Embark on a Journey of Magic & Love
Dani Loughary
introducing
Dani Loughary made her debut on the romantasy scene in February 2025 with her novel “Embers of Fate”. It is the first book in her Hearts of Valine series. The second book, “Flames of Change” is due in October 2025.
Ever since being pulled into the principal’s office in elementary school for writing stories instead of doing math, she has been obsessed with writing about love and magic.
Embers of Fate started as a story idea that wouldn’t go away in 2012. As a present to herself for turning 40, Dani vowed to see it through to completion and publish. Thus, the Hearts of Valine series was born.
She lives in Missouri with her husband, two teenagers, and far too many animals. When not writing or wrangling teens, you can find her using way too much social media, lost in a book, or using her overpowered gaming computer to play The Sims.
What if your fate lies hidden within the secrets of the past?
Gwen Thorncrest, heir to the throne of Tavia, has always known her fate. But as her father’s health fades, she’s thrust into a role she fears she may not be ready for. Amidst her grief, Gwen must navigate danger, betrayal, and political scheming as she claims the throne that is rightfully hers. To fulfill her destiny, she must journey across Tavia to the Misty Mountains, where she must conquer her doubts and safeguard an ancient secret she is blood sworn to protect.
Tyreal Blackbane, a commoner sworn to protect Gwen since childhood, harbors a secret of his own—a forbidden love for his future queen. As new threats emerge from those who view a woman’s ascension to the throne as a threat, Tyreal must confront his own destiny. His unwavering loyalty and hidden feelings put him on a collision course with his heart and duty.
Together, they must face an ever evolving and intertwining fate as she inherits a kingdom, and he inherits something he never expected. Can they protect the people of Tavia and each other—while concealing their deepest secrets?
Embers of Fate
Flames of Change
A queen bound by duty. A warrior promised by fate. A love that could burn the world down—or save it.
Magic, wild and unpredictable, has returned to the realm. As Gwen fights to hold her fractured kingdom together, a power-hungry prince stirs unrest, the Sisters of the Mist teeter on collapse, and the fragile peace her ancestor bled for feels ready to break. Can she forge unity from the chaos before everything she loves is lost? To succeed, Gwen must navigate dangerous alliances and confront truths she never wanted to face about her enemies, her allies, and herself.
At her side stands Tyreal, her fiercest protector, her betrothed, and the man who truly sees her. Their love, once forged in defiance, faces new scrutiny. Whispers rise in court. Can a warrior, born and raised amongst the commoners, truly stand beside a queen? And if their love becomes a liability, can Tyreal face being the reason Gwen loses it all?
With war on the horizon and a force rising that could remake the world, Gwen and Tyreal must decide not only what they're willing to fight for, but who they are willing to become... before everything they love turns to ash.
