Ashes of Storm and Desire" by Lucas Merrick is a sweeping epic fantasy that ignites with forbidden love, betrayal, and a battle for a kingdom's soul. Seren Solvane, marked as an outcast by a cursed Blood Ceremony, discovers her dangerous connection to ancient magic and bonds with a dragon no one could tame. As she rises from exile to challenge a ruthless Queen, Seren navigates treacherous courts, dark pacts, and a heart torn by Kael, a knight whose loyalty wavers between love and duty. With war looming and magic awakening, Seren must choose between vengeance and redemption to forge a new future from the ashes of a broken realm. Perfect for fans of intricate world-building and emotionally charged fantasy romance.