A Tarnished Court of Copper
(2026)(The third book in the Of Metals and Curses series)
A novel by Renna Ashley
When roles are cast aside, heirs will fall…
He’s woven into my soul, the fabric of my destiny. Lovers or killers, mates or murderers, there’s one truth I can’t shake: everything I was before him is long gone.
An assassin for hire, Therane Ellerwood never turns down a job. She can’t afford to—not when her ailing mother depends on her repaying her debts.
In her line of work, she’s ended the lives of many—cruel fae overseers, local merchants’ nemeses, the spouses of one’s illicit lover—but never has she been tasked with a mark like this one. A noble fae lord beloved by all: Lord Myrdin Tarrantree, heir-apparent to the Copper Court, proving even the most well-liked among noble fae have enemies.
Charming and compassionate, Myrdin’s a mark unlike any she’s faced before. Her task is supposed to be simple: romance him, learn his habits, get close enough to make the killing blow. But when his lopsided grin breaks through her tough exterior, Therane questions her loyalties. As darkness rises in the kingdom, long-buried threats wake from slumber, and the closer Therane gets to Myrdin, the more she discovers the true enemy’s played them for fools all along.
But if Therane takes the fall for it, a tarnished court will destroy everything she has left.
A Tarnished Court of Copper is the third book in the Of Metals and Curses series, featuring grumpy/sunshine romance, one-sided fake dating, deadly fated mates, slow burn spice, and plot twists you’ll never see coming, perfect for readers that enjoy fantasy romance/romantasy. Each book in the series features one couple, a HEA, and an overarching plot that builds with each installment. Any cliffhangers pertain to the continuing plot, and not the couple’s love story. For the best experience, it is recommended that the series be read in order.
Genre: Fantasy
He’s woven into my soul, the fabric of my destiny. Lovers or killers, mates or murderers, there’s one truth I can’t shake: everything I was before him is long gone.
An assassin for hire, Therane Ellerwood never turns down a job. She can’t afford to—not when her ailing mother depends on her repaying her debts.
In her line of work, she’s ended the lives of many—cruel fae overseers, local merchants’ nemeses, the spouses of one’s illicit lover—but never has she been tasked with a mark like this one. A noble fae lord beloved by all: Lord Myrdin Tarrantree, heir-apparent to the Copper Court, proving even the most well-liked among noble fae have enemies.
Charming and compassionate, Myrdin’s a mark unlike any she’s faced before. Her task is supposed to be simple: romance him, learn his habits, get close enough to make the killing blow. But when his lopsided grin breaks through her tough exterior, Therane questions her loyalties. As darkness rises in the kingdom, long-buried threats wake from slumber, and the closer Therane gets to Myrdin, the more she discovers the true enemy’s played them for fools all along.
But if Therane takes the fall for it, a tarnished court will destroy everything she has left.
A Tarnished Court of Copper is the third book in the Of Metals and Curses series, featuring grumpy/sunshine romance, one-sided fake dating, deadly fated mates, slow burn spice, and plot twists you’ll never see coming, perfect for readers that enjoy fantasy romance/romantasy. Each book in the series features one couple, a HEA, and an overarching plot that builds with each installment. Any cliffhangers pertain to the continuing plot, and not the couple’s love story. For the best experience, it is recommended that the series be read in order.
Genre: Fantasy