The First Rule Is Not to Fall in Love – A Dark Fantasy Romance of Assassins, Magic, and Forbidden Desire

She was sent to kill him. But destiny had other plans.

Kaela is an elite assassin forged by shadows and bound by an unbreakable law: The First Rule is Not to Fall in Love. Raised in silence, trained to eliminate threats without hesitation, she follows orders without question — until her latest mission leads her straight into the arms of the one man who knows the name she thought was lost to the past.

Lorian, a dethroned prince and wielder of forbidden magic, is not the prey Kaela expected. He’s dangerous, charming, and terrifyingly familiar. With secrets etched into his skin and eyes that see far too much, he doesn’t fight her — he waits for her.

And when their blades should clash, it’s their hearts that begin to burn.

Torn between duty and desire, memory and manipulation, Kaela must navigate a world of ancient ruins, secret orders, and a man who makes her question everything she’s ever believed. Because the greatest threat isn’t her mission — it’s what her heart dares to feel.

The First Rule Is Not to Fall in Love is a spellbinding dark fantasy romance filled with tension, slow-burn desire, political intrigue, and a heroine torn between loyalty and love. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone, Throne of Glass, and From Blood and Ash.