World English and Canada English rights to A KISS OF CRIMSON ASH, the first book in Anuja Varghese's romantasy trilogy, in a 3-book deal
Congratulations to Anuja Varghese, whose romantasy novel, A KISS OF CRIMSON ASH, the first in a trilogy inspired by Indian myths and history, has been sold to Tiana Coven at Orbit US, Emily Byron at Orbit UK, and also to Lara Hinchberger at Penguin Canada by Hana El Niwairi in a 3-book deal!
Taara is the young and newly crowned Queen of Abhaya, whose fierce devotion to an ancient goddess is tested by unexpected desire for a lowly concubine - although she cannot admit it to anyone… not even herself.
Garjan, the Prince of neighboring Nandapore, is betrothed to Abhaya’s pious queen, but is torn between political duty and the hold that an alluring courtesan has on his heart.
Bhediya is Nandapore’s most in-demand courtesan, who always knew her love affair with the prince could never have a happy ending. But now the magic in her blood is tempting her to take fate into her own hands.
Roland is a foreigner and a thief by trade, attached to nothing and no one, or so he’d like to believe. It’s only when he stumbles into a twisted plot hatched by the empire’s most powerful men to harness the magic of the world – and the women who wield it – that he finds himself, for the first time, part of something bigger than himself.
Linked by desire, destiny, and a dangerous foe, Taara, Garjan, Bhediya, and Roland must chart a course through the empire’s brothels, temples, taverns, secret tunnels, and glittering palaces - risking everything for a magic worth dying for, and a love worth staying alive.
Publishing in Winter 2026 and featuring multi-POV storytelling, a diverse cast of characters, lush worldbuilding, and spice of every variety, A KISS OF CRIMSON ASH is perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Dungeons & Dragons, and Bollywood’s most epic love stories.