Mariel Araya
Soft Heroines, Dominant Heroes, Steamy Romances
Star-Crossed Princess
Launches early August 2026
ARC applications are open now!
Star-crossed lovers from enemy kingdoms, or a mistaken bond?A mythical golden chalice, or a misunderstanding?This book contains scenes that depict or discuss: sexual assault (not between main characters), sex trafficking, and death of a loved one.
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Queen of Stars
A ruined noblewoman.
A merciless king.
One dangerous court.
A court intrigue steamy romance with a defiant heroine...and the commanding hero who learns when to bend, just for her.
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Available on KU, as an ebook, and paperback HERE
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About the Author
Mariel Araya is the author of Queen of Stars and Star-Crossed Princess, compelling court intrigue romances with fantasy elements and historical settings.She is from Northern California and has been scribbling stories with gentle but defiant heroines since elementary school.When not writing about dominant men groveling, Mariel enjoys reading, journaling, visiting her local library, and daydreaming on long walks.
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