Hidden Hearts: Book Two - YA Romantasy Series | Forbidden Love (Hunted Hearts) by Veronica Danner

Fate’s hand. Love’s choice. Her dark ability could doom the kingdom. His crown keeps them apart. Surrounded by lies and trapped by betrayal... ...only their hearts can carve a new path. Ambar and Nathaniel vowed to fight for a future together despite the king’s desire for his son to marry Lacey, the chancellor’s wealthy daughter. But their fragile plans unravel when unforeseen obstacles arise. Nathaniel doubts his ability to protect Ambar, while she realizes that loving him is not enough to qualify her to be the next queen. Heartbroken but unwilling to lose each other completely, Ambar and Nathaniel agree to remain friends—until duty and marriage force them apart for good. As they struggle to let go, secrets of the past emerge, proving that Ambar’s dual abilities to Heal and inflict pain have a deeper connection to the Prophecy than they initially thought. When Ambar’s new trade as an apothecary’s assistant throws her into a chance Healing, her gift is exposed. Dangerous rumors spread, jeopardizing not only her freedom but the fate of the entire kingdom. With enemies closing in and time running out, Ambar must decide: fight for the man she loves, or step aside before she costs him everything. This is Book Two of a Read more