Deception of Dreams: A Romantasy of Power, Prophecy, and Forbidden Desire (Stories of the Seven, 1) by Cara Blaine

Step into a romantasy of dream magic and forbidden love, where obsession, power, and desire refuse to play by the rules. In a kingdom ruled by dreams, the truth is the most dangerous thing of all. In the kingdom of Revas, dreams are sacred. Blessed by the god of dreams and nightmares, the king is meant to use his magic for the good of his people. But no one sees what he truly does with it. Verana, broken by loss and desperate for purpose, must choose between work or marriage. A position at the castle pulls her into a world of wealth, power, and dangerous attention. Prince Milos is charming, relentless, and far too interested in her. As whispers of a forbidden prophecy spread, his interest deepens. Then there’s the stable hand. Rebellious, watchful, and impossible to ignore. He offers Verana something the court never will: freedom. But choosing between them is not simple, and in Revas, nothing comes without a cost. As tensions rise, Queen Anela fights a quieter war. She protects a forbidden love while outmanoeuvring a cruel husband and his watchful advisor, all while deciphering messages that suggest the game has already turned against her. Read more