by: Kristin Cast and Gina L. Maxwell
Series: Swords Tarot Towerfall
Genre: MMF Romantic Fantasy
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Publisher: Bloom Books
From New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Cast and Gina L. Maxwell comes another spellbinding romantasy novella in the Towerfall universe, a scorching MMF romance brimming with courtly intrigue and forbidden passion.
One woman. Two forbidden men. A kingdom that could tear them apart.
After catching her fiancé in bed with someone else, Stella swore off love. But when her best friend vanishes, leaving behind only a cryptic tarot card, she’s pulled through a portal into the fantasy realm of Towerfall—landing in the middle of a fight between two dangerously gorgeous warriors.
Prince Valen Greymourn has two weeks to marry, or his parents will force him to take a bride. It’s a problem, considering his heart already belongs to his best friend and captain of the guard, Marek Drayk. Stella’s arrival is an opportunity wrapped in temptation—if she agrees to a marriage of convenience, Valen will help her find her missing friend.
But to convince the court, Stella and Valen must play the part of passionate lovers. And Marek? He refuses to stand aside.
Behind closed doors, tension turns to touch, pretending into pleasure. Desire ignites. Lines blur. And when betrayal threatens their fragile bond, Stella faces an impossible choice—walk away from the two men who have claimed her heart, or defy an empire for a love that was never meant to exist.
Two is the second Swords Tarot Towerfall novella. I didn’t read the first novella, King, which led me to think that I might have missed a little something, but nothing too major. Two starts with Stella walking into her living room, expecting to find her best friend Elara sitting on the sofa where she left her. But instead, Elara is gone, without a trace. The only thing that seems out of place is the ancient deck of tarot cards Stella purchased recently, which is giving off a strange kind of energy. When she picks up a card, Stella is immediately teleported to a different realm and crashes down onto two men.
Valen, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Swords, and Marek, captain of Valen’s personal guard, have no idea what to make of Stella appearing out of nowhere. The two men are as different as night and day, but are also best friends and clandestine lovers. While Marek doesn’t trust Stella, Valen views her appearance as an opportunity. Valen proposes a marriage of convenience to get his parents off his back, in exchange for helping Stella find Elara, if she is in the realm as well. Soon, the trio finds themselves not only lying to those around them but also engaged in a romance they never saw coming.
Two is told from multiple points of view. I can without a doubt say that I loved every moment of it. Valen and Marek together are hot and intense. But when you add Stella to the mix, things get even steamier. I actually find myself wishing there was more of their story because I’m not ready to leave them behind.
~ Favorite Quotes ~
“People aren’t one thing, no matter how much they might wish to be.”
“Love has a way of surprising us, of breaking down walls we thought impenetrable. It demands courage, vulnerability, and trust. And if we’re fortunate, it gives us strength in return.”
**Received an advance reader's copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.**
Rating: 5
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She is neurodivergent (ASD + OCD) practicing witch who was born on an Air Force base in Japan and grew up in Oklahoma where she explored everything from tattoo modeling to broadcast journalism. After battling addiction, Kristin made her way to the Pacific Northwest and landed in Portland. She rediscovered her passion for storytelling in the stacks at dusty bookstores and in rickety chairs in old coffeehouses.
Years into her witchcraft and tarot journey, Kristin connects deeply with her guides, magick, and the universe, drawing daily guidance from the arcana and finding inspiration for relatable stories that enchant and transform.
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Gina L. Maxwell is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 International bestselling author living in the upper Midwest, despite her scathing hatred of snow and cold weather. As a lifelong romance novel addict, she began writing as another way of enjoying her love of Happily Ever Afters.
Her debut novel in 2012, Seducing Cinderella, hit the bestseller lists within a month of its release and continues to be a fan favorite a full decade later.
When she’s not reading, writing, or spending way too much on planners and office supplies, Gina enjoys hanging out with her grown children, experiencing everything life has to offer, and dreaming of her someday-move to someplace tropical.
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