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In the Third Kingdom, young Jerim lives a carefree life, more interested in explosions and mischief than in his family’s prestigious legacy as master weapon makers. Orphaned at a young age, he knows little of his parents, Jero and Luminda, who mysteriously disappeared, leaving him in the care of Fulcar, a strict but kind mentor. As Jerim faces his final test to join the Weapons Guild, he is thrust into a conflict that threatens the very fabric of his world. 

The malevolent Prince George, aided by dark forces, seeks to claim the throne through manipulation, deceit, and ancient magic. But in the desert beyond, an uprising is brewing. Jerim's fate becomes tied to the struggle for freedom as he unravels the truth about his parents and the role they played in the rebellion against the prince.

With unlikely allies, mysterious magic, and a new sense of purpose, Jerim must rise from a reluctant youth to the hero his people need. The heart of a kingdom rests on the courage of one young man. Can Jerim embrace his destiny before darkness consumes the land?

In The Heart of Always, the second book of The Heart Trilogy, the balance of power between good and evil teeters on the edge. The Opposer, a powerful entity stripped of his name and body, has risen once more, determined to reshape the world in his image. At the heart of this battle is Always, the daughter of the Opposer, a woman as feared as she is vulnerable.

As Always recovers from a near-fatal wound, Bredwell, a Wereman warrior, takes her under his protection. In the shadow of the Mountains of Fire, he must decide whether to follow his duty to his clan or his growing feelings for the enigmatic Always. But danger lurks in every corner. The molten rivers of the mountains hide the key to an ancient weapon—one that can end Always' life and turn the tide of the war.

As armies gather, mythical creatures awaken, and dark forces prepare for an all-out assault, love, loyalty, and the strength of the heart will be tested in ways never before imagined. Can Bredwell and his people survive the storm that is coming? Or will the world fall under the reign of the Opposer once and for all?

Dive into a world of epic battles, ancient magic, and unforgettable characters in *The Heart of Always*, where the line between love and power is drawn in fire.

In a world forged by ancient powers, where good and evil clash in both the hearts of men and mythical creatures, the war for the soul of creation intensifies. As the lines between good and evil blur, unlikely heroes rise. Grrrid, an orc born into an evil legacy, battles with the transformation of his heart, while Always, the daughter of the Opposer, seeks redemption in her final moments. The child Tesfa, born of human and fairy lineage, embodies the hope for a new world—one free from the ancient curses that have haunted both mortal and magical realms.

Jerim, alongside warriors from all races, faces the ultimate test of leadership as armies of orcs, goblins, elves, and humans converge in a final, desperate battle. Ancient prophecies unfold as heroes confront their deepest fears, and the fate of their world rests on the choices of those who dare to fight for it.

Can hearts born of evil find redemption? Or is the path to righteousness reserved only for the chosen few?

In the thrilling conclusion of "The Heart Trilogy," the balance between light and darkness teeters on the edge, and the final battle will decide the future of all creation.