Ember by Naima Simone

Release Date: July 14, 2026 Ember, a modern-day Cinderella, must fight for her legacy against the prince who inherited it. But he wants more than just the family empire: he wants her. Welcome to the newest book in the Hunted Kingdom series. DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! He’ll burn it all to the ground to keep her. Her fire will consume his soul. Today, my father gifted me with the best present: he died. He left the House of Cross behind–my legacy. But my father left the multibillion drug empire to pure evil. My stepbrother, Asad Prince. He wasn’t counting on how this has finally given me freedom. As the last Cross, I’ll leave it all behind. And I will have the last laugh too: I will take the formula for the drug I created with me. But Asad wants more. More control over the House of Cross. More of me. He knows exactly how to get both: by threatening me to marry him. If I disagree, he’ll kill the few people I love. I won’t make it easy for him. And I will not fall into temptation. Because Asad might be my mortal enemy–but he’s also everything I want. EMBER is a dark mafia romance that explores themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book. Tropes: Enemies to lovers Arranged marriage Forced proximity Touch her/him and die Morally grey MMC/FMC Fairy tale reimagining