A noble, who was once a soldier. A king, who has gained control of his magic. Can they defeat the rebels plaguing their empire? Akoni returns from Sanctuary and finds his empire in disarray. Rebels no longer hide in the shadows. They attack more frequently, burning entire towns to the ground. One of their targets: the capital, Corunia, has been destroyed and everyone assumes Akoni died in the attack. With his nobles hiding in their estates, Akoni has little support and his messengers keep getting intercepted, leaving gaps in all communication lines. There is only one option. With Jeffrey at his side, Akoni travels the length of the empire to rally supporters and recruit soldiers, forming an army to put an end to the rebels once and for all. Can Akoni unify his people and his empire? Or will the rebels seize control and crown their own king? Ties of Empire is the third and final book in the Fantasy series Curse of the Crown. and u003e and u003e The Curse of the Crown series: - Ties of Destiny - Ties of Magic - Ties of Empire This book contains graphic content, including mild bdsm, and is intended for mature audiences.