Forged in Chaos by Abigail Glenn

For Tenah Delemor, loyalty is everything. She has dedicated her life to the art of honing magic, determined to cure her ex-assassin father of his sentient curse. When a shocking betrayal leads to her execution, fury guides her into the temple of a mysterious, alluring death king. He promises a second life and a chance to end her father’s spreading destruction, but at a steep price—the same curse that wreaked havoc upon her family. One that seeks to crown her the most dangerous enemy of all. Her only hope for salvation requires the courage to delve between worlds where she must confront the harrowing secrets of her past.

For Renton Murfell, a skilled hunter of dark magic, the success of his next contract means his younger brother walks free from the shackles of his wicked employer. Only, Tenah, a highly dangerous caster of sinister magic and his next prey, isn’t what he expects at all. Their chemistry rivals every belief drilled into him, threatening to ruin his profession and unleash bloodshed across the isles.

Forged in Chaos is the first book in a two-part dark fantasy romance series with enemies-to-lovers, monsters, and a deadly, comedic misfit crew. It is perfect for fans of A Serpent and the Wings of Night and Sarah J. Maas. (Note: this book contains adult material.)