House of Dying Suns - Stella Nova - Book 1

House of Dying Suns follows Aurelia Valen, a low-born ward who inherits the title of Lady Valen after her patron House collapses under debt and scandal. Summoned to the imperial capital, she enters a court of glass and gold where every word is ceremony and every glance a weapon. Her assigned protector, Lucien Thorne, is a Praetorian exile bearing the name of a traitor—the son of the man who once led a failed rebellion to free the stars. As dying suns darken across the empire, Aurelia uncovers forbidden ledgers and a hidden child whose existence threatens the throne itself. Beneath candlelight and scrutiny, affection stirs between guardian and heir—measured, perilous, and bound by secrecy. To save her House, Aurelia must decide whether to serve the empire’s light or the man who stands against it. 📘 Chapters: 15 👁️ POV: Third Person Limited (Aurelia) 🔥 Heat Level: 2/5 🌙 Tropes: Forbidden romance, Protector, Found family, Courtly intrigue, Regency, Cinderella Story 💎 Romantic Dynamics: Male/Female, Slow burn, Emotional intimacy, Mutual restraint, Tenderness under watchful eyes

Heat Level: 🔥🔥

Interactivity: Low