<p><br></p><p><strong><em>In a world ruled by the Seven Sins to love is the ultimate crime.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Eva Marteinn a reluctant prodigy with a hidden gift for killing is thrust into the brutal world of the Commonwealth's elite executioners. Her mentor Ari Westergaard is everything she fears: skilled ruthless and irresistibly tempting.</p><p><br></p><p>As Eva struggles with her newfound powers and Ari grapples with his forbidden feelings they uncover a conspiracy that could topple the Commonwealth itself. Caught between loyalty and rebellion Eva and Ari must decide if their love is worth risking everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Fans of <em>Divergent</em> and <em>Fourth Wing </em>will be captivated by this dark seductive tale of power betrayal and the ultimate forbidden love.</p><p><br></p><p>WINNER North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction</p><p>WINNER Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series</p><p>FINALIST Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction</p><p>SHORTLISTED The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy</p><p><br></p><p>WINNER of the 2021 North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction</p><p>FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction</p><p>SHORTLISTED for the The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy</p><p>WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series</p><p><br></p>