Praise for Jeffe Kennedy’s

The Fiery Crown

“Kennedy’s worldbuilding is attentive and luxurious in this middle volume of a trilogy … Readers looking for a well-balanced blend of romance and fantasy with a gradually building relationship and ever-increasing stakes should give the series a try.”

—Booklist

“Kennedy’s second in the ‘Forgotten Empires’ trilogy … does an excellent job of setting the stage for the conclusion.… Readers will be fascinated by the secrets revealed.”

—Library Journal

“A thrilling tale of two strong-willed souls discovering what is truly important to them.”

—Romance Junkies

The Orchid Throne

“An enchanting world awaits in The Orchid Throne … With detailed worldbuilding and an intriguing cast of characters—especially a warrior woman and an enigmatic and amusing wizard—this captivating story will have readers holding their breath.”

—BookPage

“I highly recommend this for lovers of fantasy romance who like intricate but not overly complicated worldbuilding, strong characters, and exciting action-packed scenes to go along with a sexy love story.”

—Harlequin Junkie (Top Pick)

“An immediately absorbing and original novel by an author with a distinctive and thoroughly reader-engaging narrative storytelling style, The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy will become an immediate and enduringly popular addition to community libraries’ Fantasy Fiction collections.”

—Midwest Book Review

“The Orchid Throne was a moving tale of choices, fate, and loss.… Beautifully written and such a moving love story.”

—The Nerd Daily

“The Orchid Throne is a captivating and sensual fantasy romance you won’t want to miss! High stakes. Remarkable worldbuilding. Unique and compelling characters. A slow-burn romance that’ll make you combust.”

—Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles

“Jeffe Kennedy’s The Orchid Throne is an epic tale of grand scope with its battles and political machinations, and, above all, its relentless pursuit of hope in the face of suffering. Con and Euthalia, united in their goal of destroying a usurper emperor, are a perfect match for each other. A beautifully told story of loss, endurance, and abiding devotion from a master of fantasy romance.”

—Grace Draven, USA Today bestselling author of Phoenix Unbound

“Captivating characters and lush descriptions transport readers to the perilous and passionate world of The Orchid Throne. Jeffe Kennedy weaves a potent tale of passion, prophecy, and political intrigue.”

—Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author

“In Jeffe Kennedy’s new book, The Orchid Throne, she offers fabulously intriguing worldbuilding that combines sophisticated decadence with a brutal fight for survival, and sprinkled with a delicious dose of the otherworldly that is sure to delight romantic fantasy readers.”

—Thea Harrison, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“The Orchid Throne captures from the first page and doesn’t let go as Jeffe Kennedy weaves a timeless tale of love and survival amidst a lush backdrop teeming with greed and deceit. You will fall for Lia and Con and root for them with every breath you take. This is a book that will linger in your thoughts for a very long time.”

—Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author