reader review
'The end broke my heart and I'm devastated' 5-star reader review
Book 2
From Kate Golden, author of the instant bestseller and viral phenomenon A Dawn of Onyx, comes the next seductive, sweeping, action-packed installment in her addictive Sacred Stones trilogy.
A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love.
Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage toward the man who betrayed her: King Kane Ravenwood.
Kane's presence is unavoidable as he travels with Arwen and her friends to seek the Blade of the Sun, a legendary weapon inextricably tied to her fate and the future of the realm. Even an uneasy truce proves difficult as Arwen fights against her unresolved feelings for Kane, who is willing to become darkness itself to protect her.
As Arwen faces creatures, foes, and magic beyond her wildest imaginings, she must discover the secrets of her past to defeat the monstrous Fae king Lazarus. But finding the light within might mean the death of her and everyone she loves.
'If I could give more stars, I absolutely would . . . fast paced, angsty, raw, and funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This has been my favourite series I've ever read right next to ACOTAR' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The characters come to life in a way that is truly unparalleled' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Great, fun and addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Kane is one of my favourite book boyfriends' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'In utter love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'🤯 this book was SO good!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Love love LOVE this book!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 3
Two kingdoms. One prophecy. One king. One chance to save everything.
Arwen Valondale began life as no one, as nothing. But now she's risen to unimaginable heights, done astonishing deeds, and fallen in love . . . with her arch-nemesis, the compelling Kane Ravenwood. Kane stands for everything Arwen hates: confusion, uncertainty, darkness and fear. And yet, she can't seem to leave him behind - she's journeyed to the highest peaks, the most distant lands, even the depths of the seas, and Kane has always been there with her.
At first, Arwen believed Kane was the reason her kingdom had fallen to war; now she knows it's the Fae King Lazarus, and that she's prophesised to defeat him. Only by working with Kane will she be able to defeat Lazarus, once and for all, and save herself, her kingdom . . . and maybe her heart.
The sweeping conclusion to the Sacred Stones trilogy, a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for Best Romantasy of 2023!
'A fantastic end to a fantastic trilogy . . . Beautifully written, immersive and hooked from start to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Pure escapism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Has everything you could ever want! ♥️ Passion, slow burn, intense battles, mythical creatures, witty characters, sizzling romance, creepy queens, banter and everything in between' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Made me laugh, cry, & it's so bittersweet to see this amazing trilogy come to an end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely love this series. The character development between Arwen and Kane is so well done'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I got what I wanted from this book: it ripped my heart out, put it back together . . . and then did it all over again'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I cried, I laughed, I swooned, and I cried some more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I wish I could read the entire series again for the first time!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐