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Astrid Stone #2

Carved in Ashes

Astrid finally has it all together and under control. The last thing she needs is a seductive distraction. But when Kai shows up in Kansas City—disrupting her world with all the feelings his rugged physique and piercing eyes stir up—she has to make yet another difficult choice.

What she doesn’t know is that Kai is ready to turn her life upside down to protect her from the danger that is coming.

In the face of secrets revealed, will Astrid be able to keep it all together when there’s more at stake than just her own life?

324 pages, ebook

Published May 10, 2024

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A.J. Blanch

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Profile Image for Susy McLain.
10 reviews
July 29, 2024
I am falling in love with these main characters. As they reunite in Kansas City, and immediately begin to take on new danger, reaching her from the realm Astrid thought she left behind, they also begin to open up and understand each other.
The author has continued to effectively build the plot into a perfect balance of action and steamy romance as Kai and Astrid fight to protect the Realm of Light, to which she has become quite literally connected.

Astrid’s magic development is intriguing.
The story is fast paced with surprising twists.
The banter and tension between Kai and Astrid is sweet and steamy.
And the Kansas City references are quite fun for a local.
I encourage you to pick up book one, Found in Embers, and get started on this trilogy. I’m really excited for book three!
402 reviews
February 4, 2026
Amazing

Oh my gosh! Sitting on the edge of my seat reading this book. Gosh its so fast and amazingly great! I hope Lyric listened to Astrid. At least thought about what Asked said. I'm afraid Lyric is going to be betrayed.
Profile Image for Vanessa Amelya.
514 reviews1 follower
March 1, 2025
3.5⭐️
Intrigued as to where the story is leading. How te book ends only leads me to believe the story will continue. Well I need to know about Kai.
97 reviews
March 8, 2025
I have been sucked in to this series and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Barbara Williams.
4 reviews
January 30, 2026
Got the first book free, I was hooked, brilliant love the story line and the characters can’t wait for more books from this author, I’m on book 3 now.
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