A Relic Cloaked in Thorns: A Standalone Fantasy Romance

by Krista Walsh

Kindle Edition

Expected publication November 5, 2026

About the author

Known for witty, vivid characters, Krista Walsh never has more fun than getting them into trouble and taking her time getting them out.
When not writing, she can be found walking, reading, gaming, or watching a film – anything to get lost in a good story.
She currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario

Reviews

[Tegan Smith]

This was an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end! I simply adore Ashara and Syrus and their dynamic,and their dual POV’s were so well done. The last 100 pages had me absolutely on the edge of my seat, and I was so sad to get to the final page. A gem of a book

[Aighmi*]

I absolutely adored this book. The characters are wonderful and very real, they are now part of my fiction family. The adventure begins with a quest for treasure for Syrus and freedom for Ashara, and goes through numerous heart-pounding journeys within the larger adventure. Their story is compelling and lovely: spicy, funny, and fulfilling. I love the back-and-forth chapters between these characters, they enrich the already powerful story of unwanted fated love and shared thievery. There was a moment there where I feared for the ending...

this is such a good story!

[Damion Morris]

Amazing fast paced read, hooks you right from the start with an accidental mate bond during a one night stand/ theft. Lots of sarcasm and witty remarks between main characters, it really shows how you can't judge someone on first appearances. I loved the playful banter and one upmanship had me laughing till I was in tears.