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Affairs of State

(Author: Calvin James)

A lavish, witty, and high-stakes sci-fi romance among the stars—perfect for fans of Arkady Martine’s "A Memory Called Empire" and Everina Maxwell’s "Winter’s Orbit"!

Dashing junior supply officer Levar Boylan is unceremoniously pulled from the front lines and assigned to serve as a diplomat in high-level peace talks with the formidable Empire. The reason? Years ago, he had a romance with an Imperial baroness.

But Levar gets far more than he bargained for when his ex-lover, Astrid, is revealed to be the reigning Demon Emperor herself! Despite the passage of time, an ongoing war, and a massive rift in social rank, the intense attraction between them burns as brightly as ever.

Re-igniting a passion with the towering, horned Emperor plunges Levar into a whirlpool of deadly intrigue and conflicting loyalties. As his own Commonwealth superiors begin to question his allegiance and Astrid urges him to abandon his post for an Imperial noble title, sinister plots emerge. To save his love, his nation, and his life, Levar must navigate cut-throat diplomacy, dodge assassins, thwart kidnappers, and face militant insurgents.

Key Highlights:

• High-Stakes Sci-Fi Romance: Blends romantic tension, space opera intrigue, and galactic politics.

• Engaging Political Drama: Deep diplomatic world-building filled with court intrigue, covert schemes, and complex alliances.

• For Fans of Modern Space Opera: Highly recommended for readers who enjoy Winter's Orbit and A Memory Called Empire.