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Realm of Stone and Starlight
- Author
- C.L. Mecca
- Narrator
- Max Dowler, Kate Handford
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 14 January 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
He was born to be a weapon. She was born to break the curse. Together, they might destroy a kingdom.
As heir to Gyoria, every choice Terran has made has been forged in duty and hardened by the weight of his father’s hatred for Aetherians. But when Lady Lyra, an Aetherian noblewoman, enters his life, fierce and untamed, her presence threatens to unravel the stone walls he has built around his heart.
Lyra carries her own secrets, bound to magic and truth she cannot easily share. Trusting Terran could cost her everything, yet resisting him grows harder with every glance, every stolen touch and every vow whispered in the dark.
As the final relics stir and the ancient Aetherian Gate stands on the brink of reopening, clans are poised to fracture and loyalties begin to splinter. To claim a future together, Terran and Lyra must decide if their love can withstand not only betrayal and bloodshed but the weight of Elydor’s destiny itself…
Realm of Stone and Starlight is part of the Heirs of Elydor series but can be read as an interconnected standalone. Enter the elemental world of Elydor and escape into a love so fierce it will shake the kingdoms. 💫⭐️✨
TROPES:
👑 Elemental magic
👑 Dual POV
👑 Enemies to lovers
👑 He falls first
👑 Touch her and die
👑 Power play
👑 Rival kingdoms
👑 Fated mates
👑 Artefact quest
Praise for the Heirs of Elydor series:
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'Totally addictive. Really enjoyed it from start to finish. I couldn’t put the book down.'
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'This story is so unique and imaginative'
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'The banter was so good and the tension was wonderful.'
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'This whole series has my heart.'
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'A captivating fantasy world.'
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'Gave me belonging, family and true friends every time I go back to it.'
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Details
- Author
- C.L. Mecca
- Narrator
- Max Dowler, Kate Handford
- Duration
- 8 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836563129
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fantasy romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Contemporary romance, Dark fantasy, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Contemporary fantasy, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Synopsis
Welcome to Elydor, where kingdoms collide and love reigns supreme 🗡️❤️💫 ⚔ The sizzling romantasy saga that’s stealing hearts across the realm - perfect for fans of BookTok favourites including Fourth Wing, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. ⚔He was born to be a weapon. She was born to break the curse. Together, they might destroy a kingdom.As heir to Gyoria, every choice Terran has made has been forged in duty and hardened by the weight of his father’s hatred for Aetherians. But when Lady Lyra, an Aetherian noblewoman, enters his life, fierce and untamed, her presence threatens to unravel the stone walls he has built around his heart.Lyra carries her own secrets, bound to magic and truth she cannot easily share. Trusting Terran could cost her everything, yet resisting him grows harder with every glance, every stolen touch and every vow whispered in the dark.As the final relics stir and the ancient Aetherian Gate stands on the brink of reopening, clans are poised to fracture and loyalties begin to splinter. To claim a future together, Terran and Lyra must decide if their love can withstand not only betrayal and bloodshed but the weight of Elydor’s destiny itself…Realm of Stone and Starlight is part of the Heirs of Elydor series but can be read as an interconnected standalone. Enter the elemental world of Elydor and escape into a love so fierce it will shake the kingdoms. 💫⭐️✨TROPES:👑 Elemental magic👑 Dual POV👑 Enemies to lovers👑 He falls first👑 Touch her and die👑 Power play👑 Rival kingdoms👑 Fated mates👑 Artefact questPraise for the Heirs of Elydor series:⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'Totally addictive. Really enjoyed it from start to finish. I couldn’t put the book down.'⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'This story is so unique and imaginative'⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'The banter was so good and the tension was wonderful.'⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'This whole series has my heart.'⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'A captivating fantasy world.'⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ 'Gave me belonging, family and true friends every time I go back to it.'
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