A Taste of Gold and Iron

A delicious tangle of romance, fealty and dangerous politics – Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
A Taste of Gold and Iron is a slow-burn romance flush with sexy, complicated relationships, founded on the ethics of duty and love. As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fan fiction – Tessa Gratton, author of The Queen of Innis Lear
Witty, clever, and often extremely funny, Rowland’s tale of a prince who doesn’t want power but has it anyway – and must survive all the risks that brings with it – somehow manages to be both soft and hard-edged, clever and kind. And sexy! Very much that too – Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings
This book gleams and sparkles with emotion and sensory detail, showcasing the richness of Rowland’s created world. It’s a hugely satisfying blend of economic intrigue, vivid characters, and slow-burn romance – and it’s also, frequently, funny as hell – Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light
Alexandra Rowland delivers again – an engaging story in a complex, intricately rendered world full of deeply human, sensitively drawn characters – Rowenna Miller, author of Torn
In exploring what monarchs owe their people, and what individuals owe each other, this achingly tender fantasy wows – Publishers Weekly starred review
Rowland’s latest continues to showcase their captivating prose, immersive details, and complicated characters – Library Journal starred review
An engaging fantasy/romance set in a large, lush, and inclusive world – Kirkus starred review
The slow-burn romance between them is beautifully done and adds a thrilling element to the story that readers will savor – Booklist
[F]or readers who enjoy forced proximity and bodyguard romances, A Taste of Gold and Iron offers both, wrapped in a delightful package of espionage and royal duty … Rowland also impresses in their nuanced depiction of anxiety – Bookpage
This slow-burn romantic fantasy with a heavy dose of political intrigue is rich in world-building and emotional angst … A queernormative fantasy world – Buzzfeed

Alexandra Rowland is the author of A Taste of Gold and Iron, A Conspiracy Of Truths, A Choir Of Lies, and Some by Virtue Fall, as well as a Hugo Award-nominated podcaster (all sternly supervised by their feline quality control manager). They hold a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore from Truman State University.

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