A Crown of Tears and Treason

The Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows, Book 1

De: Vera Raye

Narrado por: 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

Yaaassss!

Excellent for those of us in a post-SJM slump. Definitely worth the read! Get it!

OH EMMM GEEEEE

This title is the PERFECT name for this book!! Oh my goodness!! So many emotions!! THE END…..soo many GASP!! I was in tears and enraged…all the feels!! GET this book. I need to pause, get a hold of my emotions before I start the second book. Ohhh emmmm gheeeee😳

OH MY GOD

Complete unexpected ending that took me by surprise!! I loved the whole build up and what followed. The character development was great I still can’t get over the ending

wonderful book

loved this book so much! great mmc and mfc.... i couldn't get enough and hope theres another book to follow!

Amazing

I could not put this down. This is by far one of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading.

Didn’t see that coming

I am… feeling so many feelings right now. I’m gutted while reeling while sad while angry while mournful while hopeful. I can’t even figure out what exactly I’m feeling right now but I promise this is worth the credit and that you will be entertained the entire time

crushed

Didn't see that coming... I mean, you knew something was coming... I was so emotional!

Shocking!!

Definitely worth the read. The other comments are right. Did not at all predict that. I’m shocked.

Wow!

That ending got me. I did not see it coming. I will be heading into the second book right away! I need to see how the rest of this plays out. I don’t see it going well for Zander any time soon. Evie is beyond mad and I don’t blame her since she clearly didn’t see it coming.

yesssss

✨ *A Crown of Tears and Treason*
✨ *A Crown of Victory and Vengeance*
by Vera Raye

Part of the duology: *A Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows*

If you’re looking for a fantasy with heart, depth, and a little heat — this duology delivers.

We follow a strong FMC whose strength isn’t just shown on the battlefield but in her resilience, determination, and capacity for care. She leads with both strategy and empathy — and it works.

The banter? Sharp. Addictive. So good!
The MMC? A broody, mysterious man teferred to as the dragon - He fell harder!

The magic system is interesting, the creatures are unique, and there’s a brilliant twist with mind-to-mind communication that adds such emotional intimacy.
Zandyr said “I can eat and still talk” and I haven’t recovered. (If you know, you know.)
And the smut?
It was more poetic than graphic, which suited the tone of the story perfectly. Nothing felt out of place — it just flowed

Special shoutout to the side characters: her cousin Ally and Adara completely stole the show. I’d love more from their POVs.

I listened to this on audio, and all i have to say is, Jeremy York!
It's so worth it.

And that ending… wrapped up beautifully, yet still left me wanting more.
Now that’s how you write a duology.