The Awakening: Round Two Paperback – Large Print, December 30, 2025

Violet has survived the brutal first round of the contest—a deadly trial that proved the crown is worth both blood and sacrifice. But now, everything changes. Round Two is all about capturing the prince’s heart—and what better way to start than through his stomach?The six remaining girls must cook a complex recipe entirely from scratch, beginning with harvesting the ingredients straight from the royal farm. No shortcuts. No help. Just one kitchen, one shot, and one very hungry prince.But romance isn’t the only thing simmering beneath the surface. Violet and Prince Sebastian are still hunting for the “monkey in the fence”—the saboteur who nearly killed Violet before the first round even began.Sebastian has discovered Violet is his mate—but revealing it could ignite rebellion in an already unstable kingdom. Meanwhile, Violet is confident in her abilities to win, but she’s far from safe. The danger is far from over.Told from dual points of view, this deliciously tangled story follows two people from very different worlds as they try to weather the storm—of politics, secrets, and growing desire.Continue the chaos as these two natural disasters try to navigate royal drama, slow-burn romance, and the messiest path to happily ever after. Read more