Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knight from the Ashes | 2021 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 2 | Forged in Cursed Flames | 2021 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 3 | Fall of the Ember Throne | 2022 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
| 4 | Rise of the Phoenix King | 2022 | Shari L. Tapscott | Buy |
The Crown and Crest series by Shari L. Tapscott is a four-book fantasy romance published between 2021 and 2022. The series centers on themes of fire, cursed magic, and royal succession, with each title reflecting the escalating stakes: from ashes and cursed flames to a fallen throne and a rising king.
Knight from the Ashes opens the series with a protagonist forging a new path in a dangerous kingdom. The story builds through Forged in Cursed Flames and Fall of the Ember Throne before concluding with Rise of the Phoenix King. Readers who enjoy Tapscott’s signature blend of romantic tension and fantasy world-building will find this series fits comfortably alongside her other work, though the tone here runs darker than her fairy tale retellings.