Ottoman Ashes & Moonshadow

In the shadow‑shrouded courts of an Ottoman‑inspired empire, power is a double‑edged blade, and forbidden love is the deadliest weapon of all.Layla, a sharp‑witted palace attendant, never sought royal favour. Yet when fate binds her to Prince Lillard, they must hide their quiet affection behind rigid court etiquette. Treachery simmers within the palace walls. Rival princes weave ruthless plots, deploying assassins, forged rumours, and the weight of ancient custom to tear them apart.Promoted in name only, Layla is dragged into the gilded cage of the main harem, separated from Lillard by palace rank and cruel political schemes. Every whispered conversation, every hidden glance carries risk. While court factions manoeuvre for the throne, the pair must choose: surrender to the cold rules of the empire, or fight for their bond amid burning intrigue and looming betrayal.Volume One of Ottoman Ashes & Moonshadow, a sweeping historical fantasy of court intrigue, slow‑burn forbidden romance, and deadly royal conspiracy.