and "In the shadow of the throne, desire knows no bounds. and "From the moment I united the rebels with Theron's formidable warriors, our combined forces have been on a collision course with destiny, all roads leading to Athain. But with every step towards confronting Theron's formidable mother, Empress Nyana, it feels like the universe is testing our love.While many in our makeshift army may disapprove of our union, nothing can quell the burning passion between Theron and me. But the challenges we face aren't just from foes. The treacherous desert hides creatures of legend, shadows of our past, and even another elven warrior who, with her own aspirations for the throne, stands between us and our dream of a free world.Can our love survive the myriad forces working to pull us apart? Or will the empire's weight prove too much, threatening to tear us apart forever?Content To Forge a Hollow Crown is a dark and steamy read recommended for readers 18+ due to explicit language, violence, and sexual situations. To Forge a Hollow Crown is the final installment in the Sands of Maeoris series.