Sovereign Hearts

In the 23rd century, after the collapse of civilization as we know it, Elyria has risen—a city-state governed by a powerful matriarchy, where women hold all the cards and men are nothing more than servants, laborers, and, for the elite, property. Women like Seraphina have thrived under this system, clawing their way to the top of the social hierarchy through intelligence, strategy, and sometimes ruthless ambition. Born into poverty, Seraphina has fought for her place on the Council of Matriarchs—the ruling body that governs every aspect of Elyrian life.

Seraphina has learned to navigate the political waters of the Council, excelling in a game where manipulation and power plays are the currency of survival. But beneath her composed exterior, Seraphina harbors growing doubts about the world she’s helped build. She sees the cracks in the system, the suffering of the men stripped of their autonomy, and the hidden corruption of the Matriarchs. Still, Seraphina tells herself that keeping the system intact is necessary to maintain order and prevent another societal collapse.

That belief begins to unravel when she meets Niko, a fierce and enigmatic man who belongs to the growing underground resistance. Niko isn’t like the other men who accept their fate—he’s defiant, strong, and driven by a thirst for freedom. His determination ignites something within Seraphina she’s long since buried—doubt, curiosity, and a desire for something more than the sterile life of power she’s built.

As the resistance gains strength, Seraphina finds herself caught between two worlds. The Council begins to suspect there’s a traitor in their midst, and Lady Meridia, the woman who mentored Seraphina and now leads the Council, is determined to root out any threat to their rule. Seraphina must walk a razor’s edge between keeping her loyalties intact and protecting the man who has stirred something deep inside her—something that may be her salvation or her downfall.

Seraphina’s struggle to reconcile her position of power with her growing sense of morality makes for a gripping read, as she faces impossible choices between love and survival, between the city she’s sworn to protect and the people rising up against it.

This novel takes readers on an intense journey of high-stakes intrigue, heart-stopping action, and forbidden romance, all set against the backdrop of a society on the brink of revolution. With a richly imagined world where power dynamics are flipped, and a slow-burn romance that will leave readers breathless, Sovereign Hearts will appeal to fans of The Hunger Games, Red Queen, and The Handmaid’s Tale.

For readers craving a mix of suspense, passion, and the complex interplay between authority and rebellion, Sovereign Hearts offers a thrilling ride that will leave you questioning what it means to love, to fight, and to choose a side when everything is at stake.