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The Rose in the Shadows

House of Hyrax Series, Book 1

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Book 1 of House of Hyrax

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Pub Date 11 Apr 2024 | Archive Date 18 Mar 2026


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Description

An Amazon Bestseller!

If you were the heir to the most hated God in history, who would you trust?

Theadora Moore collapses outside the palace of Athenia with no memory of who she was. But her magic—and the mark on her chest—prove she’s the last living Descendant of Hyrax, the God of the Dead.

Thrown into the ruthless world of court politics by Prince Clayton Vail, Thea quickly becomes a target of dark forces that want her dead. With danger closing in and nowhere to turn, she’ll have to decide whether to trust the prince… or let her powers consume her.

In a palace full of secrets, survival is far from guaranteed.

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The Rose in the Shadows blends political intrigue with myth-inspired magic, perfect for readers who enjoy Game of Thrones–style court tension and Percy Jackson–inspired mythology.

Tone note: This is a character-driven romantasy that prioritizes tension, banter, and emotional build in Book 1, with on-page spice emerging in Books 2–3.

Includes: forbidden love, a dragon-shifter prince, an Anastasia-coded heroine, godly magic, and a very slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance.

An Amazon Bestseller!

If you were the heir to the most hated God in history, who would you trust?

Theadora Moore collapses outside the palace of Athenia with no memory of who she was. But her magic—and...


Advance Praise

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I'm a sucker for a forbidden romance, so this book had me hooked! I love the dynamic between the FMC and MMC—the banter had me giggling & kicking my feet—along with the various side characters." - Karly Rose from karly_reads

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Arcadia gave me everything I needed as an adult Percy Jackson fan. This was a little sweet, a little spicy and a whole lot of fun" - Dee, Goodreads Reviewer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Talk about a unique book, world and plot! Also, did I mention there's male dragon shifters... yup sign me up please!" - Alexis from lexbookishlife

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I'm a sucker for a forbidden romance, so this book had me hooked! I love the dynamic between the FMC and MMC—the banter had me giggling & kicking my feet—along with the various side...


Marketing Plan

The Blade in the Ashes, book 3 in the House of Hyrax series, comes out May 21, 2026 and is currently available for preorder.

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The Blade in the Ashes, book 3 in the House of Hyrax series, comes out May 21, 2026 and is currently available for preorder.

If you enjoy the book and choose to share your review online, please...


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