A Crown of Tears and Treason

The Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows, Book 1

By: Vera Raye

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Jeremy York

To keep my family safe and prevent a devastating Clan war, I would do anything—even marry the powerful prince I’ve hidden from all my life.

When the vicious Blood Brotherhood prince I’ve been hidden from all my life finally comes to claim me at my wedding and kills my heinous groom, he gives me one choice—stay here and take my chances with the unknown force raining poisoned arrows on my ceremony or leave with him as his bride.

He’s the man I was raised to fear.

He’s the most ruthless warrior in all of Malhaven.

Few dare to even speak his name.

But with my family’s safety on the line, I choose the unthinkable and agree to become his queen.

As I try to adjust to my new home, the treacherous ways of Clan life, and learn the magic I was forbidden from practicing, I discover that the enemy I once feared might be the only one I can trust–and the sole person I can’t resist.

But the secret he’s keeping might finally accomplish what the assassins failed to do–destroy everyone I love and shatter our world forever.

A Crown of Tears and Treason is book one in the first duology of the A Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows series. It’s a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy where banter is a love language and secrets can kill. The series starts out hot and only gets hotter as the mystery grows.

In the War of the Clans, which side will you choose? Protectorate VS Blood Brotherhood.

©2024 Vera Raye (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

LOVED it!!

The story was amazing! I don’t even want to leave this review right now so that I can start the next book. Very unique and complex storyline. The male narrator was great if not a little formal. The female narrator,while she did a great job, sounded like she had a cold for the entire book. It was a little distracting at times. Overall, this book is definitely in my top 5 for the year. Also, spice level 🌶️🌶️ out of 5.

The summary sparked my interest

I loved this book from start to finish! The character development was great, the romance was heart- felt, the mystery/fantasy was well written and the narrators did a great job!

Immersive and captivating

Finally a book that doesn’t just fill the pages with unnecessary smut. Very pleasant and easy going story.

An emotional overload in a good way.

Another amazing book again finished it in one day. I read the book and listened when I could not read it. Omg this series is taking me on a full circle emotional journey. I absolutely recommend this book and series 110%. A book nerds 💋 of approval.

Wow

5 Stars. Great plot. Well-written side characters. Unique magic system. A twist at the end that I did NOT see coming.

I love Saskia. I was ready to cry in the last chapter.