About The Alchemy Before the Dawn by Hayley Pierce:
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Sage, a brilliant alchemist, has dedicated her life to democratizing magic—a dangerous pursuit in a kingdom that believes few should wield real power. When a violent explosion destroys her home, Sage is forced to take shelter in the royal palace. Now, far removed from her books and laboratory, she’s trapped, navigating court intrigue and avoiding a deadly rebellion determined to exploit her research.
Desperate to continue her research in order to help the suffering people of the kingdom, Sage begins to recreate her lab. However, every movement is tracked by the handsome, mysterious Captain Eskar.
Though at first he seems dismissive of her work, he becomes a trusted ally, even joining her on a perilous quest for a crucial mineral. Far from the oppressive culture of the palace, Eskar and Sage surrender to their feelings, only for betrayal to rock their very foundation.
Forced to chose between her research and the man she loves, Sage is plunged into the centre of the rebellion. All she can do is believe in herself and trust that the dawn will bring a new light, even if it’s one she has to ignite herself.
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Author Bio:
Hayley Pierce writes emotionally devastating, politically charged epic fantasy romance where the magic is forbidden, love is messy and power is won and lost in turn by the wide cast of morally grey characters that have taken over her life, wellbeing and mind.
Hayley’s novels will make you cry, throw the book at the wall and them scream into her DM’s but you’ll always forgive her by the end of a series when you finally reach the hard-won, hard-fought happily ever after. The spicy scenes along the way help a bit too…
When she’s not writing, she’s definitely not plotting – her characters are very much in charge, just like her toddler and errant beagle so she can often be found a little frazzled by the chaos of life will often be found hiding in a dark room at the end of a long day!