Masked

In a kingdom shadowed by murder and secrets, survival is anything but simple.When Audra Dione discovers her closest friend brutally murdered, she's pulled into a web of deception that stretches from the palace to the darkest alleys of Althenia. Haunted by secrets from her past and bound by a betrothal she never wanted, Audra must navigate court politics, masked strangers, and a dangerous truth that could cost her everything.As suspicion falls on those closest to her, and whispers of a killer in disguise spread, Audra begins to question who she can trust, including Kolbe Byron, the heir to her stepfather's estate.When a mysterious masked man begins to appear in the shadows, holding secrets of his own, Audra finds herself caught between duty, desire, and a deadly political game that may cost her life.Set in a richly imagined world of royal intrigue, forbidden romance, and chilling murders, Masked is a genre-blending world where loyalty is currency and secrets are weapons. Nothing is what it seems, and everyone wears a mask. Perfect for fans of romantic suspense with court drama, slow-burn danger, and a heroine who refuses to be controlled.