The Second Death of Locke By V.L. Bovalino (hardback) The Hand and the Heart #book 1

Release date: 23/09/2025

Genres: Fantasy Romance Romantasy Adult Fantasy Romance

Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.

Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier.

She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier's to use. Grey would do anything for Kier - be anything for him - if he would only ask.

When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation's war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret.

For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke - the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.

The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy and about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and The Six Deaths of the Saint.

Publisher information

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN: 9780356524887
Number of pages: 480
Dimensions: 236 x 164 x 40 mm
Weight: 700 g
Language: English