Author

Dani Loughary

If you were hoping to learn more about Dani Loughary (Hi!), you’re in the right place. I’m an indie author and my debut novel Embers of Fate came out on 2.14.25. It is a Romantasy book dealing with grief, anxiety, living up to the expectations others place on you, but also with a forbidden love story and… And magic for a little razzle dazzle! I started writing Embers as emails to my husband back in 2012, though there have been through several titles since then. He’s the guy pictured with me over in the photo. Pretty handsome dude if I do say so myself. But he’s gone about 2/3 of the time for work, so we like to write little stories back and forth. Since then, this story and these characters have refused to let me go. I didn’t use to think I would ever have the guts to share my stories with the outside world, but I promised myself this year, in honor of turning 40, I would. I hope you give the world of Valine a chance, and come get to join all my friends, and by extension, me.

Books By Dani Loughary

Embers of Fate Novel Cover

What if your fate lies hidden within the secrets of the past?

Gwen Thorncrest, heir to the throne of Tavia, has always known her fate. But as her father’s health fades, she’s thrust into a role she fears she may not be ready for. Amidst her grief, Gwen must navigate danger, betrayal, and political scheming as she claims the throne that is rightfully hers. To fulfill her destiny, she must journey across Tavia to the Misty Mountains, where she must conquer her doubts and safeguard an ancient secret she is blood sworn to protect.

Tyreal Blackbane, a commoner sworn to protect Gwen since childhood, harbors a secret of his own—a forbidden love for his future queen. As new threats emerge from those who view a woman’s ascension to the throne as a threat, Tyreal must confront his own destiny. His unwavering loyalty and hidden feelings put him on a collision course with his heart and duty.

Together, they must face an ever evolving and intertwining fate as she inherits a kingdom, and he inherits something he never expected. Can they protect the people of Tavia and each other—while concealing their deepest secrets?

Tropes: Forbidden Love, Court Politics, LGBTQ+ Rep, Touch Her and Die, “Fuck It” Moments, Managing Grief, Spanking & Spice.

Trigger Warnings: Profanity, Sexual Content


Flames of Chance Novel Cover

A queen bound by duty. A warrior promised by fate. A love that could burn the world down—or save it.

Magic, wild and unpredictable, has returned to the realm. As Gwen fights to hold her fractured kingdom together, a power-hungry prince stirs unrest, the Sisters of the Mist teeter on collapse, and the fragile peace her ancestor bled for feels ready to break. Can she forge unity from the chaos before everything she loves is lost? To succeed, Gwen must navigate dangerous alliances and confront truths she never wanted to face about her enemies, her allies, and herself.

At her side stands Tyreal, her fiercest protector, her betrothed, and the man who truly sees her. Their love, once forged in defiance, faces new scrutiny. Whispers rise in court. Can a warrior, born and raised amongst the commoners, truly stand beside a queen? And if their love becomes a liability, can Tyreal face being the reason Gwen loses it all?

With war on the horizon and a force rising that could remake the world, Gwen and Tyreal must decide not only what they’re willing to fight for, but who they are willing to become… before everything they love turns to ash.

Tropes: Forbidden Love, Court Politics, LGBTQ+ Rep, Touch Her and Die, “Fuck It” Moments, Managing Grief, Spanking & Spice.

Trigger Warnings: Profanity, Sexual Content