The Price of a Crown
Issa didn’t plan on candid photos of her exploits reaching her father. Now she must salvage her failing grades or return to court as the reluctant Heir to the
throne of Venatus.
With her reputation preceding her, and finding a tutor is impossible Issa strikes a deal with Emendare Rose in return for a favor.
Issa navigates prejudice, political expectations, and the perils of fame while stretching the limits of what she can achieve in half a semester. Together, she and Rose must challenge Venatus’s rigid social structures and embrace their unlikely alliance or lose this window of freedom and a foothold in the kingdom’s
political game.
The Price of a Crown, a prequel to the Secrets of Venatus Series, is an enemies-to-friends story set at a modern university. Fun banter and the power of friendship abound in this magical world with unexpected mythical creatures.
Book One Coming Fall 2025!
Issa might not covet the Dominee throne she stands to inherit, but that doesn't mean she wants to become a kidnapper.
Hale prefers the company of artwork to people, so when an unfortunate dance with the Heir to Venatus finds him accused of murder, he is unprepared for the fallout.
With both of their worlds crumbling, Issa and Hale must unravel the truth behind the Initiative’s plot—a governmental organization bent on subjugating its people—and discover why the world’s magic is changing.
Can they hold onto their freedom by convincing the Court and Ministero, who are watching their every move, that they’re in love without falling for real?
A Kiss for a Crown is a high-conflict fantasy romance layered with nuanced worldbuilding. Shocking family secrets, political intrigue, combined with a high-stakes engagement of convenience create a swoonworthy, slower-burn romance.
Mythical creatures and shadow dogs abound in this highly magical world.
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About the Author
Mackenzie is a fantasy romance author. She loves her romance with mystery, political intrigue and magic. When Mackenzie isn’t writing, she usually spends her time hiking on her favorite trails and photographing plants and insects. She lives in Utah with her husband, two sons, and their mischievous dog. To receive updates on Mackenzie's progress on her current writing projects or pictures of her most recent adventures, subscribe to her newsletter.