Elizabeth Clayton
About the Author
Elizabeth Clayton is an author who delights in weaving love and magic into every story. When she is not immersed in writing or devouring a good book, she enjoys crocheting cozy creations. A devoted mother, she spends her days at home with her two little ones, finding inspiration in the everyday magic of family life.
Featured Books
Broken and Bound
In a kingdom fractured by greed and despair, two fates collide to challenge a king’s tyranny and ignite the embers of a long-forgotten legacy.
Layla, raised as the king’s precious jewel, is a princess trapped in a golden cage. She knows little of freedom but much of sacrifice. When betrayal strips her of her title and chains her to a life of servitude, she discovers the unlikeliest ally—a dragon’s egg pulsing with ancient power.
Avery, the shadow of a man once broken by a cruel world, has spent years trying to earn his freedom from the king’s service. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, he vows to honor the dying wish of his mentor and rescue Layla. But finding her means facing treachery at every turn and confronting emotions he has long buried.
As Layla’s bond with the first dragon in centuries grows stronger, and Avery becomes entangled in a rebellion that could reshape the kingdom, their worlds intertwine in ways neither could have foreseen. Together, they must navigate a web of danger and desire, torn between duty and the undeniable pull of their hearts.
With a kingdom’s future at stake and enemies closing in from all sides, Layla and Avery face a question with no easy answer: how much of themselves are they willing to sacrifice to protect those they love?
Shadow and Jewel is an epic fantasy filled with betrayal, redemption, and the kind of love that sets the world on fire. Perfect for readers who crave rich worlds, complex characters, and a spark of magic.
Shadow and Jewel
She was stolen, broken, and left for dead. Now, Layla is free—but freedom comes with its own chains. The rebellion is rising, and Bash, the ruthless leader with silver-tongued charm, sees her as the key to victory. He will wield her like a weapon, bend her to his will…or break her trying.
Avery is done being a prisoner. His chains are gone, and his heart is set on one thing—the sister he lost. The rebellion gives him the resources to finally uncover the truth about Alice. But Bash sees the cracks in his resolve and knows exactly how to drive a wedge between him and Layla. Lies are whispered. Loyalties are tested. And the soul bond between Avery and Layla frays under the weight of war.
As swords clash and shadows rise, Layla is no longer just a queen—she is a warrior. A reckoning. A force that will shatter the world that tried to break her. But love is fragile in the face of destiny, and in the war for Entrana, only one thing is certain—either Layla and Avery will stand together, or they will fall apart forever.
Romantasy, or fantasy romance