Coal Crown (Forging Royalty)

Mackenzie has trained her entire life to mold young minds, but her brother’s abdication changes all that. Instead of running the country’s education system, she will be forced to run the country alongside a man her father has deemed worthy.

When the throne is passed to her, she isn't given a choice about whether or not to take it.

She's afraid it will consume her, but maybe he can be the one to save her?

As a Blacksmith with a strong hand and sharp mind, Arden has worked his way to the top. He was asked to lead an army, but instead will be asked to lead a country. He had a plan for his future, but will a tiny brunette with a mind of her own change that? He could say no to the crown, but not to her.

Keeping his country safe was one thing, but running it?

If it means saving her, he has no choice.