A Kiss of Crimson Ash
(2026)(The first book in the Games of Goddness series)
A novel by Anuja Varghese
Inspired by medieval India's most epic love stories, this debut romantasy blends rich storytelling, lush worldbuilding and spice of every variety.
Nandapore is a city of secrets and spellcasters where seduction reigns and a power-hungry king is never satisfied. To stop him, an ancient goddess seeks out a newly crowned queen, a heartsick prince, a common thief, and a courtesan with magic in her blood.
Together, they chart a course through brothels, temples, taverns, and palaces, setting a trap for the empire's most powerful men. Linked by desire, destiny, and a dangerous foe, they each must decide what they are willing to risk for a weapon worth dying for, and a love worth living for?
'A Kiss of Crimson Ash is the ultimate thrilling, clever, and swoony romantasy, following the epic journey of characters who feel as real as the rich and vibrant world that they move through. Every page left me highly entertained and very much impressed. Anuja Varghese is an incredible storyteller with a knack for punching you right in the heart'
Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
'A seductive and magical romantasy from a wonderful new voice - a truly vibrant epic and erotic read'
Tasha Suri, bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea
'A Kiss of Crimson Ash lures you close with a story as sleek and dangerous as a serpent's coils, then intoxicates you with vibrant characters and sensual beauty. A smouldering debut!'
Lyra Selene, author of A Feather so Black
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Nandapore is a city of secrets and spellcasters where seduction reigns and a power-hungry king is never satisfied. To stop him, an ancient goddess seeks out a newly crowned queen, a heartsick prince, a common thief, and a courtesan with magic in her blood.
Together, they chart a course through brothels, temples, taverns, and palaces, setting a trap for the empire's most powerful men. Linked by desire, destiny, and a dangerous foe, they each must decide what they are willing to risk for a weapon worth dying for, and a love worth living for?
'A Kiss of Crimson Ash is the ultimate thrilling, clever, and swoony romantasy, following the epic journey of characters who feel as real as the rich and vibrant world that they move through. Every page left me highly entertained and very much impressed. Anuja Varghese is an incredible storyteller with a knack for punching you right in the heart'
Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
'A seductive and magical romantasy from a wonderful new voice - a truly vibrant epic and erotic read'
Tasha Suri, bestselling author of The Isle in the Silver Sea
'A Kiss of Crimson Ash lures you close with a story as sleek and dangerous as a serpent's coils, then intoxicates you with vibrant characters and sensual beauty. A smouldering debut!'
Lyra Selene, author of A Feather so Black
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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