

Kingmaker Chronicles
2 books
Here are 2 books from the Kingmaker Chronicles series by Amanda Bouchet and Kennedy Ryan. Start with Promise of Fire (2016), then read the rest in the order below.
Books in order

Promise of Fire
Amanda Bouchet
In a world ruled by powerful mages and shaped by ancient gods, a gifted young woman with a dangerous secret is captured by a warlord who believes she can save his kingdom. Drawn into a struggle involving political intrigue, forbidden magic, and a looming threat to the realm, she must decide whether to trust her captor—and whether to embrace the extraordinary power within her. Blending epic fantasy, romance, and adventure, the story explores identity, loyalty, freedom, and the cost of wielding power. It launches a sweeping fantasy series filled with mythic world-building, sharp banter, and high-stakes conflict.

The Kingmaker
Kennedy Ryan
Lennix Hunter is an Apache activist devoted to fighting for marginalized communities, while Maxim Cade is the brilliant heir to a powerful dynasty who has spent his life resisting the legacy he was born to inherit. When their paths converge, a passionate connection is reignited—but years of history, family power, and unresolved wounds stand between them. Spanning personal loss, political struggle, Indigenous identity, and the demands of love in a deeply unequal world, the novel follows two determined people forced to decide what—and whom—they are willing to fight for. Richly emotional and socially incisive, it blends sweeping romance with an exploration of activism, privilege, ambition, and resilience.