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The Light Under the Shadow Wing

(2026)
(The first book in the Heirs of the Second Dawn series)
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SHE’S HIS WEAPON AND HIS WEAKNESS.

HE’S HER KING AND THE ONE TEMPTATION SHE CAN’T AFFORD.

‘If you love yearning, and I know you do, you need this book immediately.’—Chloe Neill,
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

Idallia knows exactly who she is: a phoenix-riding warrior in the Dragon King’s elite fighting squadron. She also knows how different she is from the other peoples of Ellonrift. She’s too fast, strong, and long-lived to be human. She doesn’t have fae magic, shifting powers, or a vampire’s thirst for blood. So where did she come from, and why is she the only one?

The more Idallia finds out about her mysterious origins, the further she seems from the truth—and the closer she gets to the fiercely protective Dragon King, who might be keeping secrets that could destroy them both.

Bale has spent centuries guarding a kingdom and the hidden treasure he’s been training and shielding for far longer than she knows. Idallia was supposed to be the ace up his sleeve and his triumph over his greatest enemy. Instead, she’s become the one person he can’t seem to let go of, even for his own good.

With the kingdoms of Ellonrift on the brink of war, now is the time to act, but thrusting her into the political game he’s played his whole life could cost him everything—his home, his crown, and his heart.

Secrets collide with a scorching hidden attraction as Idallia starts to uncover the truth, and Bale knows he must choose between desire and duty.

One can stop the devastation. One might let it all burn.

‘Romantasy readers will love the mix of secrets, secret longings, and dragon shifters in The Light Under the Shadow Wing.’—New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep

What Amazon reviewers are saying:
‘Pure Storytelling Magic’—Bbiggs ★★★★★
''One of the best books I’ve read all year!!!’—Leanna ★★★★★
‘Shifters. Vampires. Phoenixes. YES’—Tai ''★★★★
‘Sensational Read!!!!’—Annette ★★★★★
‘Rare Fantasy Standalone’—MCW ★★★★★

An addictive, high-stakes, slow-burn fantasy romance perfect for fans of Elise Kova’s Married to Magic, Carissa Broadbent’s Crowns of Nyaxia, Zoey Draven’s Brides of the Kylorr, and Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing.


Genre: Paranormal Romance

Praise for this book

"This action-packed romantasy is perfect for readers of Fourth Wing. Amanda Bouchet delivers dragon warriors, magical creatures, and tons of danger along with a slow-burn romance - and a dangerously hot Dragon King." - C N Crawford

"Romantasy readers will love the mix of secrets, secret longings, and dragon shifters in The Light Under the Shadow Wing." - Jennifer Estep

"Move over, dragons...there are phoenixes in play now! This slow-burn romance brings both heat and fire." - Jodi Picoult

"Dragon shifters, phoenixes, danger, romance, magic...this book is on fire! Enjoy the burn. I sure did." - Maria V Snyder


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