Ember Eternal - (Souls Burn Brightest) by Chloe Neill (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A new romantasy, following a thief whose dramatic encounter with an assassin and a crown bodyguard (who happens to be a royal in disguise) launches her into a world of swirling palace intrigue, from New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill. Fox is a thief with morals-she steals from those who can afford it and only a little at that. She has no choice. Fox and her closest companion are indentured servants to a wealthy noble in the stronghold. Unable to pay off their familial debts with the work they're given, they steal in the hopes of one day being free-truly free. While searching for an easy mark in town, Fox helps a royal bodyguard fend off a would-be assassin's attack on a prince's life. But what started off as protecting the prince out of good conscience has now unwittingly embroiled this thief in a vast world of politics, high stakes, and romance. And though Fox longs to be rid of her debts, she must decide if love is its own kind of cage"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A new romantasy, following a thief whose dramatic encounter with an assassin and a crown bodyguard (who has dangerous secrets to keep) launches her into a world of swirling palace intrigue, from New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill.

Fox is a thief with morals--she steals from those who can afford it and takes only a little at that. But she has no choice. Fox and her closest companion are indentured servants to an unscrupulous wealthy woman in the stronghold. Unable to pay off their debts with the work they're given, they steal in the hopes of one day being free--truly free.

While searching for an easy mark, Fox identifies a would-be assassin with her rare magical ability, and then helps a royal bodyguard fend off his vicious attack on the prince. Soon that good deed embroils her in a vast and shimmering world of imperial politics, long-lost magic, and improbable romance. But Fox longs for freedom, and must decide if love is its own kind of cage.

Review Quotes

"Page-turning action, deadly politics, and slow burn romance will steal readers' breath in Ember Eternal." - Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Lovely

"Excitement, mystery, and delicious romantic tension abound in Chloe Neill's richly woven tale of old magic and new danger colliding in the heart of this epic fantasy world." - Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of the Kingmaker Chronicles

"Neill has already perfected the art of compelling storytelling through her urban fantasy "Chicagoland Vampires" series, and with top-notch character development and worldbuilding, she successfully steps into the romantasy genre as she launches this first book in the "Souls Burn Brightest" series." - Library Journal (starred review)

"Ember Eternal burns bright with action, adventure, magic, and romance." - Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series

"In Ember Eternal, Chloe Neill weaves a vibrant tapestry from the very first page, threaded with lush description, sharp dialogue, and a heroine as clever as her namesake. Prepare to be utterly immersed in the darkly compelling world of Carethia. I can't wait to see what comes next for Fox and her friends." - Julie Johnson, #1 Sunday Times (UK) bestselling author of The Wind Weaver

About the Author

Chloe Neill is The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Captain Kit Brightling, Heirs of Chicagoland, Chicagoland Vampires, Devil's Isle, and Dark Elite novels. She was born and raised in the South but now makes her home in the Midwest, where she lives with her gamer husband and their dog, Henry. Chloe is a voracious reader and obsessive Maker of Things; the crafting rotation currently involves baking, quilting, and needlepoint. She believes she is very witty; her husband has been known to disagree.