Garden of Madness by Tracy Higley

Will she risk herself--to save her kingdom? Embark on a captivating journey of forbidden love, dark secrets, and a kingdom on the brink of chaos in this mesmerizing tale set in ancient Babylon. For seven years, since her treaty marriage at a young age, the Babylonian princess Tiamat has lived the opulent, and yet oppressive, life of the palace. And for seven years, her father, the mad king Nebuchadnezzar, has lived as a beast, hidden away to prowl his luxurious Hanging Gardens. But when Tia’s husband dies, the powerful mage Shadir plots to expose the family’s secret and set his own man on the throne. And a nobleman’s macabre death suggests a dark force is at work in the palace. In a desperate attempt to save her kingdom, Tia turns to an unlikely ally: a captivating Jewish captive, her late husband's brother. Though he denounces her beliefs in the gods, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to his strength and wisdom. But the shadows of madness loom large, and Tia begins to question whether the curse that afflicts her father might also flow through her own veins. Can she trust her heart and her growing feelings for the man who challenges everything she knows? Or will the secrets that haunt the palace ultimately consume them both? In this richly woven tapestry of romance, intrigue, and ancient magic, the fate of a kingdom rests on the shoulders of a princess determined to forge her own destiny. Get your copy now and let the magic of this unforgettable story transport you to a time of mystery, madness, and the eternal power of love.