Unified: The Legacy Chapters Book 4

by V. Romas Burton

Princess Haden has fled the kingdom of Tenton and she doesn’t plan on returning. After procuring evidence against the Queen of Tenton, Haden escaped her caged life in Maldove Palace and snuck into the one place where her mother could never find her—Kadesh, the twenty-year enemy of Tenton.

But as the princess smuggles herself into enemy territory, she is soon forced into a competition to win the hand of the crown prince of Kadesh. The only problem is, no one has seen or heard from the prince in years.

However, when the competition commences, lethal accidents occur around every corner and the lives of the young women desiring to win the prince’s heart are snuffed out. With secrets hidden within Kadesh’s walls and Haden’s own secrets she wishes to bury, the princess of Tenton must decide if the risks she’s taking will save her life or end it.

424 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 13, 2026

About the author

V. Romas Burton grew up bouncing up and down the East Coast where she wrote her first story about magical ponies at age seven. Years later, after studying government and earning an M.A. in Theological Studies, V. Romas Burton realized something even bigger was calling out to her--stories that contained great adventures and encouraging messages. When she's not writing, she's taking care of her three rambunctious sons. You can find future updates and news on her website: www.vromasburton.com

Reviews

[Jennifer Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance, danger, and political intrigue create the perfect storm of twists and turns in UNIFIED, the fourth and final installment of The Legacy Chapters series. This gorgeous fantasy adventure places one foot in fairytales and the other in your favorite rag-tag band of fantasy characters toppling an oppressive regime. The deeply drawn characters will stick with you long after you turn the last page, and that epilogue ties it all up with a beautiful bow. You might also catch glimpses of some fascinating historical figures in here as well, including Queen Esther, Rahab, Deborah, and more.

The Legacy Chapters will appeal to fans of The Lunar Chronicles and those who enjoy epic fantasy adventure writers like Tolkien and Brandon Sanderson but who want the romance to be more front and center with a lower word count 😁. Regarding the romance, this would fall into the very low-spice category. Expect a few lightly described kisses.

Overall, I think my favorite character remains Matthias, but Mal in UNIFIED was a super fun addition to the romantic heroes.

I was delighted to read an early copy and provide an impartial review.

[Ashley Schaller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unified is the perfect conclusion to an epic series. Characters and storylines collide in this finale, weaving a tantalizing plot that will have your turning pages to get to the satisfying end!