Until The Sand Claims Us by Israh Azizi is a standalone, dual POV, adult fantasy novel with enemies to lovers, slow burn, and arranged marriage – and it’s available now!

Title: Until The Sand Claims Us
Author: Israh Azizi
Genre: Adult Fantasy
Representation: Asian, AAPI
Release Date: September 9th, 2026
Book Tour: Toppling Stacks Tours

About The Book: 

Two terrifying truths await her:

She must marry the Prince of Death.

And she’s been ordered to kill him.

Yildiz serves as the Southern princess’s bodyguard, but when the princess vanishes, she’s forced to take her place. Disguised as the royal bride, Yildiz enters the enemy palace, betrothed to the Northern prince.

Dayyan is known by all as the ruthless Northern executioner. He’s compelled to serve the shah or else risk harm befalling his family. When he takes the Southern princess as his bride, her fierce spirit and unwavering resilience begin to chip away at the solid walls he’s built around himself.

If Yildiz’s identity is exposed or she fails to eliminate the Northern heirs as instructed by her sultan, it means certain death. If Dayyan succumbs to his growing feelings for his new wife, it will be another weakness that can be wielded against him.

In a land ravaged by war, Yildiz and Dayyan are bound in a union that will forever change the destiny of the Khatatian Desert. A marriage meant to secure peace becomes something more than a mere obligation, and they have the impossible task of choosing between their duty and their hearts.

Until the Sand Claims Us is a Central Asian inspired new adult fantasy romance perfect for readers who crave slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension, forced marriage, and the heartbreak of having to choose between duty and desire.

^{Content Warning: Death}

Purchase: Amazon

About The Author: 

Israh Azizi resides in the land of ten thousand lakes with her family and five cats. Since she was a little girl she has been a lover of words and fanciful tales. It was her dream to one day share a story of her own with the world. With sheer determination, lots of love, and decent amount of caffeine, she managed to make that dream come true. Besides reading and writing, she has a dizzying number of hobbies, some of which include bossing around her younger siblings, experimenting with new baking recipes, and playing board games with her family and close friends. When life’s plot twists don’t cross her path and her fingers aren’t dancing across the keyboard building a fantastical adventure, she can usually be found in quiet corner with a good book and a steaming cup of coffee.

Connect With Elizabeth: Website | Goodreads | Instagram

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