A Novel Paperback Series: The Merciless Realms FICTION/Fantasy / Romance From debut author Cortney L. Winn, a pacy and addictive enemies-to-lovers romance following the reluctant heir to a fantasy kingdom, and the seductive spirit sent to claim her soul. “I’ve seen monsters, Nizzara, and you are not one of them. A little beast maybe, but not a monster.” Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she’s determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara’s father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched