The Victor's Prize

<p><strong>A mage haunted by second-place finishes. A charming alpha fighting his own expectations. In a brutal magical tournament their rivalry ignites a bond neither saw coming.</strong><br><br><strong>Kaela Valen</strong> a fierce combat mage sees the<strong> National Dungeon Tournament</strong> as her last chance to prove her worth and silence the doubts that have plagued her for three years - <strong>She's been second place for 3 years in a row!</strong> She fights for victory with everything she has driven by a desperate need to be enough.<br><br><strong>Trevor Michelsen</strong> an easygoing alpha from a powerful shifter pack has effortlessly claimed the top title for years. But beneath his playful confidence lies a quiet defiance as he seeks to win on his own terms away from his family's rigid expectations. <strong>Their electrifying rivalry has always crackled with hidden tension.</strong><br><br>Forced into an uneasy alliance within the tournament's treacherous magical depths Kaela's precise rune magic and Trevor's raw shifter instincts clash then merge into a dynamic undeniable partnership. Through witty banter and shared vulnerabilities <strong>their competitive jabs slowly give way to a powerful attraction.</strong><br><br>But as a sinister threat to Verdenshavn's magical core looms they face more than just a trophy. In the chaotic final arena Kaela must decide if true strength lies in a personal win or saving a city. And Trevor must choose between his legacy and protecting the woman who challenges his heart like no other. <strong>Will victory be defined by a title or by the unbreakable bond forged in the face of disaster?</strong><br> </p><p><strong> If you love:</strong></p><ul><li>Fierce rivals-to-lovers romance</li><li>A high-stakes magical tournament</li><li>Wolf shifters combat mages and dynamic fantasy battles</li><li>Emotional growth self-discovery and found family themes</li><li>Plenty of playful banter and witty dialogue</li></ul><p>This is the book for you!<br> </p><p><strong>From Abigail O. Nwaocha this clean paranormal fantasy romance is the next thrilling installment in a beloved series. It contains a Happily Ever After (HEA) for the main couple and can be read as a standalone with no cliffhangers. Each book in the series has its own complete story centered around a new theme and romance while still bringing in familiar faces.</strong></p>