Shimmering Shadows

by T.M. Delaney

Light and dark don’t mix. Everyone believes it. Everyone except Luka, the young royal advisor of the Kingdom of Light who believes that the Kingdom of Light and the Realm of Darkness could once again be allies if only the effort were made. And with the unexpected arrival of Mavra, crown prince of the Realm of Darkness, it seems the opportunity may be at hand.

Mavra knows that seeking an alliance with the Kingdom of Light is a long shot, but to protect his people and to ensure the future of his country, desperate gambles must be taken. But when he’s met with distrust and then framed for a terrible crime, he begins to doubt the hope he once held. To survive, he’ll have to put his trust in Luka.

With a devastating war born of treachery looming on the horizon, Luka and Mavra’s only hope is to rely on an unexpected alliance with one another. How far will each go to save their kingdoms? And what of the attraction blooming between them? Will duty and honor demand everything they have?

Or is there a chance of a future for light and darkness together?

Genres: Fantasy

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2024

About the author

T. M. Delaney is a writer of novels and short stories. They live in Missouri with their cat Remy, their official creative “mews.” They have worked in both publishing and graphic design and now work as a special education paraprofessional, a librarian, and a freelance copyeditor. In their spare time, they love listening to music, reading, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.

T. M. Delaney most commonly writes m/m romance novels but also writes non-romance titles as well. Their interests are wide, including contemporary fiction, magical realism, paranormal fiction, and urban fantasy. Angst and comfort are their specialties, as is mixing spicy heat with tender sweetness.

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Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Elemental Prince of Darkness wants to unite with the Kingdom of Light, but things go horribly wrong.
Now its up to the Prince of Light's advisor to help the Prince of Darkness, but at what cost?

Combining fantasy, spice, romance, political intrigue and first-encounters that blossom into more, Delaney gives us a fun, fast-paced, romantically-charged fantasy of fun!

Looking forward to reading the next one!