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Stars May Burn, Book 1
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Tim Campbell
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Stina Nielsen
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By:
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Alice Ivinya
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Some stars shine. Others cause the world to burn.
With Lady Sophie's husband still warm in his grave, and her reputation stained from being unable to produce an heir, the last thing she expects is her father to arrange a rushed wedding. The groom is none other than General Kasten, the illegitimate son of the King.
The same man who is feared and hated by the entire realm.
Still, she has been trained to be a dutiful wife and accepts her role without complaint. Yet how can she hope to be the spouse she is expected to be when the General is frequently absent and seems to be hiding dark secrets that cause her curiosity to burn?
Kasten's luck is running out. With the King and his court eager to see him dead, he knows he must marry or risk his lands falling into the wrong hands. His plan seemed a simple one: marry the woman he has always secretly admired but keep his distance to avoid forming an attachment. After all, he will likely be dead within the year. No need to cause her unnecessary anguish.
It doesn't take long for Kasten to realize he's misjudged the beautiful widow. Sophie misses nothing and is learning dangerous truths that could get them both killed. Kasten has always been willing to lay down his life in the name of peace but he will not allow them to harm her.
To keep his bride safe, he would burn the kingdom to the ground.
A heart-pounding dark fantasy world with clean slow-burn romance, perfect for fans of The Starlit Prince, Mistborn, Defy the Night, and Alchemy of Souls. Please note that this book ends on a cliffhanger.
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- Lesly_Espejo
- 03-26-25
heartfelt and captivating
This book has truly moved me in ways I didn’t expect. First, I have to say that the person narrating it has an absolutely amazing voice—it keeps me completely engaged and wanting to listen.
I don’t know if this book was intended to resonate this way, but for anyone who has been in an abusive relationship and then finally finds someone who treats them with kindness and respect, it can be both shocking and overwhelming. The way this story unfolds feels so real to me. The main character has spent much of her life being undervalued, treated as if she had no self-worth, and now, with her new husband, she is cherished in a way she never imagined. It’s as if, to him, there’s no one in the world more important than her.
This book has genuinely brought me to tears. And that ending—what a cliffhanger! I absolutely cannot wait for the second book to be available on Audible!
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- N. W.
- 03-28-25
Fabulous
Alice Ivinia’s Stars May Burn is fabulous. The narration is well done. I’m downloading the next book now.
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- kristin braswell
- 03-21-25
Stars May Burn - Come to Life!
This rendition of Stars May Burn is beautiful! I am so delighted. Please purchase!
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- Alyssa Gover
- 03-24-25
not worth it just BLAND
story and world building building is horrible seems YA wish I would have DNFd
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