In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman determined to save her family joins forces with an unlikely partner, in this steamy romantasy by USA Today bestselling author Ruby Dixon.
As a Holder’s daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it’s a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away. Now that her family is in danger of losing their hold—and their heads—if anyone finds out the truth, Aspeth decides to do something about it. She’ll join the Royal Artifactual Guild and the adventurers who explore ancient underground ruins to retrieve the coveted arcane items.
It’s a great plan—with one big problem. The guild won’t let her train because she’s a woman. Aspeth needs a chaperone of some kind. The best way to get around this problem? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Who better than a surly guild member who requires a favor of his own? He’s a minotaur (it’s fine) who is her teacher (also fine) . . . and he’s about to go into rut (which is where it gets tricky). He also has no idea she’s a noble (oops), and he’ll want nothing to do with her if he discovers her real identity.
Now Aspeth just has to pass the guild tests, thwart a fortune hunter, and save her hold—oh, and survive a rut with her monstrous, horned husband, whom she might be falling in love with.
It’s time to dig deep. Literally.
The series
The Royal Artifactual Guild series invites readers into a world where the past refuses to stay buried. Artifacts are not merely relics, they hold power, secrets, and the potential to alter the course of kingdoms. At the heart of this intrigue stands the Guild itself, a society bound by duty to uncover, protect, and sometimes exploit the magic threaded through history’s remains.
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Each book blends fantasy adventure with sharp character-driven storytelling. The explorers, scholars, and rogues of the Guild are not simply collectors of forgotten treasures, they are guardians caught between political schemes, dangerous discoveries, and temptations that blur the line between ambition and ruin. Through their eyes, ancient mysteries unfold in ways that feel both intimate and epic, drawing readers into quests that carry real stakes for both heart and realm.
What sets the series apart is its balance of richly detailed world-building and fast-paced narrative. The settings breathe with authenticity, from shadowed ruins to glittering courts, and the relationships at the core of the story bring warmth and tension to every high-stakes discovery. With each artifact uncovered, new truths surface—about the world, about loyalty, and about the costs of chasing power.
The Royal Artifactual Guild is a series for readers who enjoy stories of hidden magic, complex alliances, and adventures where every choice carries weight. It is as much about the bonds between characters as it is about the treasures they pursue, making it a tale that lingers well beyond the final page.
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