To claim her crown, she must face the woman who raised her—and trust the man who might be her ruin.
On the day of her Ascension, Princess Eradena must claim her birthright by defeating the one woman who stands in her way—her own mother. But the crown isn’t the only thing at stake. As ancient powers awaken and secrets claw their way to the surface, Eradena finds herself tangled in a web of betrayal, bloodlines, and forbidden desire.
Malachi, the future Lord of the Second Guard, returns from battle a changed man—harder, darker… dangerous. Once her first kiss, now her fiercest protector, he hides a vow made to a dead woman: keep Eradena alive, no matter the cost. But the truths he carries could either save her or shatter her completely.
Their chemistry burns hotter than ever, but so do the lies between them. As enemies close in and the line between love and loyalty blurs, Eradena must decide who she can trust—and whether surrendering to Malachi’s touch is worth risking everything, including her soul.
Some secrets bind. Others destroy. And some? Some are worth dying for.
Sworn to protect her. Destined to break her.
The Cord Between Two Queens is the first book in the “Cord Between Series” in X-Wielder Ream. It features enemies to lovers, a morally grey hero, and a memorable slow burn romance. Perfect for fans of Spark of the Everflame and Veiled Kingdom.
Please note: The spiciness will increase for each book in the series.
I write in three voices.
Two men—
one sworn to protect,
one born to ruin—
and the woman caught between them.
She’s morally grey, beautifully unhinged,
every good man’s downfall
and the reason he’d still destroy the realm.
I push you over the edge where hero and villain eras blur and bend.
And where friends bed enemies and make them bend.
Expect blurred lines,
timed battles,
and secrets soaked in blood and desire till the bitter end.
“What stands out about The Cord Between Two Queens is how perfect it is for the court intrigue, the spiritual undercurrents, the secrets buried under loyalty, and the heat between two people who should not want each other but do.” -Anne
“It captivates readers with both heart stoping romance and pulse pounding adventure. Fans of lush, morally complex fantasy worlds will find themselves completely immersed in Eradena and Malachi’s story.” - Sabrina
“I can say with full honesty that RoBé MacLean created a romantic fantasy that does not just entertain but pulls readers straight into a kingdom built on desire, loyalty, and impossible choices. Her writing carries the kind of emotional tension that stays with a reader long after the last page.” _ Khadijah
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This marks an exciting achievement for the series and affirms its place among standout voices in romantasy.
