The South Wind
The South Wind by Alexandria Warwick is a standalone fantasy romance novel published by Simon and Schuster on May 27, 2025. This 432-page book explores themes of second-chance love, drawing inspiration from the classic tales of Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The story follows Princess Sarai of Ammara, who faces a dire curse that threatens her life and her kingdom as she approaches her twenty-fifth birthday.
In her quest to avert disaster, Sarai’s father arranges her marriage to Prince Balior, but dark secrets surrounding him lead her to enlist the help of Notus, the immortal who once held her heart. As they navigate a fake engagement to uncover Balior’s true intentions, Sarai grapples with her feelings for Notus while racing against time to thwart a looming catastrophe. This edition delves into elements of mythology, folklore, and romantic tension, making it a captivating read for those interested in genre fiction and fantasy narratives.
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A sizzling standalone fantasy of second-chance love inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur from the author of The North Wind.
Princess Sarai of Ammara is cursed: on her twenty-fifth birthday she will fall into an endless, deadly sleep, plunging the kingdom into chaos and ruin. In a last-ditch attempt to save Sarai and their people, her father arranges her marriage to Prince Balior, a handsome young noble from a neighbouring kingdom. But then the South Wind, Notus—the immortal who once had her heart—returns into her life.
Sarai is determined to ignore Notus and follow her father’s plan. But Prince Balior has dark secrets, and as Sarai learns more about her betrothed, she realizes he may be her kingdom’s downfall. She pulls Notus into a fake engagement, buying the pair time to investigate what Balior is really planning. And why he’s so obsessed with the menacing labyrinth on the palace grounds.
Despite her distrust of her ex-lover, old feelings resurface while they team up to stop the scheming prince. As the deadly curse looms closer, Sarai must remain steadfast against the temptation of her desires. Any distraction could cost her life…and destroy her entire kingdom.
The South Wind is a brand-new standalone fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance from TikTok sensation Alexandria Warwick. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair, and Raven Kennedy.
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