A Gilded Game — Sarah Long

I was never supposed to be the next Dragon suitor...Mae:I never imagined my twelfth season in the Jarlton would make me a suitor to the enigmatic Dragon Prince. My only goal was to secure my younger sister's future and salvage our family's crumbling fortunes. Instead, I'm thrust into a world of royal intrigue, where winning the Prince's favour is just the beginning.But my true battle lies with Kael, the infuriatingly handsome tutor hiding a shadowed past—and secrets that could unravel everything I thought I knew about the kingdom.Astrid:Courtly balls and the Dragon Prince's attention were never my dreams—I've always longed for a place on the High Council of Runemakers. But when my ambition crumbles, I'm left facing more than just whispered pity.A mysterious illness is overtaking me and my closest friend. It has claimed generations of runemakers before us, and I must uncover their secrets before time runs out.A Gilded Game is a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and resilience, perfect for readers who crave a romantic fantasy like Bridgerton, but with dragons and rune magic.