A Kiss of Crimson Ash by Anuja Varghese *PREORDER* (Book 1)

Paperback, Releasing 05/26/2026

Inspired by medieval India’s most epic love stories, this debut Romantasy blends rich storytelling, lush worldbuilding, and spice of every variety. Perfect for fans of Nisha J. Tuli and Tasha Suri. 

Nandapore is a city of secrets and spellcasters where seduction reigns and a power-hungry king is never satisfied, plotting to unleash a weapon that has only lived in myth … until now. 

To stop him, an ancient goddess seeks out a newly crowned queen, a heartsick prince, a common thief, and a courtesan with magic in her blood. Together, they chart a course through brothels, temples, taverns, and palaces, setting a trap for the empire’s most powerful men. 

Linked by desire, destiny, and a dangerous foe, they each must decide ... What will they risk for a weapon worth dying for, and a love worth staying alive?

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