Heat of the Everflame
The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem’s allegiance—or her death.
After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she’s falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves… even from each other.
The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to unravel, sending Diem and Luther on an unexpected journey across the realms. The answers may hold the key to winning the war, but finding them will require her to face painful truths about her mother, her bloodline, and her fate.
Meanwhile, the Crowns have set Diem in their sights. Some could be her greatest allies—while others want her dead. To end their oppressive reign, Diem must sort friend from foe and risk it all to build an army of her own.
But a powerful figure in the north has plans that could change everything...
Heat of the Everflame is the third book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.
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Penn Cole
Penn Cole is a name that has swiftly become synonymous with captivating, spellbinding fantasy romance. With her debut series, The Kindred’s Curse Saga, she has drawn readers into a world of magic, complex relationships, and unrelenting intrigue. Her books are an enchanting blend of fantasy and romance, where every twist and turn leaves readers eager for more.
Born and raised in the heart of Texas, Penn's path to becoming a bestselling author was anything but ordinary. From a young age, she filled countless notebooks with stories, each one more vivid and imaginative than the last. While pursuing her creative passions, she took detours—working as an attorney and running a small business—but it was always the call of storytelling that lingered in the background.
Kindred's Curse
In a world where power is inherited, magic is a curse, and every bond comes with a price, Kindred's Curse takes readers on a journey through mystery, conflict, and dark secrets. Diem Bellator, a young woman caught between her bloodline's legacy and the raw magic coursing through her veins, must navigate a world that is as dangerous as it is alluring. With a past shrouded in shadows and a future tied to forces she can barely understand, Diem's every choice leads her deeper into a web of betrayal, passion, and revelation.
Kindred's Curse consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

