The Emperor’s Enemy

By Jasmine Mas

On Sale: 9/15/2026

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An all-new dark and delectably unhinged romantasy duet from New York Times bestseller Jasmine Mas set in a world full of dangerous magic, rebellion, and vicious rivalry. Pre-order now!

WHEN THE HUNTER IS HUNTED, WHO BECOMES PREY?
 
The Emperor’s Enemy
She is Zora Ravenal: Knight Mage, Bear of the North, and only hope of her people against the ravenous empire.
 
The Hunter’s Mark
He is Aleksander the Sadistic: divinely ordained Emperor and Royal Mage, hellbent on capturing Zora once and for all. The Emperor will use everything and everyone in his power to possess her, even Tarantula, the deadliest assassin in the empire’s arsenal. But there is something they don’t realize— Zora is hunting them back…
 
The Most Dangerous Game
For each, this obsession might prove their downfall.

Who will bend the knee first?

The Unsurvivable Love Duet from Jasmine Mas, bestselling author of Blood of Hercules and Bonds of Hercules.

A Dark Romantasy for readers who love:
  • A man in a shock collar
  • True enemies to lovers who yearn
  • SHE’S the Knight
  • Sarcastic, witty banter
  • A shocking twist you won’t see coming
ISBN: 9781488241819
Imprint: MIRA
On Sale: Sep 15, 2026
List price: $35.99
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Enemies to Lovers
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Dark Romance
BISAC 3: FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

Jasmine Mas

Biography

JASMINE MAS is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy romance. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages. She has a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University, and is a former lawyer who spends all her free time writing about strong women in magical worlds. She lives with her husband and cat named Boo. Jasmine loves connecting with readers on TikTok and Instagram at @jasminemasbooks. jasminemasbooks.com

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<strong>An all-new dark and <em>delectably</em> unhinged romantasy duet from <em>New York Times</em> bestseller Jasmine Mas set in a world full of dangerous magic, rebellion, and vicious rivalry. Pre-order now!</strong><br /><br /><strong>WHEN THE HUNTER IS HUNTED, WHO BECOMES PREY?</strong><br /> <br /><strong>The Emperor’s Enemy</strong><br />She is Zora Ravenal: Knight Mage, Bear of the North, and only hope of her people against the ravenous empire.<br /> <br /><strong>The Hunter’s Mark</strong><br />He is Aleksander the Sadistic: divinely ordained Emperor and Royal Mage, hellbent on capturing Zora once and for all. The Emperor will use everything and everyone in his power to possess her, even Tarantula, the deadliest assassin in the empire’s arsenal. But there is something they don’t realize— Zora is hunting them back…<br /> <br /><strong>The Most Dangerous Game</strong><br />For each, this obsession might prove their downfall.<br /><br /><em>Who will bend the knee first?</em><br /><br />The <strong>Unsurvivable </strong>Love Duet from Jasmine Mas, bestselling author of <em>Blood of Hercules</em> and <em>Bonds of Hercules</em>.<br /><br /><strong>A Dark Romantasy for readers who love:</strong><ul> <li>A man in a shock collar</li> <li>True enemies to lovers who yearn</li> <li>SHE'S the Knight</li> <li>Sarcastic, witty banter</li> <li>A shocking twist you won’t see coming</li></ul>

ISBN: 9781488241819
Imprint: MIRA
On Sale: Sep 15, 2026
List price: $35.99
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Enemies to Lovers
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Dark Romance
BISAC 3: FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

Jasmine Mas

Biography

<p><strong><span>JASMINE MAS</span></strong><span> is a <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of fantasy romance. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages. She has a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University, and is a former lawyer who spends all her free time writing about strong women in magical worlds. She lives with her husband and cat named Boo. Jasmine loves connecting with readers on TikTok and Instagram at @jasminemasbooks. jasminemasbooks.com</span><br></p>gt;