A Taste of Gold and Iron

A delicious tangle of romance, fealty and dangerous politics -- Tasha Suri A Taste of Gold and Iron is a slow-burn romance flush with sexy, complicated relationships, founded on the ethics of duty and love. As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fan fiction -- Tessa Gratton Witty, clever, and often extremely funny, Rowland's tale of a prince who doesn't want power but has it anyway – and must survive all the risks that brings with it – somehow manages to be both soft and hard-edged, clever and kind. And sexy! Very much that too -- Jenn Lyons This book gleams and sparkles with emotion and sensory detail, showcasing the richness of Rowland's created world. It's a hugely satisfying blend of economic intrigue, vivid characters, and slow-burn romance – and it's also, frequently, funny as hell -- Freya Marske Alexandra Rowland delivers again – an engaging story in a complex, intricately rendered world full of deeply human, sensitively drawn characters -- Rowenna Miller In exploring what monarchs owe their people, and what individuals owe each other, this achingly tender fantasy wows -- <i>Publishers Weekly </i>starred review Rowland's latest continues to showcase their captivating prose, immersive details, and complicated characters -- <i>Library Journal</i> starred review An engaging fantasy/romance set in a large, lush, and inclusive world -- <i>Kirkus</i> starred review The slow-burn romance between them is beautifully done and adds a thrilling element to the story that readers will savor -- <i>Booklist</i> [F]or readers who enjoy forced proximity and bodyguard romances, A Taste of Gold and Iron offers both, wrapped in a delightful package of espionage and royal duty . . . Rowland also impresses in their nuanced depiction of anxiety -- <i>Bookpage</i> This slow-burn romantic fantasy with a heavy dose of political intrigue is rich in world-building and emotional angst . . . A queernormative fantasy world -- <i>Buzzfeed</i>