The Stone's Heart — Jessica Thorne

Something evil is gathering power in the kingdom. It knows the secrets in your heart, and nobody is safe…



Petra Kel â€" young and headstrong â€" has been named General of the Queen's Guard. But while Petra's head may be in rebuilding the war-torn kingdom alongside her childhood friend Queen Belengaria, she left her heart miles away in their homeland, the day she turned her back on the only man she ever loved and fled.


But then Petra's past â€" in the form of Bel's roguish brother Zander â€" comes crashing in, just as rumours of dark magic begin to swirl at court. Petra can't afford to be distracted… but the unfinished business between herself and Zander is like a vice upon her heart.


When evil takes hold of the kingdom and threatens Bel, Petra is forced to make the impossible choice between love and loyalty. And will the insidious magic of the Stone's Heart reveal the heart-breaking reason why she left Zander behind all those years ago?



A gripping and magical read that will captivate you from the very first page. Perfect for fans of The Selection, Bella Forrest and Sarah J. Maas.



Readers absolutely love Jessica Thorne:


‘WOW… I loved this book so much I couldn't put its down and now feel sad that I've finished it. This one of the best books I've read in a while… a great mix of sci-fi and fantasy and a lovely slow burn romance… I've already started recommend this book to my friends.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars


‘Wonderful, it was a wonderful read, held me from the get-go, made me laugh, had my heart in my mouth a few times, cried a few times, but what a story!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars


'I love the badass female characters…just wowed me… I can't rave about this enough!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars


‘This novel is, "Practically perfect in every way." This book took my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then put it back, while whispering, "Keep reading"… reminds me of something Sarah J. Maas would write.' Awesome Alitza, 5 stars


‘I LOVED IT… an amazing book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars



‘My first book from this author and I love it. I really loved the action… the writing is amazing and the romance is not rushed but a gradual build up… feels refreshingly original … the ending had me on the edge of my seat and I finished this book eagerly awaiting more.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars


‘A fast-paced entertaining story that keeps you guessing right to the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars


‘The world is impressively detailed and the plot gallops along at a great pace… a touch of politics and a cracking love triangle. I sped through it and enjoyed it immensely.' Goodreads reviewer


‘I'm a sucker for action and this book was a wild ride from the start to the very finish… I loved the slow burn romance in this novel… I'm looking forward to the next one!' Goodreads reviewer